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CHICAGO, IL September 16, 2008 – Flyte Systems, the leading provider of subscription-based airport flight information displays and digital signage content for the hospitality industry, convention centers and related businesses, announced its expansion into the Washington, D.C.-area airport hotel market with the installation of its FlyteBoard product at the Holiday Inn Dulles and planned installations at two other area properties, the Holiday Inn National Airport and the Crowne Plaza National Airport. All three properties are owned and managed by the B.F. Saul Company Hotel Division with headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, “We are focused on guest satisfaction and this type of amenity makes the most sense for our guests, especially passengers who are flying standby or whose travel plans have changed,” said Michael Woodhead, vice president of e-commerce and development for B.F. Saul. “Instead of going to the airport and sitting out delays there, guests can find the latest flight information in the comfort of the hotel lobby or restaurant.”
FlyteBoard, developed by Flyte Systems, is a high definition, flat panel screen that properties locate in public areas to provide guests with ”glance-and-go” convenience for more confident travel planning. What sets Flyte Systems apart from PC-based applications is the ability to post accurate, real-time airline flight arrival and departure information, not FAA-regulated scheduled departure times that do not list delays caused by air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, crew availability and weather Flyte offers a suite of subscription-based products that serve the traveling public: FlyteBoard, FlytePass, FlyteChannel and FlyteTouch:
Woodhead noted that the Dulles property first saw FlyteBoard about four months ago and now the general manager would not hear of taking it out. “She feels it is a must-have amenity for all her guests.” He went on to explain that many Holiday Inn Dulles guests were relieved to learn about delays and cancellations before they got to the airport. According to Woodhead, “We have been looking a long time for a solution like this. What impressed us about Flyte Systems is that they have been providing this technology to airports for more than 40 years,” he said. “Plus, no one else can match their combination of reliability and price.” Flyte Systems applications are often used by properties to generate increased revenue streams with innovative marketing approaches to the distressed traveler. For tips on how to generate revenue by providing guests with Flyte Systems airline information, please log on to the Flyte Systems website at www.flytesystems.com. About Flyte Systems
About B. F. Saul Company Founded in 1892, B. F. Saul Company has been one of the most successful privately-owned real estate companies in the United States. Its growth has been the result of a commitment to exacting standards and the belief that knowledge of the marketplace, when paired with the ability to commit substantial resources, will bring exceptional rewards. The company’s Hotel Division specializes in operating business class hotels in airport, urban and suburban markets. Their portfolio includes full service hotels with extensive food and beverage facilities, select service and extended stay hotels. In addition, they own and operate two conference center facilities that serve as adjunct facilities to local full service hotels. |
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