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Roomlinx Inc.: Roomlinx Installs First Ever Hotel Free-to-Guest Video On Demand Solution


Published on 2009-03-23 07:08:00, Last Modified on 2009-03-23 07:09:04 - Market Wire
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DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - March 23, 2009) - The Sleep Inn & Suites, Minot, ND, has entered into a 5-year agreement with Roomlinx Inc. (PINKSHEETS: [ RMLX ]), to provide Roomlinx' Interactive TV solution in 80 guestrooms. Roomlinx Interactive TV will be offered to guests free of charge, including its Video On Demand ("VOD") feature, a first in the industry. Traditional VOD models charge on a per movie basis. Guests have instant access to hotel services, on-demand movies, international and U.S. television programming, music, business productivity tools, concierge assistance, games and more via the in-room television. Roomlinx has installed 80 rooms at the Sleep Inn in Minot, ND and the system is live.

The 5-year contract value equates to over $50 per room per month and Roomlinx receives additional revenues from adult content and e-commerce purchases through the Roomlinx Interactive TV solution.

Vance Castleman, owner of the Sleep Inn, stated, "This is the first free-to-guest video on demand system in the United States for a hotel." The Roomlinx in-room system provides guests with free, unlimited access to the internet, movies, business tools and more.

Castleman, who has owned and operated several successful hotel ventures, said, "I love the flexibility of the system and the ability to brand it and highlight Sleep Inn features. The Roomlinx system is dynamic and allows for quick updates to information provided to the guest."

Terry Alexander, General Manager, said, "The Roomlinx system is a five star amenity and we are thrilled to provide it to our guests free of charge. The installation process was also a five star experience."

Mike Wasik, CEO of Roomlinx, said, "We are very excited to install the Sleep Inn using our free-to-guest VOD model. The revenue opportunities with our Interactive TV solution are more than 10 times that of our traditional High-Speed Internet services, which aligns with our focus on increasing revenues and shareholder value."

About Roomlinx

Roomlinx is the hospitality expert providing Interactive TV solutions designed to increase revenues and brand loyalty for hotels, resorts, and other properties, utilizing premium content and applications demanded by today's traveler. For more information about Roomlinx, visit [ www.roomlinx.com ].

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