Scandic Implements Micros Opera Enterprise Solution

Micros Systems, a provider of IT solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced that Scandic, a European mid-market hotel company, has selected its Opera enterprise solution as its next-generation central system solution. The implementation will include the Opera reservation system, customer information system, and web services suite, all hosted in the Micros datacenter.

With the implementation of the Opera central solution, Scandic is expected to manage its reservations among the sales and distribution channels, the international travel agency community and the central reservation offices. Scandic has also implemented the Opera web services suite to add a new internet booking engine within www.scandichotels.com, which integrated to the Opera reservation system.

With the implementation of Opera customer information system, Scandic can centrally manage client profiles, membership programs and corporate contracts. The Opera enterprise solution ensures Scandic integrated technology solution from individual property level to the central system level.

Frank Fiskers, president and CEO of Scandic, said: “Since our acquisition in 2007 by EQT, Scandic has placed a heavy focus on making profitable growth the number one priority. There is a great deal of energy within Scandic that is ready to drive our new growth. Given our history with Micros and its products, we are confident our continued and expanded partnership will help us achieve these goals.”

Ari-Pekka Heiskala, vice president of Micros-Fidelio EAME/Nordic, said: “We have enjoyed a strong partnership with Scandic over the years and we are honored to have that partnership grow. Scandic is a very strong brand and we look forward to supporting its expansion.”