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StayOnline Its Exclusive Provider of Wireless High-Speed Internet Access & In-Room PC�s |
ATLANTA � Nov. 7, 2001 � As part of its renewed commitment to
deliver "A Better Quality of Life on the Road,� Howard Johnson Franchise
Canada Inc., a subsidiary of AFM Hospitality Corporation (TSE:AFM), has
designated Atlanta-based StayOnline its exclusive Preferred Alliance partner
to provide wireless high-speed Internet connectivity and in-room PC�s throughout
its nearly 50 Howard Johnson Hotels and Inns open or under development
across Canada.
Headquartered in Toronto, AFM Hospitality is Canada�s largest multi-brand
lodging franchisor and a leading North American hotel management company.
The company plans to have at least 75 Howard Johnson Hotels and Inns comprising
7,500 guestrooms open by 2005.
�Howard Johnson Franchise Canada is constantly searching for the best solutions providers to partner with its lodging licensees,� said Stephen H. Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of AFM Hospitality. �With StayOnline, we are forging a true broadband partnership that promises to grow way beyond basic high-speed Internet access into both a major business booster and unique guest experience enhancer.� Glen A. Blake, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
of AFM Hospitality, said all Howard Johnson Franchise Canada properties
will be encouraged to offer StayOnline�s unique wireless connectivity throughout
their guestrooms and meeting rooms � �because it makes sense for all involved,
and will help maintain brand consistency throughout Canada.
�StayOnline is quickly becoming a leading Internet connectivity supplier in hospitality by offering a very affordable wireless high-speed access solution that exceeds guests� and meeting planners� expectations, while delivering immediate and sustained proven ROI to operators and licensees,� Blake said. �We conducted extensive research on several Internet connectivity suppliers, and our success indicators kept directing us to StayOnline�s unique solutions and business models.� StayOnline President Antonio DiMilia said the Preferred Alliance partnership agreement with AFM Hospitality is significant because:
Robert King, StayOnline Chairman & CEO, said �StayOnline is experiencing a wonderful growth stage right now. We are quickly bringing in new brands, management companies and independent properties to the StayOnline family. We are also involved in a plethora of exciting new partnerships � such as our recent joint venture with VideoSave Inc. to develop StaySecure Internet-enabled video surveillance, a cost-effective security solution completely compatible with our StayOnline wireless infrastructure.� About AFM Hospitality Through its subsidiaries, AFM Hospitality Corporation, which also owns HFS Purchasing Services Canada, AFM Asset Management Inc., Northwest Lodging International (USA) Inc. and Northwest Lodging International (Canada) Inc. About StayOnline Based in Atlanta, StayOnline provides lodging�s popular StayOnline wireless high-speed Internet access/in-room PC solution. With more than 250 installation agreements in place, StayOnline boasts an impressive customer base, including properties in the Sheraton, Homewood Suites, Embassy Suites, Hilton, Hawthorn and Crowne Plaza lodging brands. |
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Robert R. King StayOnline Chairman & CEO Tel: (877) 668-3572, Ext. 203 [email protected] http://corporate.stayonline.net |
Also See | Salt Lake City Sheraton Airport Hotel Succeeding with a Wireless High-Speed Internet Access Amenity / October 2001 |