Vantage Names iBAHN as a Preffered Provider
Guest Internet Service Gives Vantage a Competitive Edge
MAY 2, 2007. Hotel guests at participating Vantage Hospitality Group properties can enjoy secure, quality High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) with a choice of connectivity speeds at little or no cost, as the hotel company has named leading broadband solutions purveyor iBAHN as a preferred provider. iBAHN is offering Speed Solution - an innovative service that provides the participating properties within Vantage's 750 Americas Best Value Inns and Lexington Collection hotels with HSIA service and support for free.
'We are thrilled to partner with iBAHN to offer our guests secure and reliable HSIA connections,' said Roger Bloss, CEO, President and Founder of Vantage Hospitality Group. 'Speed Solution is a win-win solution for our members and our guests. Travelers today expect to have access to high speed Internet. iBAHN's Speed Solution can lower our members' HSIA operating expenses while providing or exceeding the technology our guests expect - allowing us to remain a competitive lodging choice among travelers.'
iBAHN Speed Solution is the lowest cost broadband service model facilitating hotels' 'free to guest' Internet needs. Guests have the option to use a basic high-speed Internet connection for free, or they may opt for premium HSIA at a reasonably-priced daily or weekly charge. The basic Internet service meets all major brand standards for connectivity speeds, and is ideal for light e-mail and Web browsing. The premium Internet service is designed for travelers downloading video and music, viewing large online presentations and taking part in online gaming - all which require bandwidth-intensive, high-speed Internet connections.
'iBAHN Speed Solution enables hoteliers to manage guests' demanding bandwidth needs without additional expenditures that affect bottom line results,' explained Wendy S. Kelley, Vice President of Marketing for iBAHN. 'It's essentially free HSIA for hoteliers.'
According to recent consumer studies conducted at hotels with iBAHN broadband, properties using iBAHN's Speed Solution service have a five percent higher guest satisfaction rate. Consequently, there are fewer calls to the front desk about the Internet and happier guests. In summary, Speed Solution helps hotels save money while improving guest satisfaction.
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