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NewspaperDirect Offers Olympic Guests 
Today�s International Editions

Sydney Hotels Welcome The World 
And Its Newspapers

 
September 19, 2000 � New York, NY: NewspaperDirect, the leading innovator in electronic newspaper delivery, announced today that five of the leading hotels in Sydney, Australia will offer its unique international newspaper service to guests attending the 2000 Sydney Olympics. NewspaperDirect has installed its service at the Sheraton on the Park, the Regent Sydney, the W Sydney, the Renaissance Sydney, and the Westin Sydney. 

�The Olympic games are a global event, and we�re delighted that our international newspaper service is being provided in Sydney. Guests from all over the world can now enjoy a complete edition of today�s newspaper from their home country, even though they are thousands of miles away,� said Richard Miller, NewspaperDirect�s Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Mr. Stephen Lewis, General Manager of the Regent Hotel Sydney said, �NewspaperDirect certainly came through for us. With the International Olympic Committee staying with us, we have had a number of requests for international newspapers. The day before the games started, a top official from the IOC, requested the most current newspaper from Spain. NewspaperDirect was the only way we could provide him with a personalized, full-format version of the most current edition of El Pais from Madrid.� 
 

NewspaperDirect has experienced tremendous growth during the last two business quarters. More than 50 four and five star hotels from around the world will soon be offering the service. These include leading brands such as Sheraton, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Fairmont, Kempinski, Marriott, Radisson SAS, and Four Seasons/Regent. NewspaperDirect�s hospitality partners now distribute in such diverse and distant locations as Sweden, Guam, Australia, and Russia, effectively reaching all four corners of the globe. 

Newspaper titles on the NewspaperDirect network have more than doubled in the last six months, with the following recognized titles now available globally: The New York Post (US), The Financial Times (UK), Sueddeutsche Zeitung (Germany), The Boston Globe (US), The National Post (Canada), The Times of India (India), and Beeld (South Africa). NewspaperDirect can now provide newspapers from more than 15 different countries, in over ten different languages. 

As a leading hospitality provider, you understand the importance of exceptional service.

Imagine being able to offer your guests the most current daily edition of their favorite hometown newspaper, personalized for each guest. It�s a distinctive amenity your guests will appreciate and remember. 

NewspaperDirect�s service fits perfectly with guest loyalty programs and distinctive service packages.

This innovative service offers an important differentiation element that distinguishes your company in this highly competitive industry.

Hospitality partners can also establish their own price structure for newspapers, creating a source of incremental revenue. Our exclusively designed marketing programs make putting newspapers into the hands of your guests easy and profitable.
NewspaperDirect supplies all hardware,
software, and printing supplies.

Our network technology tracks every aspect of your installation, from the number of newspapers printed, to when you need to change the toner.
This exclusive opportunity is available now to leading hotels around the world.

About NewspaperDirect

The leading innovator in electronic newspaper delivery, NewspaperDirect is changing the way people read newspapers. NewspaperDirect utilizes its proprietary technology and the power of the Internet to distribute and print digitally imaged, full-format newspapers to a wide variety of client installations, including luxury hotels, airlines, cruise ships, corporate offices, and directly to individual readers through its Personal Delivery Service. NewspaperDirect opens new distribution channels for international newspaper publishers, providing readers with their favorite newspaper whether they are working at the office, relaxing at home, or traveling the world. For a comprehensive view of NewspaperDirect, please visit our website at http://www.newspaperdirect.com.

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Contact:
NewspaperDirect
Mr. Richard Miller
VP Sales & Marketing
[email protected]
Mr. Steven Townsley
VP Publishing
[email protected]
Toll free (US/Can): 1.877.980.4040
Toll free (International): +1.800.6364.6364
http://www.newspaperdirect.com


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