Minneapolis, � May 23, 2007 -- SoftBrands, Inc. (AMEX: SBN) a global
supplier of enterprise application software, announced today that Provenance
Hotels has chosen SoftBrands Epitome Property Management System (PMS) for
its contemporary, European designed Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Wash.
�We are pleased that Provenance Hotels has continued to choose Epitome
as its corporate standard. The implementation of Epitome PMS in Provenance
Hotels has enabled them to effectively manage the guest centric operations
of its five boutique hotels, including their most recent addition the Hotel
Murano. The flexibility of Epitome PMS provides Provenance Hotels with
the tools to increase operational efficiencies while continuing to offer
a unique guest experience in each of its authentic hotels� said Joseph
Flynn, SoftBrands vice president of sales, Americas.
�We are delighted to partner with SoftBrands because their suite of
products has the flexibility we need to manage our growing portfolio of
properties,� said Howard Jacobs, chief operating officer, Provenance Hotels.
�SoftBrands� Epitome PMS provides us with the tools to better optimize
our revenues, control our rates and ultimately provide better service to
our guests. We are confident in our partnership with SoftBrands as they
have proven their ability to service the specific needs of our unique properties.�
About Provenance Hotels
Provenance Hotels conducts a wide array of services in the hotel industry
that include financing, developing, acquisitions and operating hotels nationwide.
It strategically works with both independently owned and nationally affiliated
brands with an emphasis on mid-sized upscale properties. It passionately
specializes in redeveloping boutique urban hotels with a distinct art direction,
such as the Hotel Lucia and Hotel deLuxe in Portland, Ore.; Hotel Max in
Seattle, Wash.; Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn.; and Hotel Murano in
Tacoma, Wash. (officially opening in the Fall of 2007). Provenance Hotels
can be found on the Web at www.provenancehotels.com.
About SoftBrands Hospitality
SoftBrands Hospitality provides central reservation, property management
and business intelligence software that can be centrally managed to support
many properties within a hotel chain as well as less complex offerings
that can be installed on site at an independent hotel. Our distribution
service, Karyon, allows hotels to easily manage rates and inventory availability
across all four Global Distribution Systems and many other online sources
of demand. SoftBrands is committed to the Hospitality Industry and are
active members of OpenTravel, HTNG, HSMAI, HFTP, HEDNA , AH&LA, AAHOA,
NBTA & PHMA. To learn more, call (800) 497-0532.
About SoftBrands
SoftBrands,
Inc. is a leader in providing software solutions for businesses in the
manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide. The company has established
a global infrastructure for distribution, development and support of enterprise
software, and has approximately 5,000 customers in more than 100 countries
actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products. SoftBrands,
which has nearly 900 employees, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn.,
with branch offices in Europe, India, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional
information can be found at www.softbrands.com.
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