Press Release: TravelNet Technologies
August 22, 2002
MONTREAL -- TravelNet Technologies is pleased to announce that the Bell-branded DataValet high-speed Internet service
has been selected as the high-speed Internet solution of choice for several prestigious boutique hotels across
Canada. Luxury boutique hotels are becoming increasingly popular for discerning business travelers who want all
the comforts and amenities of home as well as an unparalleled level of service. With its flexibility, ease of deployment
and high-quality branding, the Bell- branded DataValet service is the perfect complement to the boutique hotel
philosophy. DataValet has currently been installed in various top-notch boutiques including Toronto's exclusive
Windsor Arms Hotel (a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World), Montreal's Le Gault and Montreal's esteemed
Le St. James (a member of Leading Hotels of the World).
DataValet's ease of installation and superior technical support team make it the ideal solution for the strict
demands of the boutique hotel market. Boutique hotels pride themselves on their ability to cater to demanding customers'
every request quickly and efficiently, including demands for high- speed Internet access. According to Kal Bakos,
controller for the Windsor Arms hotel, "We had a high profile guest arriving who specifically requested high-
speed Internet access. In order to meet his requirement we needed to get the service up and running within a nearly
impossible time frame. The group from DataValet was able to install, and have the service up and running, throughout
the entire hotel in under 3 days! Never before have I seen a system deployed so quickly and easily at our property."
The DataValet solution is also a flexible solution that integrates easily with the distinct look and top-notch
service standards of the boutique hotel; working around any structural challenges and meshing seamlessly with hotel
look and feel. Le St. James hotel, located in Montreal's historic old city has been restored from an 19th century
bank into the luxury property it is today "We expended an enormous effort achieving the present look of the
hotel. We required a High-Speed Internet solution that could work with the distinctive parameters of our hotel.
DataValet was able to bridge the gap between the technology requirements of our guests and the classic look of
our hotel. Even our service ports match the look of the rooms." Said Robert Vandette, Front Desk Manager of
Le St. James.
ABOUT THE DATAVALET SOLUTION
DataValet is TravelNet Technologies' flagship product. It enables hotels to provide business travelers with the
same services found in a typical corporate office: high-speed Internet connectivity, high-quality printing, fax,
workgroup computing, and secure corporate network access. Originally launched in 1998, the DataValet solution has
quickly penetrated the North American hotel market, endorsed and adopted by renowned hotels such as Sheraton, Hilton,
Meridien, Holiday Inn, Radisson, and Best Western hotels, as well as property groups such as AFM Hospitality. DataValet's
proven track record and relationship with Bell strengthens TravelNet's long running relationship with hoteliers.
ABOUT TRAVELNET TECHNOLOGIES
TravelNet Technologies is a Montreal-based technology company that creates advanced Internet infrastructure solutions
enabling on-demand distribution, monitoring and consolidation of applications and services within buildings. Hotels,
airports, and multi-unit commercial/residential properties make use of TravelNet Technologies' solutions to easily
distribute Internet connectivity and content, as well as a range of business services on a pay-per- use basis.
For more information, please call us at 1-800-648-3958 or visit the TravelNet Technologies web site at www.travelnet.ca
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SOURCE: TravelNet Technologies