| SIOUX FALLS SD, June 20, 2006 – LodgeNet Entertainment
Corporation, the world leader in interactive TV and broadband solutions
to hotels, today commented on the “Guest Connectivity” solutions they are
showcasing at Booth 301 of the HITEC
2006 trade show in Minneapolis, today through Thursday June 22.
“For today’s travelers it’s not just about entertainment when they want
it, but where they want it,” said Scott C. Petersen, President & CEO
for LodgeNet. “We are working to bring hoteliers the technology solutions
that will help guests get more ‘WOW’ from the personal devices they bring
into the room.”
Petersen identified the following as ways LodgeNet is embracing the
trend toward portable media:
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The company has launched its industry-first Entertainment 2GoSM service,
which enables guests to quickly, easily and legally download movies from
an on-site digital server to their laptops. By utilizing LodgeNet’s satellite
distribution network and edge servers in conjunction with its high-speed
Internet access (HSIA) platform, Entertainment 2Go enables a guest with
a wired connection to download a full-length movie in as little as five
minutes.
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LodgeNet is developing a guest connectivity center (GCC) to enable an easy
interface between high-definition displays and a variety of the most popular
portable media devices, and to facilitate a quick HSIA connection for laptop
users. LodgeNet is also demonstrating a prototype Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
“RoomDock” iPod® Docking Station, designed specifically for hotel rooms.
The self-contained docking station offers convenience and control for guests
who can re-charge their iPod mobile digital devices and play music and
videos through the guest room TV, without cords or cables. The unit also
enables guests to navigate the iPod menus and control content playback
with the keys on the LodgeNet remote control.
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LodgeNet is also demonstrating new concepts for in-room video games.
This includes easy connectivity for guests’ personal video game consoles
to the guest room TV, along with the ability for guests to play other people
via network-enabled video platforms over the hotel’s wireless HSIA network.
Noting that the TV remains the medium of choice for entertainment and sports
programming, Petersen also reported that LodgeNet is continuing to expand
the footprint of its Hotel SportsNetSM service, which offers seasonal,
daily subscription sports action from the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL as well
as college programming through ESPN GamePlan, ESPN FULL COURT and College
Sports TV (CSTV).
About LodgeNet
 LodgeNet
Entertainment Corporation (www.lodgenet.com)
is the world leader in interactive TV and broadband solutions to hotels
throughout the United States and Canada as well as select international
markets. These services include on-demand movies, on-demand games, music
and music videos, subscription sports programming and television on-demand
programming, as well as high-speed Internet access, all designed to serve
the needs of the lodging industry and the traveling public. LodgeNet provides
service to more than one million interactive hotel rooms and serves more
than 6,000 hotel properties worldwide. LodgeNet estimates that during 2005
approximately 300 million domestic and international travelers had access
to LodgeNet’s interactive television systems. In addition, LodgeNet
is a leading innovator in the delivery of on-demand patient education,
information and entertainment to healthcare facilities. LodgeNet is listed
on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET.
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