MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SoftBrands, Inc. , a global supplier of enterprise application software, today announced that The Kessler Collection has selected SoftBrands to implement a full range of SoftBrands technology solutions for The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels and resorts.

SoftBrands Epitome Property Management System (PMS), Emerald Point of Sale (POS), Karyon Reservation and Distribution Services, and Condotelware will provide "Best of Breed" solutions tailored to achieve the unique requirements for each of their boutique luxury hotels.

The Kessler Collection currently consists of 10 boutique hotels and resorts located in the United States and England. Kessler plans on adding several hotels over the next three years, to include locations in Asheville, N.C.; Orlando and St. Petersburg, Fla.; Savannah and Atlanta, Ga., as well as select European locations. As a growing company, The Kessler Collection's goal was to find a technology provider that could provide a customized solution, high level of personalized support, and all across one platform.

"While evaluating products to become the standards for our brand, the Kessler team was impressed with SoftBrands' people, product offerings and the ability to move quickly with rollout and implementation. Each of our locations has different technology needs. SoftBrands spent the time to understand them and offer flexible solutions that are tightly integrated with each other," said Dianna MacLaren, Vice President of Information Technology for The Kessler Collection. "SoftBrands' end-to-end hospitality applications will allow us to provide each property with exactly what they need, while at the same time giving us standardized systems to meet our corporate requirements. This is especially important during the current and future growth of our brand."

"The Kessler Collection is an excellent example of a hotel group that wants to receive the same high touch service that they provide to their customers. SoftBrands dedication and commitment to this same high touch philosophy is what separates SoftBrands from other providers," said Jo Masters, Vice President and General Manager, Hospitality, Americas region.

About The Kessler Collection

The Kessler Collection is a portfolio of boutique four- and five-diamond quality properties currently located in Florida, Georgia, Colorado, New Mexico and soon a European presence. Known for luxurious, art-inspired atmosphere and decor, each hotel is uniquely designed and focuses on providing the highest level of service and attention to detail. The boutique property's emphasis is on quality that is designed to entertain guests while making them comfortable and at home.

Some of the differentiating factors of The Kessler Collection are its blend of distinctive architectural design, rare art and music throughout the properties. In addition, its unique hospitality experiences -- combined with the exemplary service -- create hotels and resorts that become destinations unto themselves.

About SoftBrands Hospitality

SoftBrands Hospitality provides central reservation, property management and business intelligence software that can be centrally managed to support many properties within a hotel chain, as well as less complex offerings that can be installed on site at an independent hotel. SoftBrands distribution service, Karyon, allows hotels to easily manage rates and inventory availability across all four Global Distribution Systems and many other online sources of demand. SoftBrands is committed to the hospitality industry, and is an active member of OpenTravel Alliance, HTNG, HSMAI, HFTP, HEDNA, AH&LA, AAHOA, NBTA & PHMA.

About SoftBrands

SoftBrands, Inc. is a leader in providing software solutions for businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide. The company has established a global infrastructure for distribution, development and support of enterprise software, and has approximately 5,000 customers in more than 100 countries actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products. SoftBrands, which has approximately 775 employees, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., with branch offices in Europe, India, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional information can be found at http://www.softbrands.com/

Contact Information David Gandrud Director of Marketing , Hospitality 612.851.1518 david.gandrud@softbrands.com

CONTACT: David Gandrud, Director of Marketing, Hospitality of
SoftBrands, Inc., +1-612-851-1518, david.gandrud@softbrands.com

Web site: http://www.softbrands.com/