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LodgeNet replaced another video services provider who had previously worked with Inter-Continental. The LodgeNet installation went smoothly and the system became fully operational in April.
LodgeNet currently serves Inter-Continental properties in New York,
Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, New Orleans and Montreal. "We are extremely
pleased to be expanding our relationship with the prestigious Inter-Continental
Hotel Company," said Tim C. Flynn, president and CEO of LodgeNet. "For
years we�ve proven our ability to serve the entire range of hotel segments
- from high-end hotels such as The Willard to the limited service sector
- with our scaleable b-LANSM systems. We appreciate this opportunity
to add to the number of Inter-Continental properties we serve, and we're
confident they'll find the LodgeNet system will meet their in-room entertainment
and information needs today and into the future."
The Willard, known as the �residence of presidents,� is one of Washington�s
most popular hotel destinations. Originally built in 1901, the current
hotel structure has undergone a variety of upgrades and improvements, and
was completely restored to its turn-of-the-century elegance in 1986.
Its enduring popularity can be credited to the hotel management�s historic
dedication to upgrades, refurbishments and restorations that have been
critical in maintaining the superior quality of the Willard�s rooms, restaurants,
and guest services. The Willard�s new general manager, Jean-Jacques
Reibel, is continuing that history of improvements with upgrades such as
the LodgeNet Interactive Services.
LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation (http://www.lodgenet.com) is a specialized communications company that serves more than 4,100 lodging properties in the United States and selected international markets. Through its proprietary b-LANSM technology, LodgeNet delivers guest pay services including on-demand movies, in-room video games and shopping, Internet access and other interactive applications, as well as digital-quality PRIMESTAR by LodgeNet free-to-guest programming. LodgeNet is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET.
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