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NewspaperDirect Partners with 
Leading Luxury Hotel Chain

Kempinski Hotels & Resorts Offer 
International Newspapers

 
New York, NY, November 7, 2000 - NewspaperDirect, the leading innovator in electronic newspaper delivery, and Kempinski Hotels & Resorts, one of the world�s leading hospitality providers, announced today that they are entering an agreement to install NewspaperDirect�s unique electronic newspaper delivery service in all Kempinski Hotels. The agreement will see NewspaperDirect offered at up to 26 luxury hotels throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia.
 
�We�re extremely pleased to announce our first chain-wide deployment with Kempinski Hotels & Resorts,� said Miljenko Horvat, President and CEO of NewspaperDirect. �When we initiated our pilot project at the Baltschug Kempinski Hotel in Moscow nearly a year ago, it was the first hotel in the world to offer NewspaperDirect to its guests. It is very gratifying to have our relationship with Kempinski Hotels & Resorts advance to the next level. We�re proud that Kempinski recognizes our service as a distinctive amenity, and will implement it throughout their chain of leading hotel properties.�

�We consider NewspaperDirect an important addition to our overall service package, particularly for our Guest Loyalty Programme, Private Concierge,� said Christopher Hartley, Vice President Marketing for Kempinski. 

�The service is extremely popular with guests at the Baltschug Kempinski in Moscow and the Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg. Extending the service to include all Kempinski Hotels and Resorts is a logical decision for us.�

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.

International visitors staying with Kempinski Hotels & Resorts will be able to read their hometown newspaper in fine hotels and resorts located in major cities and resorts around the world.  

�NewspaperDirect was initiated with a global perspective,� said Mr. Horvat. �Partnering with Kempinski through this agreement brings us closer to our mission of bringing more newspapers to more readers, anywhere on the planet.�

Kempinski's portfolio is made up of 26 prestigious properties in Europe (including 12 in Germany), the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.  Each offers superior standards of service, combined with a style that reflects the individuality of the hotel and it�s location.  Many of the properties are world renowned like Hotel Adlon in Berlin, Grand Hotel Europe in St Petersburg and The Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski in Istanbul.  Further details can be obtained from their website, http://www.kempinski.com.

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.

Also See NewspaperDirect Offers Olympic Guests Today�s International Editions; Sydney Hotels Welcome The World And Its Newspapers / Sept 2000 

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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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