The MICROS-Fidelio system has been selected by Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, CA; The Grand Hotel Minneapolis in Minneapolis, MN; Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, WA; and the Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA.  Bacara Resort & Spa has also purchased the TopLine PROPHET Revenue Management System powered by OPUS 2 for MICROS-Fidelio.

Bill Poe, MICROS Senior Vice President, Hotel Sales and Strategies, stated, �We are proud that the MICROS-Fidelio Front Office System is the top choice of luxury independent hotels and resorts around the world. The system�s ability to capture guest information plays a key role in helping hotel staff prepare for guests� arrivals and provide superior personalized service.  Our products play an integral role in the operations of more than 10,000 hotels worldwide, and we welcome these prestigious properties to our growing list of satisfied hospitality customers.�

Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara is a brand new resort and spa property opening in early fall on the central California coast.  With 360 guest rooms and three signature restaurants, this exclusive resort is set on 78 beach-front acres and will offer a full range of spa and fitness services.  Over 25,000 square feet of function and conference space is also available, including private meeting rooms and outdoor event terraces.

The Grand Hotel Minneapolis is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis and is skyway connected to the financial, theater, shopping and entertainment districts.  The Grand combines turn of the century architecture and charm with today�s cutting edge technology.  Luxury residential finishes combined with a 58,000 sq. ft. state of the art athletic facility and spa complements the 102 luxury sleeping rooms, 38 premier suites, and 10,000 sq.  ft. of ultimate meeting and event space.  Four splendid dining options are also available.

The newly opened Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham, Washington is a spectacular waterfront property with 68 guest rooms.  This $10 million hotel evokes the charm of a European inn with all the comforts of contemporary life, including granite and marble baths, gas fireplaces, private balconies and high-speed fiber optic internet links in each guest room.  The hotel has its own dock and boat for guest excursions, as well as a fitness center and access to the area�s many outdoor sport and leisure opportunities.

The Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills is a new boutique hotel opening soon in the heart of Hollywood�s most prestigious shopping district.  With 88 lavishly decorated rooms and a host of specialized guest services, this hotel promises to be a top destination for both pleasure and business travelers alike.

MICROS Systems Inc. provides enterprise applications for the hospitality industry worldwide.  Over 120,000 MICROS systems are currently installed in table and quick service restaurants, hotels, motels, casinos and leisure and entertainment operations in more than 130 countries.