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 Woodfield Suites Launches Free Wireless
High-Speed Internet Access
All-suite brand teams with EthoStream to provide state-of-the-art
HSIA network chainwide�thus adding another highly sought amenity

MILWAUKEE, WIS. � (FEBRUARY 6, 2004) � Guests at Woodfield Suites hotels can now get on-line faster than ever.  The Milwaukee-based all-suite chain has rolled out EthoStream LLC�s Wireless High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) system for use by guests at its seven hotels from Wisconsin to Texas. 

This will give Woodfield Suites yet another unique amenity�wireless high-speed Internet access in guestrooms, meeting rooms, lobbies and other public spaces.
�We conducted a comprehensive study of leading high-speed Internet access providers and their various solutions, support systems and business models,� said Joy Trent, vice president of operations for Woodfield Suites.  �We had great success with EthoStream�s wireless solution and decided on a full roll-out throughout all of our hotels.  Offering HSIA services to our guests will significantly increase their already high level of satisfaction.�

There are seven Woodfield Suites locations, in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin.  The one- and two-room suites have separate sleeping and living areas, and are equipped with refrigerators and microwaves.  Focusing on top-quality services, meeting rooms and a full array of amenities�such as complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails, a fitness center and swimming pool�Woodfield Suites offers guests a relaxing, comfortable experience for business and leisure travelers alike.

Also based in Milwaukee, EthoStream is a leading provider of wireless HSIA to hospitality and other markets.  The company has nearly 50 hotel clients representing a dozen national brands.  EthoStream provides secure wireless HSIA via its proprietary EthoStream Gateway ServerTM (EGS-110), and gives hotels and management companies complimentary access to online, in-depth, real-time reports on bandwidth, usage and tech support call resolution.

�Industry experts have said wireless high-speed Internet access is now the new �must-have� guestroom amenity,� said Trent.  �Our transition to HSIA is now a reality.  Offering free HSIA in all guestrooms at all Woodfield Suites will be a major competitive differentiator in the mid-market segment.�

EthoStream President Jason L. Tienor said the Marcus Corp. pilot project, using the company�s wireless HSIA, drew guests and kept them returning over the past few months.

�Management reports from other installations that have deployed our EthoStream wireless High Speed Internet Access product show double-digit usage rates that continue to rise,� Tienor said. �We strongly believe that our solutions for wireless HSIA technology will be the standard for which all others will be judged.�
 
About Woodfield Suites
Woodfield Suites is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS). Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Woodfield Suites and sister chain Baymont Inns & Suites own and operate or franchise 190 locations in 33 states nationwide.  


 
Contact:
Tom Schroeder
Director of PR and Communications
Baymont Inns & Suites
[email protected]
Tel: 414/905-1149
www.woodfieldsuites.com


 
Also See: Best Western Rolling Out Free to Guest High Speed Internet Access at 2,300 hotels in the United States, Canada / November 2003
Six Strategies to Maximize Hotel Revenue Through High-speed Internet Access / December 2003


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