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PMS Platform for Hawthorn Suites Hotels . All Hawthorn Suites locations in U.S. to be converted to MSI�s property management system by June 1st |
PHOENIX � JANUARY 18,
2006 � Multi-Systems Inc (MSI), and US Franchise Systems, Inc. (USFS),
parent company and franchisor of Hawthorn Suites, have announced that all
Hawthorn Suites hotels in the U.S. will transition to MSI�s industry-leading
WinPM system by June 1, 2006. The conversion represents the first time
the entire Hawthorn Suites brand will be required to employ a common systemwide
PMS platform, and demonstrates MSI�s ability to deploy WinPM across multiple
franchised locations quickly and efficiently.
David Kemp, Vice President and Brand Manager of Hawthorn Suites, said, �There are tremendous benefits to standardizing MSI�s system across the Hawthorn Suites brand, including efficiencies, economies of scale and enhanced services. WinPM offers superior flexibility and functionality.� Approximately 53 of the 98 Hawthorn Suites properties are already using the system. The Benefits of WinPM Standardization The benefits of standardization to WinPM include:
To learn more about WinPM, visit www.msisolutions.com, or call Bridget Oliva at (800) 331-7890. About USFS and Hawthorn Suites US Franchise Systems, Inc. is headquartered in
Atlanta, Ga. In November 2000, business interests of the Pritzker family
of Chicago, Ill., which also own other hospitality businesses and assets,
including Hyatt Hotels, as well as numerous manufacturing, health-care,
natural resources and other businesses and assets, recognized USFS' potential
and acquired the company. For additional information on USFS, visit www.usfsi.com.
There are 98 Hawthorn Suites hotels open and 7 currently under construction.
Hawthorn Suites guests can now earn points or miles in the Hyatt Gold Passport?
frequency program with each eligible stay. For additional information,
visit www.hawthorn.com or call Hawthorn toll-free at 1-800-527-1133.
About MSI MSI, founded in 1990, is a leading supplier of hotel technology and property management systems. With an installed customer base of more than 2,900 hotels and resorts throughout North America, MSI is one of the lodging industry�s largest providers of fully integrated property management, sales, marketing & catering, point of sale, centralized corporate services, and wireless PM systems. MSI specializes in "total system solutions" for management companies and hotel chains by providing central reservation and property system integration. MSI's customer support team has been recognized as one of the best in the industry and is the key to the success of their products and services. For additional information about Multi-Systems, Inc. technology solutions, please contact Bridget Oliva at 800-331-7890 or [email protected]. For more information on MSI, visit www.msisolutions.com. |
Contact:
Michael Frenkel President MFC PR (212) 808-6556 [email protected] Bridget Oliva
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