The MICROS-Fidelio Version 7x Property Management System (PMS) provides robust functionality within the easy-to-use Windows® NT operating environment. This full-featured system integrates automated operations for reservations, front desk, housekeeping, cashier, night audit and more, with over 100 standard reports available. Both the V7x PMS installed in other Accor properties and Indatec Inka 300 Point-of-Sale system interface directly with Accor's proprietary TARS On-line Central Reservations System and Grand Back back-office system.

Gilles Bonnin, CIO for the Accor Group of Hotels, commented, "Accor has enjoyed an excellent working relationship with MICROS-Fidelio for many years. We have confidence in the capabilities and reliability of the MICROS-Fidelio products and look forward to having all of our Suitehotels installed with this proven technology."

Kaweh Niroomand, Executive Vice President of the MICROS-Fidelio EAME Division, confirmed, "Our company currently provides products and support for Accor installations in 37 countries. We have an in-depth understanding of Accor's system requirements and a vast global infrastructure to handle their plans for growth and brand expansion. We look forward to integrating all Suitehotel properties into Accor's well-managed IT structure."

About Accor - With 150,000 associates in 140 countries, Accor is the European leader and one of the world's largest groups in travel, tourism, and corporate services, with two major international activities:

• Hotels: 3,836 hotels (441,281 rooms) in 90 countries, casinos, travel agencies, and restaurants
• Services to corporate clients and public institutions: each day, 13 million people in 32 countries use a broad range of services (food vouchers, people care and services, incentive, loyalty programs, events) engineered and managed by Accor