SIOUX FALLS, S.D., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing the
expansion and utility of its "four screen" services, LodgeNet
Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LNET), the leading provider of
interactive media and connectivity services to the hospitality
industry and the consumers they serve, will unveil the addition of
several highly requested guest services to its LodgeNet Mobile app
at the 2012 HITEC Conference, June
25-28 in Baltimore.
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LodgeNet Mobile's all-new Interactive Programming Guide (IPG) is
the first of many new guest services on display at HITEC. The
launch of its much-anticipated IPG comes at a time when mobile
usage by guests is exploding, driving the hotel industry's demand
for integrated mobile applications. The IPG, available only through
the app, will provide hotel guests with TV programming and
scheduling information on a hotel-specific basis.
"Our presence at HITEC will give hoteliers the opportunity to
experience our four screen services in action," said Derek S. White, President of Interactive &
Media Networks for LodgeNet. "The release of our mobile IPG service
gives hotels more opportunities and greater power to connect with
guests through a device central to their travel experience."
Launched on January 31, 2012, the
LodgeNet Mobile app is already a traveler favorite and is available
in more than 600,000 guest rooms across 2,600 North American
hotels. The IPG service is offered to travelers on an annual
subscription basis via an "in-app" purchase for the price of
$0.99 per year and is available for
iOS devices (iPhone®/iPad®, pending Apple approval), as well as all
Android™ smartphones.
On and Off-Site Tools to Enhance the Guest Experience
The LodgeNet Mobile app and its IPG service will be demonstrated
at the upcoming HITEC conference on June
25-28, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Conference
attendees will have the opportunity to test out the app's extensive
capabilities and "super-suite" of features. Besides the IPG, other
new features include:
- mCheckout: Regardless of location, guests using
LodgeNet Mobile can request a complete folio review, check out from
the hotel, and receive an e-mail receipt.
- mDining: Allows guests the ability to browse menus
and place orders directly from their mobile device (smartphone
and/or tablet). Guests can have remote dining experiences by
placing orders at a location other than their room, e.g., ordering
drinks and appetizers to a designated seat by the pool.
- mCompendium: Hotels can create and customize the
"My Hotel" section of the application tailored to a brand's look
and feel. Hotels have complete control over their messaging,
providing a fully branded experience to keep guests informed with
timely, property-specific information and merchandising/promotional
opportunities.
- mGuest Requests: This feature may well bring an
end to the late-night front desk phone call. Whether requesting
extra towels, more pillows or anything else, the feature allows
guests to make these requests with a few taps and a click – without
picking up the phone. Through available integration with other
property systems, the appropriate hotel staff can receive immediate
notification of a request – helping reduce response time and
increase guest satisfaction.
- Local Services: A totally redesigned section of
the app, specifically tailored for traveling consumers.
"With each new feature added to LodgeNet's mobile app, we're
continuing to redefine what the ideal travel experience is all
about. Travelers already view their smartphones and tablets as
anywhere/anything devices so they expect to use their devices for a
wide variety of hotel services too," said White. "We've put the
full hotel service experience at the tip of a guest's fingers, and
all from the comfort and convenience of their personal mobile
device."
Mobile Going Viral
LodgeNet's latest additions to its "mega app" join an already
impressive feature list including remote control functionality for
adjusting volume, changing channels and ordering in-room movies.
"In the end, mobile is about delivering simplicity and consistency
to our guests. Not only is LodgeNet's app an in-room 'super
remote', it's rapidly becoming the go-to device that travelers rely
on throughout their trip," said Todd
Kelly, Vice President of Interactive & Mobile
Applications for LodgeNet.
For more information about LodgeNet Mobile, please contact
Ann Parker, Director of Corporate
Communications for LodgeNet Interactive at (605) 988-1000, or for
Consumer Press, Vanessa Horwell,
Media Relations Liaison at (305) 749-5342 x 232 or
vanessa@thinkinkpr.com.
About LodgeNet
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of
interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and
healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve. Recently named
by Advertising Age as one of the Leading 100 US Media Companies,
LodgeNet Interactive serves approximately 1.6 million hotel rooms
worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout
the United States. The Company's
services include: Interactive Television, Broadband, award-winning
Mobile and Advertising Media Solutions along with nationwide
technical and professional support services. LodgeNet Interactive
Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading
brands: LodgeNet, The Hotel Networks and LodgeNet Healthcare.
LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the
symbol LNET. For more information, please visit
www.lodgenet.com.
LodgeNet and the LodgeNet logo are registered trademarks of
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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