HotSpot International Switches to ElevenOS™ for Hotel Broadband in Latin America
Portland, Ore. (ContentDesk) September 23, 2005 -- Eleven Wireless, an emerging leader of software for managing public-access broadband networks, today announced that HotSpot International (HSI), a leader in the deployment of high-speed Internet access in the Latin American hospitality industry, has licensed ElevenOS™. The on-demand software solution from Eleven will help HSI better manage its guest broadband networks in hotels. The win is the latest for fast-growing Eleven.After intensive evaluation and testing, HSI decided to change its infrastructure to ElevenOS."ElevenOS gives us the control, flexibility and features that were not offered by our previous software vendor," said HotSpot International CEO Louie Miller. "Features such as bill-to-room through the PMS system regardless of user location in the hotel, group codes and meeting scheduling, along with multi-level access for reports and administration provide the ability to tailor the solution for the requirements of hotel chains or individual locations.
Hoteliers expect to be able to offer high-quality broadband services to their guests, and the unique abilities of ElevenOS make this possible."HSI's transition to ElevenOS for all their current locations is nearly complete, and Eleven's software will be the standard for all future locations. "We are pleased to have HSI as part of our partner base and share their perspective on the importance of providing robust, flexible solutions for hotels," says Eleven Wireless CEO Kevin Macgillivray. "The hospitality industry has a unique and critical set of needs in managing guest broadband networks. Our focus in this segment has yielded a solid understanding of those needs, and a product that addresses them."According to Miller, the upgrade by HSI to ElevenOS has been warmly welcomed. "The property managers and IT staff need control and hospitality-oriented features in order to meet guests' expectations for Internet access," he said.
"ElevenOS addresses this in a way that other systems in the market cannot. Specifically, the PMS bill-to-room functionality and the meeting scheduler have helped properties increase value to our business customers by offering more payment options and simplifying access for multiple users with a single code."About Eleven Wireless: Eleven delivers on-demand software for managing public-access Internet networks. The company's flagship product, ElevenOS, is a highly flexible software solution that enables customers centrally manage their broadband networks. Eleven is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit www.elevenwireless.com or 503.222.4321.About HotSpot International: HotSpot International (HSI) is a leader in the deployment of managed high-speed Internet access for hotels in Latin America.
HSI offers its services in hotels throughout Mexico and Argentina. For more information, visit www.hotspotinternational.com. ? 2005 Eleven Wireless Inc. All rights reserved. Eleven, ElevenOS and The Possibilities are Wireless are trademarks of Eleven Wireless Inc.
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Things to remember when renting a hotel
Some people rarely stay at hotels and other people, like "road warrior business people" stay at hotels frequently. Here are some ideas from the road warriors to help your stay go even more enjoyable to employ a little hotel etiquette into your stay.
? Tip. Feel free to tip the bellhop and the housekeeper 5% to 20% for good service, depending on the situation and how frequently they serve you.
? Laundry. Pile your laundry, including sheets into the bathtub when you are leaving. Some people make the bed but housekeeping has to strip the bed anyway, so by stripping the bed instead of making it, you are performing a kind service for housekeeping.
Of course this is not necessary, but a courtesy for them.
? Keep quiet. Many hotels have a quite rule after a certain hour, but you can do all the other guests a favor by keeping quiet all the time.
? Don't be alarming. Turn off your alarm before you leave for the day so that it doesn't ring endlessly...
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Denihan Hospitality Group Finalizes Purchase of Fitzpatrick Chicago; Landmark Hotel Renamed Affinia Chicago
(ContentDesk) April 6, 2006 -- Denihan Hospitality Group DHG, a family-owned company with more than 40 years hospitality management experience, currently owns six hotels in New York, operating five under The Benjamin and Affinia Hotels brands and managing several other independent properties.
Acquisition of the Fitzpatrick Chicago Hotel marks Affinias first expansion outside New York City. Patrick Denihan, co-CEO of DHG stated, We are very excited to introduce the Affinia experience to executive and leisure travelers to Chicago. The acquisition of the Affinia Chicago is a major stepping stone toward our goal of extending the Affinia brand portfolio nationally into the top 25 U.S. markets.
We hope to continue to bring the high level...
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Do Your Homework When Traveling
When planning a trip, it is advisable to spend some time doing research even if you are booking through a Travel Agent.
This research could save you a significant amount of money and perhaps prevent a miserable stay in a sub-standard hotel.Many people have moved away from using Travel Agents.
This is understandable due to the availability of cheap fares and hotel rooms through the internet.
However, it is wise to consider the benefits of utilizing a professional particularly when proposing to visit somewhere that you haven't previously been.
Some of the advantages of using a Travel Agent are gaining the benefit of their expertise, experience, personal service, ability and indeed the obligation to clarify and inform you of details in the fine print which you may miss if booking on your own account, their up to date knowledge of the latest deals and their ability to distill and interpret information to hopefully offer you the best value deal for your...
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Timeshare Resorts
Timeshare resorts are a good option for people who want a luxurious vacation for a low price. Over the past decade, many major hotel chains have expanded into the timeshare market. In the mid 1980s, the renowned Marriott resort broke into the U.S. market, followed by Disney in 1991. Then came the really posh hotels like the Four Seasons resort and Ritz-Carlton chains, followed by exchange companies like Interval International and Resort Condominiums Inc.
Marriott is the most successful timeshare resort. Every other year, the timeshare owners of Marriott have the right to skip their visits to earn points that they can use at other Marriott hotels worldwide or swap with the timeshare owners of Interval International. Prices for a one-week ownership in this resort ranges from $9,000 to $51,900, depending on the resort and season with the annual fees ranging from $350 to $500.
The Walt Disney World timeshare resort is based mostly on the point system....
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Things to remember when renting a hotel
Some people rarely stay at hotels and other people, like "road warrior business people" stay at hotels frequently. Here are some ideas from the road warriors to help your stay go even more enjoyable to employ a little hotel etiquette into your stay.
? Tip. Feel free to tip the bellhop and the housekeeper 5% to 20% for good service, depending on the situation and how frequently they serve you.
? Laundry. Pile your laundry, including sheets into the bathtub when you are leaving. Some people make the bed but housekeeping has to strip the bed anyway, so by stripping the bed instead of making it, you are performing a kind service for housekeeping.
Of course this is not necessary, but a courtesy for them.
? Keep quiet. Many hotels have a quite rule after a certain hour, but you can do all the other guests a favor by keeping quiet all the time.
? Don't be alarming. Turn off your alarm before you leave for the day so that it doesn't ring endlessly...
Hotels > Things to remember when renting a hotel
Do Your Homework When Traveling
When planning a trip, it is advisable to spend some time doing research even if you are booking through a Travel Agent.
This research could save you a significant amount of money and perhaps prevent a miserable stay in a sub-standard hotel.Many people have moved away from using Travel Agents.
This is understandable due to the availability of cheap fares and hotel rooms through the internet.
However, it is wise to consider the benefits of utilizing a professional particularly when proposing to visit somewhere that you haven't previously been.
Some of the advantages of using a Travel Agent are gaining the benefit of their expertise, experience, personal service, ability and indeed the obligation to clarify and inform you of details in the fine print which you may miss if booking on your own account, their up to date knowledge of the latest deals and their ability to distill and interpret information to hopefully offer you the best value deal for your...
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Mannequin...
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Bush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies
Up until the final debate at Arizona State University, the issue of immigration had not been much discussed. Both presidential candidates know very well that illegal immigration is a hot button topic in our country, and each man is now trying to use it to his political advantage. Since the eighties the Democratic Party has, in general, supported immigrants and has been for fair and just immigration laws. However, there are those members of the party who claim that the presence of millions of...
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How to Create a Christmas Floral Display
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Now lucky for me I am somewhat Internet savvy...
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Ditching a Wedding
John's cousin, Grace, is getting married in Liverpool, UK and he lives in Glasgow, UK. He does not really want to attend the wedding, weddings and such are just not his idea of a fun Saturday. He has already spent time and attended all the functions and parties over the last month that family and friends have had to congratulate her and he wants this weekend for himself.The big problem is that he has a planned fishing trip with the guys on the same weekend as his cousin's wedding. He has never...
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