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SoftBrands Epitome Property Management System
Chosen by Provenance Hotels for Hotel Murano
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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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Contact:

Christina Lanier
813 949 4153
Public Relations
[email protected]
 

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Also See: Softbrand's Medallion Property Management System Endorsed by Best Western International / March 2007
Softbrands and Kerry Hotels Announce the "Karyon Collection by Kerry Hotels" / March 2007
Jumeirah Signs Global Business Partnership with SoftBrands; Jumeirah to Implement SoftBrands Next Generation Technology Throughout Its Portfolio of Luxury Hotels and Resorts / January 2007
Choice Hotels Selects SoftBrands Portfolio Central Reservation System and Web Booking Engine / January 2007
McEniff Hotels Replaces its Current Property Management Systems with Softbrands Portfolio / January 2007
Medallion Best Western Two Way Interface Installed at All Three Boyle Properties / December 2006
High-Touch Electronic Distribution Service Introduced by SoftBrands; Karyon to Provide Reservation Management Services to Hospitality Marketplace / November 2006
SoftBrands and GuestWare Introduce Two-way Interface / November 2006
SoftBrands Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Hotel Information Systems; Expects to Merge HIS Personnel, Products and Services into its Hospitality Operations / August 2006
SoftBrands Adds a Trio of Solutions to Growing PMS Business; At least one SoftBrands PMS sold every day across the globe from October 2005 to April 2006 / June 2006
With the Number of Reservation Sales Channels Exploding and Their Per-booking Costs Sky-rocketing - SoftBrands Hospitality Has the Answer / July 2003

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