Portsmouth, NH - Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced it was the recipient of the Software Association of New Hampshire's MVP award.

The MVP award is given annually to a New Hampshire based company that demonstrates success in the areas of business growth, innovation, and citizenship. Newmarket International demonstrated excellence in these areas by highlighting:

· Business growth driven by the retention and acquisition of a global customer base.

· Idea innovation driven by research and development, a focus on customer satisfaction and nurturing of innovative partnerships.

· Corporate citizenship was demonstrated through relationships with many New Hampshire non-profit organizations, partnerships with leading hospitality programs, and a focus on developing and implementing sustainable business practices.

"Newmarket International is very pleased to receive the MVP award from the SwANH organization," stated Shawn B. McGowan, Senior Vice President Product Development and Support, Newmarket International. "The SwANH organization has proven to be an incredibly valuable asset in the growth of the technology industry in the state of New Hampshire and Newmarket is proud to be affiliated with the organization."

About Newmarket International | Newmarket International, Inc. (www.newmarketinc.com) is the leader in delivering sales, group catering and event software solutions to the global hospitality and entertainment industries. Newmarket International's suite of business solutions can be found in hotels, casinos, restaurants, visitor bureaus, stadiums, meeting arenas and convention centers throughout the world. Newmarket International has over 19,000 installations in over 154 countries. Newmarket International is headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with international offices in London, Shanghai and Singapore.

Newmarket is a registered trademark of Newmarket International, Inc.

About SwANH

Founded in 1994, the Software Association of NH is a non-profit organization representing over 1400 software industry professionals throughout the State. SwANH sponsors networking events, educational programs through its SIGs and affiliates, and discount programs that provide members with opportunities to gain information, connect with resources, grow their businesses, and succeed. For more information, visit www.swanh.org.

Marty Denning
Director, Marketing and Business Development
603-430-6718