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LodgeNet Enters New Contracts with Carefree Resorts

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LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation, a leading provider of interactive guest room services, has signed new contracts with Carefree Resorts, expanding its existing relationship. The new agreements make LodgeNet the exclusive provider of interactive guest room services to four Carefree properties, totaling nearly 500 guest rooms in the western United States. LodgeNet will begin delivering on-demand movies, in-room Nintendo video games, and interactive guest room services to The Boulders in Carefree, Ariz., and The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Tucson, Ariz.

Key Takeaways:

  • LodgeNet has signed new contracts with Carefree Resorts, expanding its existing relationship to four properties, including The Boulders, The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, The Peaks Resort and Spa, and Carmel Valley Ranch.
  • The new contracts will provide LodgeNet with nearly 500 guest rooms in the western United States, adding to its existing presence in this market.
  • LodgeNet's proprietary b-LAN(SM) system technology will be used to deliver on-demand movies, in-room Nintendo video games, and interactive guest room services to the Carefree properties.
  • This expansion represents a high-profile, upscale market segment that LodgeNet is well-equipped to serve with its advanced technology and customer-centric philosophy.
  • The company has been providing similar services to The Peaks Resort and Spa in Telluride, Colo., and Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel Valley, Calif., since 1994.
  • Carefree Resorts' president and COO, Richard A. Holtzman, praised LodgeNet's offerings, stating that they "continue to provide entertainment of a quality in keeping with our company's commitment to superior guest services and amenities."

Statistics:

  • LodgeNet serves more than 610,000 guest rooms at over 3,800 lodging properties in the United States and selected international markets.
  • The company's b-LAN(SM) system technology is a proprietary and patented system used for the distribution of video-on-demand interactive television services, network-based video games, Internet access, PRIMESTAR(R) digital basic and premium cable programming, and other interactive multimedia entertainment and information services.
  • Carefree Resorts operates a collection of one-of-a-kind properties, with a total of nearly 500 guest rooms across four properties in the western United States.

Sources:

  • LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation: http://www.lodgenet.com/
  • Carefree Resorts: 11811 N. Tatum Boulevard, Suite 1060, Phoenix, Ariz., 85028, or call 602-953-6400.
  • SOURCE: LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation/CONTACT: Ann Parker of LodgeNet, 605-988-1000/

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