Stowe, VT. January 10, 2001--Springer-Miller Systems is proud to announce the "go-live" of Hotel Mead and Conference Center located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Exemplifying the warmth of Midwestern hospitality, Hotel Mead is a study in unpretentious refinement. The hotel’s surrounding natural beauty is reflected in the careful design of its guest rooms, including spa suites that offer the ultimate in luxurious amenities. A division of Stora Enso North America, the Hotel Mead has a total of 157 guest rooms, two restaurants, and meeting/convention facilities. The Hotel is owned by Stora Enso, and is managed by Marcus Hotels and Resorts.

The partnership of Springer-Miller Systems and Hotel Mead represents a turning point in Springer-Miller’s relationship with Marcus Hotels and Resorts. Hotel Mead is the third installation of the SMS|Host Hospitality Management System at a Marcus Hotel. Other SMS customers managed by Marcus Hotels include Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“Marcus Hotels and Resorts has set a company standard with Springer-Miller
Systems, due to its scalability for small boutique properties, corporate properties and large resort properties. We are pleased with Springer-Miller’s installation and support processes, and look forward to continued growth with them as our technology partner,” says Jeff Henschel, Director of Hospitality Technology for Marcus Hotels and Resorts.

Springer-Miller Systems Inc. is a leading provider of hospitality management solutions. SMS|Host, Springer-Miller's guest centered property management system, meets the needs of hotels, resorts, spas and casinos worldwide, setting the pace as a pioneer in the hospitality industry.

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