| Markham, ON � August 22, 2007 - NORTHWIND
Maestro PMS, provider of Maestro
Enterprise Property Management hotel
software and reservation
software solutions for hospitality, today announced that its 2008 Users�
Conference, titled �Guest Connections,� will focus on enabling operators
to leverage Maestro technology to boost revenue from online channels and
increase productivity. The conference will be held April 29 � May
2, 2008 at Vintage Hotels� historic Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-The-Lake
on the shores of Lake Ontario, Canada and will include a complimentary
operational site visit of this luxurious 4-Diamond host hotel currently
using Maestro multi-property on a single database to optimize their property
management and guests� experience.
Warren Dehan, NORTHWIND Maestro PMS� President of US Operations, said,
�Many of the educational programs at our upcoming Users� Conference are
a direct response to our clients who asked to learn how to generate more
revenue from the Internet by utilizing Maestro�s new two-way Web Connection
modules. With more than 19 modules, Maestro is the most comprehensive
hospitality automation platform in the industry.� Dehan stated that
NORTHWIND Maestro will provide five days of interactive class sessions,
private booking sessions and networking opportunities that will enable
users to gain the maximum benefit from their Maestro solutions and advance
their industry knowledge. NORTHWIND will open its 2008 Conference
by providing attendees with their choice of a golf outing or a relaxing
session at the spa, followed in the evening by a hosted welcome reception. |
Warren Dehan
President U.S. Operations for
NORTHWIND-Maestro PMS
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This year�s Conference will offer numerous professional training sessions
to instruct attendees in methods for optimizing online revenue and developing
marketing strategies across all sales channels. Workshops will include
how to enable guests to build and change their packages online; tactics
to increase the effectiveness of their Maestro marketing tools; how to
streamline their group booking process over the Web, as well as sessions
on multi-property considerations, spa services, retail POS, condo &
timeshare operations, Sales & Catering, yield features, and more.
Each session is designed to give users the tools and resources they need
to utilize every aspect of their Maestro system, whether they represent
a single independent property or a hotel chain. �Our 2008 Users�
Conference is NORTHWIND�s way of adding value for clients by providing
ways to increase system knowledge, build new skills and leverage Maestro
value-added client services to improve business,� explained Dehan.
Who Should Attend
The 2008 Users� Conference is tailored for all NORTHWIND Maestro clients
whether they are in property operations or at the ownership level. Attendees
will learn first-hand how you can leverage Maestro solutions to enhance
guest satisfaction and increase overall profitability. The valuable training
sessions are structured to deliver the maximum benefit to hospitality professionals
who want to apply technology more effectively in their businesses and exchange
ideas with peers. NORTHWIND will be releasing conference details
and Early Bird online registration information in late August. If
you would like more information to plan your trip to the 2008 Users Conference,
email [email protected]
and continue to visit www.maestropms.com/upcomingEvents.aspx
for the latest Users� Conference updates.
 Maestro
Enterprise Suite
We know how important it is that you provide your guests a consistent
level of service and repeat recognition, while maintaining a 360 degree
guest view at every point of contact. NORTHWIND empowers its clients by
delivering robust Maestro application solutions sharing a single-image
database. The Maestro Property Management Suite of solutions is flexible
enough to be deployed on nearly any operating system platform, including
Windows, UNIX, Linux, Terminal Services, and via ASP Web hosting. The Maestro
Suite is comprised of over 19 integrated modules including Front Office
(PMS), Accounts Receivable, Analytics and Business Intelligence Tools,
Sales and Catering, Multi-Property Management, Condo Owner Management with
Owner Web Functionality, Timeshare Owner Management with Owner Web Functionality,
Spa and Activities Management, Club Membership Management, Yield Management,
Golf Course Management, Customer Relationship Management, Central Reservation
Office, Corporate Enterprise Management, GDS Two-Way XML Connectivity or
Integration, ResEze Web Booking Engine, Work Order Maintenance, Fine Dining
and Retail POS, Table Reservations with Web Booking, Concierge and Guest
Experience Management.
About NORTHWIND � Maestro PMS
NORTHWIND, is recognized
in the hospitality industry for its 'standard setting' Four Diamond Support
Services and state-of-the-art Maestro technology. The company is widely
respected for being a partner that understands how to help you boost productivity
and strengthen management control for your hotel, resort, conference center
or multi-property group by providing you with flexible software solutions
that increase productivity and maximize ROI. With a network of dealers
and offices worldwide, NORTHWIND is a leading supplier of software for
all types of hospitality operations including hotels, resorts, timeshares,
condominiums, retreats, state parks and clubs. Maestro applications are
engineered for operators who need to manage their enterprise in a real-time
environment for the utmost operational control and profitability. |