But times are changing and the hospitality industry has to adapt to show it responds to the needs of those who help keep their lights on� the guests.  In a short span of time, technology has become an intrinsic part of our everyday lives. Just look around airport lounges and coffee shops and it is not uncommon to see business-people catching up on their work with their traveling companion � the laptop.  It is our firm belief that the hospitality industry should reflect this change and dare to go one notch higher in recognizing those properties that have gone the extra mile and delivered more than the essential personal touch. Introducing� the 6th-Star. 

In addition to meeting all the criteria that a hotel property needs to gain the requisite five stars, to put it a head above others, it should also possess provisions of certain guest-related technologies. 

At Pertlink, through our visionary philosophy towards the selection and successful implementation of technology into your hotels, we believe that effectively applied technology, can be used as a business driver � allowing you to differentiate, and attract a niche market to your property.

To help achieve this, Pertlink has created a range of services called 6th-Star © and an accreditation process � that puts a hotel a cut above the rest - allowing you to promote your hotel as road-warrior ready � and having the prestigious 6th-Star © status.

When you join our programme, we will help you promote this special status � being a member of a unique club of far-sighted management exercising a very special caring policy towards your guest. A placing on our growing website www.6th-star.com will make you the envy of your competitors, and the place where road-warriors looking for these services seek you out.

The future is not just be about Health Clubs, 24-hour room service, kettles and hairdryers and the quality and quantity of bathroom amenities or how fluffy are your bath-robes, it will be about helping your guests in their home away from home and their office as close to home as possible when doing business matters.