Northwind Appoints New Client Service Specialist to Build a Stronger Partnership with Existing Clients

Markham, ON - September 24, 2002 -- Northwind, the leading global supplier of software & eCommerce solutions empowering and improving both productivity and performance dramatically for 'lodging & hospitality venues, announced today the return of industry professional and proven hospitality technology specialist Atoy Moya effective immediately. Atoy brings with her many strengths and years of valuable experience, having worked at NORTHWIND from 1990 through to 1997 as a Client Services Manager and was instrumental in the implementation and install of the first generation Maestro Windows version.

Ms. Moya is based in Toronto, Ontario and will be an integral part of the business development and service efforts for the Maestro solution to all existing clients. Outside of the day-to-day support issues, Atoy will be the key resource concentrating on client relations, service requirements such as training and operational audits, Maestro product suite information and account management issues. Atoy will partner with Donald Kwang, New Client Implementation Manager to carry out these initiatives.

Atoy will be a wonderful addition to the team - boasting over 16 years of hospitality industry experience, including 8 years in management of the Central Reservations Office at Delta Hotels and most recently as Inside Sales Manager for a major technology company. She brings with her extensive knowledge of customer relations, sales and marketing as well as training.

Our mission at NORTHWIND is to provide a valuable tool that will enhance productivity and assist generating better revenues for our existing clients. We are strengthening our relationship with our clients to support the increasing demand for the Maestro PMS. Atoy will signify and excel our continued commitment and support to quality customer care," stated Jacob Dehan, President of NORTHWIND.

About Maestro Property Management Solutions

Maestro Property Management Solutions satisfy the requirements of a wide range of 'lodging & hospitality' venues. Designed to handle any size hotel, resort, meeting/conference center and for the enterprise, the Maestro solution offers the most productive working environment which includes the following suite of products: PMS, Sales & Catering, Club/Spa Management, Corporate Reservations Office, GDS Connectivity and ResEze (Internet Reservation). This complete Web-enabled and multi-platform (Windows 9X/NT/2000/XP, Unix, Linux, Terminal Server & Web Enabled) solution is recognized as the solution of choice for progressive and demanding organizations.

For additional information, please contact: Eleonora Di Blasi, NORTHWIND, Tel: (905) 940-1923 Ext. 229, Email: ediblasi@maestropms.com