SPI and IFA Hotels & Resorts sign enterprise software deal

SPI software will manage IFA HR's marketing and sales operations, owner services and accounting, owner reservations and residential property management.

SPI Director of Sales Matt Brosious says, "IFA Hotels & Resorts is the leading player in vacation ownership and mixed use resorts in not only Dubai but in other growing markets. With its head office in Kuwait and operational headquarters in Dubai, IFA Hotels & Resorts has projects in several major vacation destinations, including Portugal, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Lebanon, Kenya, the UAE, Zanzibar, South Africa, Thailand and the US. SPI is honored to have been selected by the knowledgeable professionals at IFA Hotels & Resorts. Dubai is poised for dramatic growth in vacation ownership and mixed-use property development and we are establishing SPI's strong commitment to the Dubai's market through this landmark agreement."

"SPI is the leading, global supplier of software to the vacation ownership industry," states IFA HR Vice President of Vacation Ownership Piaras Moriarty. "They have made a strong move to establish their presence in Dubai and to support our long-term growth. We selected SPI not only due to the strength of their software, which is first rate, but also because of their partnering approach which dovetails well with our long-term relationship philosophy."