Sheraton University City's Technology Open House Brings Out Local Hotel Managers
Local hotels get special viewing of eRoomsuiteTM -- what property's GM and guests have been raving a
EXTON, PA, September 15, 2006. Ken Kapikian, General Manager of the Philadelphia Sheraton University City, a Meyer Jabara managed hotel, welcomed other local hotel General Managers and Chief Engineers to a special Open House event on Thursday, September 14, to showcase SuiteLinq's eRoomsuite solution. eRoomsuite consists of a 32" LCD HD TV and SuiteLinq, a customized portal running on an in-room computer with high-speed Internet that offers a variety of free and pay-per-day features to the guest. SuiteLinq is a turn-key solution, (thin-client computer, flat panel 17" LCD monitor with integrated stereo speakers, plus keyboard and mouse), offering every hotel guest broadband connectivity, from-room printing, business productivity tools, and entertainment content from the safety, security and privacy of their guest rooms.
An average of 40% of the guests (to as high as 70% on some days) utilize SuiteLinq on a daily basis and almost 100% of guests surveyed said they would return to the Philadelphia Sheraton University City over other Philadelphia hotels because of the convenience and ease of use of the SuiteLinq system.
Ken Kapikian noted, "The idea of the Open House was to show other Philadelphia hotels technology which can help bring more and more travelers to the Philadelphia region, highlighting Philadelphia as a place that continues to be on the leading edge of technology in the hospitality sector." Additionally, he added, "More SuiteLinq installed rooms in the Philadelphia area means an exponential amount of people using the system each day, which will help drive advertising dollars that all hotels would share in. It's a win-win-win situation all around, most importantly for the guests, for the hotels and for the Philadelphia region as a whole. I am proud to be the first hotel to offer such a great amenity."
"I wish to thank Mr. Kapikian, Dennis Gagliardi, Chief Engineer and the entire staff of the Philadelphia Sheraton University City for their hospitality and cooperation in putting on the Open House event and thank you to all of the local hotel representatives that made it out during the day," said Joseph Mustilli, SuiteLinq, Inc's CEO. "The Open house was a tremendous success and I believe you will soon see many other hotels in the Philadelphia area implementing the SuiteLinq and total eRoomsuite solution."
For those who may have missed the Open House event on September 14th and would like to view the eRoomsuite solution, please contact William Balla at 610-917-3863, x330 to set an appointment at the Philadelphia Sheraton University City property.
About SuiteLinq, Inc:
SuiteLinq, Inc. serves the needs of the hospitality and extended stay industries by providing integrated, on-demand entertainment and business productivity solutions that deliver the Ultimate In-Room Experience to guests and new revenue streams to property owners. SuiteLinq's core service offering is eRoomsuiteTM, comprised of turn-key components that can be installed individually or as a package:
SuiteLinqTM - A customized portal running on an in-room computer with high-speed Internet that offers a variety of free and pay-per-access features to the guest
SuiteCastTM - Free-to-guest broadcast and cable TV channels
SuiteVODTM - Hollywood movies, informational programs, and a variety of pay-per-view Video-on-Demand content delivered in standard and high-definition formats
Property owners choose from several financial models offering no up-front installation fees, up to 55% share of revenues generated from guests at their property, full staff training, and 24/7 technical support. Video delivery options include a choice of large screen flat panel LCD's or Plasma TVs for a superb high-definition viewing experience. eRoomsuite is delivered via partnerships with world-class technology companies that include: Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Technisource. Corporate headquarters are located in Exton, PA, with sales offices in Las Vegas, NV, and Baltimore, MD.
For more information, visit the company's website, www.suitelinq.com or call William Balla at 610-917-3863, ext. 330
About Meyer Jabara Hotels:
Meyer Jabara Hotels is an award-winning hospitality company owning and operating hotels in thirteen states. Its portfolio of hotels includes Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn brands as well as several independent hotels. For over twenty-five years, Meyer Jabara Hotels has distinguished itself as an employer of choice within the hospitality industry by creating a culture where associates are encourages to reach their fullest potential and customers receive unique offerings.
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