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IRVINE, Calif.-- - Aug. 2, 2000 -- Hotel Information
Systems (HIS), the hospitality division of MAI Systems Corp. (AMEX:NOW),
Wednesday announced an agreement with Candlewood Hotel Co. Inc. (Nasdaq:CNDL)
for the installation of HIS� Microsoft® Windows NT® LodgingTouch�
Property Management System (PMS) at Candlewood Suites and Cambridge Suites
hotels.
The agreement also calls for the installation of a fully integrated Central Information System (CIS) which, together with an interface to Candlewood�s back office accounting software, will provide Candlewood Suites with streamlined financial and operational management. The LodgingTouch PMS provides the hospitality industry with a fully integrated, scaleable property management system that facilitates centralization, consolidation and easily accessible data. Running on the Microsoft® Windows NT® operating environment, it is a true 32-bit, ODBC compliant client/server solution. The open architecture design allows for customization of the application and the ease of adding modular interfaces make it a long-lasting investment for hotel chains as well as single properties of all types and sizes. MAI CEO W. Brian Kretzmer commented, �Our existing relationship with Candlewood is further strengthened by this agreement. We appreciate the continuing confidence of Candlewood in both our company and our products and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship. �The signing of this agreement following our profitable second quarter
provides the company with even greater momentum for the remainder of 2000
and beyond.�
�HIS� customer oriented culture and development expertise are a good fit for Candlewood,� said John Angle, director of information technology for Candlewood. �The user-friendly nature of the LodgingTouch PMS and the free flow of information provided by our new CIS will enhance our simple but unique operating platform.� About Candlewood Suites
About Hotel Information Systems
Certain statements in this news release constitute �forward-looking statements� within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. |
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Allen & Caron Inc. Jill Cieslak, 949/474-4300 [email protected] |