John Springer-Miller Inducted
into International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame
STOWE, VT — JULY 6, 2007 — With the creation of SMS
|Host, a property management system that integrates guest services,
John Springer-Miller changed the face of hospitality technology
by creating a guest-centric approach to software. For his contributions
to the hospitality industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology
Professionals (HFTP®) inducted Springer-Miller into the International
Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame at the 2007 Hospitality Industry
Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) Opening Session
on Tuesday, June 26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,
Fla.
"The Hall of Fame is, perhaps, the greatest honor one can receive
in this industry," said Springer-Miller. "I am honored
to be recognized on the same level as the previous Hall of Fame
inductees."
Springer-Miller is CEO of PAR Springer-Miller Systems (PSMS), which
he founded in 1984. Springer-Miller saw a void in property management
systems in the hospitality industry and felt a need to fill it by
providing software that is customer oriented and allows properties
to collect detailed information to enhance the guest experience.
This software, SMS|Host, was created in
1986 and was nationally launched in 1989.
Thanks to SMS|Host software, hotels are able to save customer
preference information for future visits and increase time management
by providing a one-stop shop. Guests can call the hotel, and with
a single point of contact, make hotel reservations, set a spa appointment,
reserve a golf tee time, book a dinner reservation, inform the hotel
about any special needs and more.
“Being the founder and continuing leading light of a highly
successful, international hospitality property management system
vendor for over 20 years is worthy in itself,” said Jon Inge,
CHTP, ISHC, president of Jon Inge & Associates and 2006 Hall
of Fame inductee. “However, his impact has been the more significant
for his focus on producing a highly-integrated product focused on
the resort market.”
“Another visionary concept that Springer-Miller brought to
our industry was the users group. Most software companies have a
users group, however, he felt that the users group should be owned
and operated by the users' not the software company. Springer-Miller
helped organize the Host User Group which is owned, operated and
managed by the users and welcomes this group’s voice in steering
the direction of the software,” said Terry Price, CHAE, CHTP,
CPA, executive IT manager at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
and secretary of the HFTP international board. “The success
of this venture is self-evident in that many companies are trying
to replicate this model.”
In 2004, SMS was acquired by Par Technology Corporation to become
PAR Springer-Miller Systems. Currently there are five offices around
the world in Stowe, Vt., Las Vegas, Nev., London, Toronto and Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
The International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame is HFTP’s
highest level of recognition in the area of technology. Since its
inception in 1989, 28 individuals have received this award as a
reflection of their contributions to the hospitality industry. Hall
of Fame members have been selected by their peers as representing
the best in innovation and application and as leaders in their profession.
About HFTP
HFTP, Austin, Texas, USA and Maastricht, The Netherlands, founded
in 1952, is the global professional association for financial and
technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and other hospitality-related
businesses. HFTP provides first class educational opportunities,
research, and publications to more than 4,600 members globally including,
the premiere hospitality technology conference HITEC--founded in
1972. HFTP also awards the only hospitality specific certifications
for accounting and technology ---the Certified Hospitality Accountant
Executive (CHAE) and the Certified Hospitality Technology Professional
(CHTP) designations. HFTP was founded in the USA as the National
Association of Hotel Accountants. For more information, visit www.hftp.org.
About PAR-Springer-Miller Systems
PAR Springer-Miller Systems is a leading provider of hospitality
management solutions that meet the technology needs of all types
of hospitality enterprises including city-center hotels, destination
spa and golf properties, timeshare properties, and casino resorts
worldwide, setting the pace as a pioneer in the hospitality industry.
SMS|Host Hospitality Management System
is distinguished from other property management systems with its
truly integrated design and unique approach to guest service. The
SMS|Host product suite, including more
than 20 seamlessly integrated, guest-centric application modules,
provides hotel/resort staff with the tools they need to personalize
service, exceed guest expectations, and increase revenue. For more
information on PAR Springer-Miller Systems, visit our website at
www.springermiller.com.
About PAR Technology Corporation
PAR Technology Corporation is a leading provider of professional
services and enterprise business intelligence software and hardware
to the hospitality industry. PAR develops, markets and supports
hardware and software products that improve the ability of hospitality
business professionals to make timely, fact-based business decisions.
The Company is a premier provider of I/T management solutions to
hotel and restaurant companies, with over 40,000 installations worldwide
in 100 countries. PAR is a leader in providing computer-based system
design and engineering services to the Department of Defense and
Federal Government Agencies. PAR Technology Corporation’s
stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
PTC. For more information, visit the Company’s website at
www.partech.com.
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