MARKHAM, ON - December 18, 2001� NORTHWIND, a leader in providing an array of software solutions to the hospitality market, is proud to announce the development of a two-way interface between its Maestro Property Management Solution and Newtrade Technologies� network GDS environment.
 
Newtrade Technologies� GDS (Global Distribution Systems) connectivity will provide NORTHWIND�s customers with the tools to efficiently maximize their business by having access to a wide range of online distribution channels, ranging from direct GDS connectivity to travel portals and online travel agencies. �We are happy to have formed a relationship with NORTHWIND since they bring a wealth of PMS knowledge, along with an advanced system, to the hotel marketplace. Customers that use Maestro PMS will now have the tools to connect seamlessly to the GDS community as well as to e-channels.  For NORTHWIND, this translates into increased exposure of their own product and additional visibility to anyone using their products�, stated Alan Young, Vice-President, Hotel and Systems Integration, Newtrade Technologies Inc. 

Maestro�s on-line real-time GDS reservation engine, called Maestro GDS+, will provide Maestro users the opportunity to increase their property�s room revenue and reduce labour costs within their reservation department.  �We see this interface as offering a tremendous advantage to our customers in order to exploit the benefits of GDS�s and travel portal reservations.  This will allow properties to sign up on as many GDS�s as they want without having to worry about room allotments, while taking complete advantage of Maestro�s Yield Management capabilities�, stated Warren Dehan, President, NORTHWIND.

About Newtrade Technologies Inc.
Newtrade Technologies Inc. unlocks the potential trapped in the complex process of buying and selling travel. It builds and markets advanced systems that streamline travel, tourism and hospitality commerce. Newtrade's passion for tackling the "dirty work" of disparate systems integration (PMS, CRS, GDS, Web, wireless, etc.) enables industry players to profit from an array of online channel management solutions, unprecedented control over their supply and distribution network, and efficient seamless connectivity. Founded in 1997, Newtrade is a privately held company. For more information on Newtrade Technologies Inc. and its solutions, consult our web sites at www.newtradetech.com

About NORTHWIND
NORTHWIND is a leading global supplier of software and eCommerce solutions to satisfy the requirements of a wide range of 'lodging & hospitality' venues. Designed to handle any size hotel, resort, meeting/conference center and Corporate enterprise, NORTHWIND's Maestro, ResEze and Maestro Enterprise, complete web-enabled suites of PMS, Sales & Catering, Web Reservations, Club/Spa Management and Corporate solutions, are recognized as the multi-platform (Windows 9X/NT/2000, Unix AIX/SCO/Linux, Terminal Server & Web Enabled) solutions of choice for progressive and demanding organizations. For more information on NORTHWIND�s solutions, consult our web site at www.maestropms.com