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Hotels Show Success with SuiteSpeed�s
Wireless High-Speed Internet Access

 
Now a Fast Solution for Hotels to Connect to Travelers That is Easy
on Their Pockets and Promises Many Happy Returns

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, April 25 � The success of fast and convenient Internet connections at home and office has resulted in an increasing demand for similar connections on the road.  This demand has Hoteliers faced with bringing a high-speed Internet amenity to their hotels to protect occupancies.  The competitive advantage to offering a high-speed solution can be great.  Analyst Amy Helland of Cahners In-Stat Group a high-tech market research firm predicts, �With hotel chains struggling to differentiate themselves, broadband access will be a terrific benefit to the haves and an enormous detriment to the have nots.�  With the rise and fall of several service providers in the last two years, Hoteliers are challenged with finding an Internet service provider that not only offers a product that satisfies their guests and is affordable, but will be around six months from now.
          
SuiteSpeed announces the launch of its wireless high-speed Internet access product to Hotels.  SuiteSpeed is cost effective, user friendly, and eliminates the concerns created by service providers of the past.  After one month of offering SuiteSpeed in its meeting rooms, the Magnolia Hotel in Denver has created a competitive edge and has experienced the positive impact SuiteSpeed makes on guests and Hotel revenues.  �We�ve already booked three meetings with SuiteSpeed and have captured an account we�ve tried to move to the Magnolia for some time,� states Mike Pratt Director of Sales and Marketing.  �Guests love the technology and the wireless feature so much they are spreading the word and bringing us new guests.�  SuiteSpeed�s quick success at the Magnolia Denver location has lead to the offering of SuiteSpeed at its Dallas location scheduled for the end of May 2002.
          
SuiteSpeed distinguishes themselves from other providers by offering a complete solution resulting in greater usage rates.  SuiteSpeed offers everything a guest needs for an Internet connection on-site at the hotel whether guests have their own wireless PC card or not.  SuiteSpeed developed a proprietary software application to perform installation and connection for the guest in under a minute.  One of the only providers to offer such a product, SuiteSpeed highly promotes the ease and convenience it offers to guests.  Guests are not required to be tech savvy to use SuiteSpeed.  There are no laptop configurations, setting changes, or pre-travel equipment or service subscription purchases required.  A greater number of guests are able to use SuiteSpeed resulting in greater returns for the Hotel. 

SuiteSpeed is cost effective and can add revenues to the Hotel�s bottom line.  SuiteSpeed uses wireless 802.11b WIFI standard technology.  Wireless is a fraction of the cost of wired solutions.  This allows SuiteSpeed to pass the savings to the hotel eliminating dependence on guest rental revenues to cover costs � a dependence which resulted in the failure of some previous providers.  In turn, the Hotel gets full pricing discretion allowing them to add revenues to their bottom line.  SuiteSpeed�s pricing model also provides Hotels the reassurance of reliable and sustainable service.  
          
Wireless technology has other advantages for Hotels and Guests.  With the growth of wireless Internet users estimated to reach 18M this year and grow to 84M by 2005, analysts predict wireless solutions to supersede wired solution in the near future.  Other internet devices such as PDA�s and cell phones are becoming compatible with the 802.11b WIFI standard thus broadening a Hotels future opportunities.  �Hotels offering a wired solution today would need to reinvest tomorrow to stay competitive.  This, combined with the positive guest experience and cost savings are major reasons to go wireless today,� states Michael Wasik, CEO and Founder of SuiteSpeed.
          
SuiteSpeed�s wireless feature allows the Hotel to offer Guests the freedom to stay connected throughout the property including meeting rooms, sleeping rooms, lobby, restaurant and even the pool.  �Guests are amazed at being able to connect to the Internet at high speed and also be able to move freely from their room to the conference center to the lounge without having to disconnect�, states J.P. Singh, Front Desk Manager at the Boulder Broker Inn in Boulder Colorado.
          
Adding to its affordability, SuiteSpeed gives Hotels the ability to generate incremental revenues from repeat bookings, new bookings, advertising and even wireless printing services.  �We�ve noticed quite a few repeat customers using SuiteSpeed.  People who know about and have used this service tend to come back to our hotel when in town.  Obviously, this is what we wanted to see happen�, says J.P. Singh.  
             
SuiteSpeed offers Hotel�s the competitive edge needed to connect to business travelers and increase their occupancies.  SuiteSpeed�s complete solution meets the challenge Hotels are faced with today; satisfying guest�s demand for a fast, easy, and convenient Internet connection.  For further information about SuiteSpeed and where it�s available visit www.suitespeed.com or call 1-888-445-5118.

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Contact
Christina Kruzel
(303)-544-1111
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www.suitespeed.com


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