SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LodgeNet
Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LNET), the leading provider of
interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and
healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve, announced today
it has completed the installation of an IP-based
EnvisionTM interactive TV (iTV) solution at the 517-room
Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula,
CA.
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From the moment guests check in to one of the spacious guest
rooms and turn on the TV, a highly responsive and engaging HD
experience awaits them. Whether enjoying a still-in-theater
Hollywood movie, checking the
weather or getting up to speed about on-property events, guests can
use an easy-to-use interface to find what they want and enhance
their experience. The Envision platform also features an
Interactive Program Guide that helps guests quickly find their
favorite free TV entertainment as well as five HD channels carrying
information and promotional content specific to the resort.
"With the countless amenities that Pechanga Resort & Casino
has to offer in the way of gaming, dining, golf, spa and
entertainment, we see the guest room TV as a very valuable tool for
connecting with hotel guests about the many activities at
Pechanga," said Grant Channing, Vice
President of Hotel Operations for Pechanga Resort & Casino. "We
are extremely happy with how the Envision system has
performed. With the help of the Pechanga Technology Solutions
Group and the LodgeNet design and installation team, this extensive
installation was first-class and caused little to no guest
interruption."
"We are very excited to add Pechanga Resort & Casino to our
growing family of Envision clients," said Rich Battista, President & CEO for LodgeNet.
"This truly unique destination is an ideal property for showcasing
how Envision IP can deliver premium entertainment in the guest room
while helping guests enjoy all the other events and amenities the
property has to offer."
The Pechanga installation – which integrates Enseo set-top box
technology and supports a total of 650 TVs – is the latest
achievement in LodgeNet's strategic initiative to expand its
presence in the gaming market. LodgeNet currently has Envision
installed in nearly 9,000 gaming guest rooms in the U.S., including
The Venetian® Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas, which is the company's largest
single Envision installation.
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 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.
About Pechanga Casino & Resort
Designed in a style reminiscent of Frank
Lloyd Wright, the architecture of Pechanga Resort &
Casino reflects a casual elegance embracing nature and infused with
Native American art and culture. Earning the AAA Four Diamond
rating award annually since opening in 2002, Pechanga's status as a
recipient of that coveted award evidenced throughout in amenities
and service. Pechanga hotel guests will find Four Diamond comfort
and amenities in each of its 517 spacious guest rooms and suites,
including 24-hour room service. Hotel guests have complimentary use
of the fully equipped health club, seasonal pool and sundeck with
private cabanas, and a knowledgeable concierge service. Massage
therapy is available by appointment at the spa located on the third
floor adjacent to the pool and health club.
About Pechanga Technology Solutions Group (PTSG)
Pechanga Technology Solutions Group (PTSG), an economic
development of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, provides
innovative network and low-voltage solutions and specializes in
turn-key systems, design and integration projects. With a diverse,
highly-skilled and experienced team of IT professionals, PTSG is
capable of working on multiple platforms in various environments to
deliver the best solutions for its customers. For more information
please visit www.PTSG.com.
LodgeNet, the LodgeNet logo, and Envision are trademarks or
registered trademarks of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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