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Coastal Hotel Group Selects UniFocus� Watson, R.M.
Financial Management Applications 
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Alliance Rivals Business Intelligence at Major Hotel Brands
DALLAS � March 1, 2007 � Coastal Hotel Group announced today that they have selected the Unifocus Watson, R.M.�  suite of financial and labor management software applications for its entire portfolio of boutique hotels and resorts.  UniFocus will deploy its software systems to all Coastal properties enabling its hotel management teams to utilize this cutting edge technology for revenue reporting, budgeting, labor management, and accounting practices. 

According to Peter LaFemina, Chief Financial Officer, Coastal Hotel Group, �Leveraging UniFocus� technology through an alliance with Coastal�s experienced management team makes the whole stronger than each part.  We are creating a combination that can match the multi-property business intelligence capabilities of all major hotel brands.�

The Watson, R.M. product suite will provide customized, consolidated corporate real-time reporting for comparative purposes across all key performance measures; revenue evaluation for multiple property management systems; improved financial performance through more efficient use of labor with automated standards based scheduling; customized multi-property budgeting capabilities, including flex-based performance evaluation; and more. 

�Real-time financial management systems are essential in today�s fast-paced and dynamic environment,� LaFemina explained. �If your current management company hasn�t automated these support systems, your property is at a competitive disadvantage.� 

Mark Heymann, UniFocus� Chief Executive Officer, is pleased with the Coastal Hotel Group partnership.  �Coastal is known for providing distinctive luxury lodging choices to the discerning traveler,� explained Heymann. �We appreciate the opportunity to deliver our latest technology to Coastal, providing them with the tools they need to help grow their business and add value to the assets they are managing.  We look forward to an ongoing partnership with them.�

About Coastal Hotel Group

Coastal Hotel Group is a privately held, Seattle-based hospitality management company specializing in distinctive luxury hotels, resorts, inns, and lodges. Established in 1987, Coastal Hotel Group has earned a reputation for providing remarkable lodging choices for the discerning traveler. The Coastal collection includes such unique properties as Salish Lodge & Spa outside Seattle, among the World�s Best in Condé Nast Traveler 2007 Gold List. Coastal Hotel Group is also designated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide as a Preferred Management Company for its five franchised brands � Luxury, Collection, Le Meridien, Westin, Sheraton, and Four Points by Sheraton. For more information, visit www.CoastalHotels.com or call 206-254-9923.

About UniFocus

Based in Dallas, UniFocus serves hospitality, casino and resort operations in the U. S. and overseas. UniFocus offers full-service operational analysis, management and staff training, financial and labor management applications, as well as staff, meeting planner and guest satisfaction measurement programs. The resulting database allows UniFocus to uniquely correlate and benchmark each client�s performance to their particular competitive markets. Enhanced reporting capabilities allow hospitality executives to have a �total picture� overview of their operations, set strategic actions and gain asset value.

UniFocus is a Microsoft® Certified Partner, an affinity partner of the International Association of Conference Centers, a business partner of the International Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus, and an allied member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. For more information, visit www.unifocus.com or call 972-512-5000.

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