FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 19, 2006

SMI Becomes the Inaugural Allied Member of
Destination Marketing Association International

Software Management, Inc. (SMI), provider of sales, marketing and management technology solutions to the destination industry, announced today that it has become the Inaugural Allied Member of Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI).

The DMAI Allied Member category offers increased participation and recognition for industry vendors, as well as opportunities to strengthen peer-to-peer relationships among those involved in the destination marketing industry. Allied Members are also eligible to participate in DMAI educational programming and association governance.

This significant investment in DMAI represents SMI's long term commitment to the continued success of the destination marketing industry.

It is indeed a special honor to be the first Allied Member of DMAI. SMI has participated in and supported first IACVB and now DMAI since 1991." said Jennifer Reichenbach, First Vice President of SMI. "The opportunity to continue in the industry as an Allied Member of DMAI is both exciting and rewarding for our company. Working hand in hand, DMAI and its Allied Members can and will maximize the economic impact of tourism and meetings business with the efficient application of cutting-edge technology."

About SMI

Software Management, Inc. (SMI) is the leading provider of Internet and business management systems to the destination industry. The destination industry is a vertical service segment of the large meetings, conventions and tourism industry which is served by city-funded convention & visitor bureau bureaus (CVBs) and other destination marketing organizations. Over 90 cities use SMI systems including half of the top travel destinations in the USA and Canada. The CVBs of the following major convention cities use one or more of SMI's products today - Miami, Orlando, Quebec, Chicago, Denver, Washington DC, Kansas City, Phoenix and Kissimmee/St. Cloud.

Sales and Product Information
Paul D. Franke, Jr .
Senior Analyst and Representative
Software Management, Inc.
paulf@softwaremgt.com
Phone 412.254.9000 ext 402
Fax 412.254.9012
www.softwaremgt.com