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TeleAdapt Signs Distribution Agreement With WorldConnect AG  
 
New Agreement Adds New Affordable, Reliable World Power Adapters
With Country-Specific or Universal Plugs to TeleAdapt Product Range for Hotels



WATFORD, UK (April 15, 2010)TeleAdapt, the global leader in supplying connectivity products to the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with WorldConnect AG, owners of the Swiss Travel Products and SKROSS brands. Under this agreement, hotels worldwide will be able to purchase through TeleAdapt world power adapters at an affordable rate for their international guest clientele.
 
Hotels catering to the business traveller and convention attendee must consider the limitations associated with country-specific power access, especially when providing more convenient power outlets in the guestroom has become a focus for most hotel renovations and new construction projects.
 
As a distributor of WorldConnect AG, TeleAdapt adds the following new adapters to their existing power product line:

  • World Travel Adapter, compatible with AUS, China, USA, UK Europe
  • World Travel Adapter & USB Charger, with interchangeable USB top
  • Schuko Plug (EU to Universal) by SKROSS, fully earthed for complete fuse protection
  • World Travel Adapter 2 by SKROSS, includes an extra compartment for spare fuses
  • World Travel Adapter 2 & USB Charger by SKROSS, features a dual USB attachment
  • World Travel Adapter 3 by SKROSS, with retractable plugs: UK/Swiss/ Italy/AUS/ US/China/Japan
TeleAdapt chose to partner with WorldConnect AG as their Swiss Travel Products range matches the hotelier’s high expectation of safety, style and quality. TeleAdapt Managing Director Gordon Brown comments, “The WorldConnect AG range brings quality and choice to our hotel retail range.  Travellers always require adapters and we are delighted to offer hoteliers and their guests the best in breed travel adapters.”
 
Sam Gerber, WorldConnect AG CCO adds, “World Travel Adapters with or without USB chargers are a major part of our product range.  WorldConnect AG has over 70 in-flight listings in all major quality airlines worldwide, under either Swiss Travel Products or SKROSS. Also you will find these products in Duty Free stores in over 60 countries! We are happy to have TeleAdapt as our sole Global Partner for hoteliers and hospitality worldwide.”
 
More information on TeleAdapt’s new power adapters as well as their other connectivity devices for the hospitality industry can be found at www.teleadapt.com.

About TeleAdapt – Keeping Your World Connected
TeleAdapt is the world’s innovator in designing guestroom products that help hotels keep their guests connected. Solutions include Ethernet connectors, audio/video connectivity devices, power adapters, and consumer electronics accessories that allow travellers to make the most of their portable devices and content while travelling. Today, TeleAdapt’s guestroom connectivity solutions can be found in over two million hotel rooms worldwide. Founded in 1992 and operations in the United Kingdom; United States; Hong Kong; China; Dubai and UAE, TeleAdapt’s products serve the OEM, Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide – Keeping Your World Connected. For more information, visit www.teleadapt.com.

About WorldConnect AG
WorldConnect AG was founded in 2002 in Zug, Switzerland.  WorldConnect's ever-growing range of innovative and high-quality products is currently sold in over 60 countries around the globe.  The two WorldConnect AG brands, Swiss Travel Products and SKROSS combine years of experience, competence and know-how to satisfy the highest expectations of proven Swiss quality. For more information, visit http://www.swisstravelproducts.com.




Contact:

EMEA Media Contact:
Matthew Needham
Group Marketing Manager
+44 (0)1923 810 261
 [email protected]

Americas Media Contact:
Cheryl McGinty
Partner Marketing Manager
  +1 775.355.8585 x315



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