�As we take active steps to help move our historic hotels to the forefront of 21st century technology, we will be promoting the StayOnline solution as the High-Speed Internet access solution of choice to all our members,� said Thierry Roch, Executive Director of HHA.  �The travelers who stay at our member properties seek out upscale and unique hotels which offer not only a prestigious address, but state-of-the-art amenities as well. Our hotel members are firmly established in the minds of business travelers who demand wireless access to the Internet.  This partnership with StayOnline was a natural next step for us.�

Washington, DC based HHA is a membership organization representing 200 historic hotel and resort properties throughout the US.  HHA members offer more than 33,000 hotel rooms at cherished historic hotel properties and resorts, which are 50 years old or older. 

Historic properties, by their very nature, are often difficult to �wire� for the required functions of today�s travelers and the back office needs of the hotel.  Those hotels that are members of the Historic Hotels of America, in many cases,  want to stay faithful to maintaining the original architecture and historic integrity of their buildings to keep their historical value.

�A lot of plugs, wires and phone jacks does not make for a very authentic experience at a historic hotel,� said Antonio DiMilia , President of StayOnline. �Since 80% or more of upscale business travelers bring along a laptop and a cell phone on both business and leisure trips, staying in a historic hotel with wireless access will keep them in communication with their offices or families and solve the problem for the hotel of meeting the standards of historic preservation.  We think this is a perfect marriage between high tech and history.�
 

�Adding StayOnline and High-Speed wireless Internet access to the La Fonda has been fantastic, � said Jim Bradbury, General Manager of the historic Santa Fe hotel.  �It has given us a decided marketing point of difference in the Santa Fe arena and we have already booked meetings business we might not have had because of it.� �Because of our historic nature and the degrees of difficulty inherent in trying to hardwire an historic structure, wireless was our best choice and StayOnline has been superb to work with both on the installation and in its continuing role of technical and customer support,� he added.

La Fonda Santa Fe 100 E. San Francisco Street Santa Fe, New Mexico

About Historic Hotels of America
A program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Hotels of America is a marketing association for qualified members. To qualify for membership, hotels must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized locally as having historic significance. Established in 1989 with 32 original hotel members, Historic Hotels of America recognizes and promotes these hotels for their historic integrity, architectural quality and outstanding preservation efforts made by owners and managers. Representing more than 33,000 rooms, Historic Hotels of America ranks as the 16th largest consortia in the world.

About StayOnline, Inc. 
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, StayOnline provides secure wireless high-speed Internet access solutions for the hospitality industry. With over 130 installed locations, StayOnline operates the largest 100% Wireless LAN in hotels in North America. StayOnline meets the highest quality standards and is Intel® CentrinoTM certified. StayOnline boasts an impressive customer base, including properties in over 20 national lodging brands, as well as several unique boutique and historic properties. For additional information on StayOnline, visit www.stayonline.net.