| Phoenix, AZ � April 16, 2009 � MSI (Multi-Systems, Inc.),
a hospitality technology solutions provider, has been selected to provide
integrated property management and point of sale technology by West Hospitality
Limited to the Best Western Atrea Hotel and Suites in Lackland, TX.
San Antonio developer and hotel owner Ajay Patel broke ground on the
property in early 2008. The business-friendly hotel is slated to
open in April 2009 with MSI�s WinPM Property Management System (PMS) and
integrated PlacePoint Point of Sale (POS).
WinPM, an industry leading hospitality technology solution, was approved
for integration with Best Western�s two-way CRS mandate in 2003.
PlacePoint is MSI�s POS solution and offers both retail food/beverage and
self-service functionality. Widely used in the mid market to increase
staffing efficiencies, PlacePoint allows guests to order their meal selections
via self-service touch screen technology.
The solution will offer Patel�s West Hospitality group the latest in
technology and offer guests the convenience they have come to expect.
Best Western unveiled the prototype for this property in October 2007.
Signature features are a multi-function community space, breakfast area,
bar and media area. Patel said, �This Best Western is an ideal fit
for this location at the junction of two major highways and a short drive
from Lackland Air Force Base, a Microsoft data center, three new hospitals
and SeaWorld.�
�My company operates several hotels for various brands, so we have first
hand experience with multiple technology vendors. We have always
found MSI to be very customer-focused and committed to providing superior
service pre- and post-sale,� Patel said.
Commenting on the contract, Andrew Sanders, MSI�s vice president of
sales, said, �We are delighted to grow our relationship with both Ajay
Patel and this exciting new Best Western. His new property and MSI�s
solution will deliver a unique guest experience and the right mix of customer-facing
technology. We are thrilled to be a partner.�
 About
Multi-Systems, Inc.
Serving the hospitality industry since 1990, MSI
(Multi-Systems, Inc.) is a leading supplier of hotel technology and
property management software solutions. With an installed customer base
of nearly 3,000 hotels and resorts throughout North America, MSI is one
of the largest privately-held providers of fully-integrated property management,
sales, marketing and catering, point of sale, web booking, and centralized
corporate services. MSI specializes in "total system solutions" for management
companies and hotel chains by providing central reservation and property
system integration. For more information on MSI, visit www.msisolutions.com.
About Best Western International
Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®,
providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000
independently owned and operated member hotels in 80 countries and territories
worldwide. An industry pioneer since 1946, Best Western has grown into
an iconic brand that hosts approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each
night. Best Western's diverse property portfolio, its greatest strength,
stems from a business model designed to give owners maximum flexibility
to address market-specific needs. Equally committed to the business and
leisure traveler, Best Western recently embarked on a five-year mission
to lead the hotel industry in customer care. Since 2004, Best Western has
served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR®. For more information or to
make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com. |