Both properties are managed by Interstate Hotels and Resorts. (www.ihrco.com)

Thanks to Scott and Hotel Business for the great article!

The full article can be found here:

http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleid=13976

The New Haven/Orange, CT Courtyard has completed renovations, including installing an InnFlux guest High Speed Internet Access fully managed system.

Article courtesy of Hotel Interactive.  Read the full article here: http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleid=15083

Chicago, IL, August 5, 2008: Tantus Networks, of Chicago, Illinois, announced today that the newly opened Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown has chosen Tantus Networks’ InnFlux® Hotel HSIA service for its guest Internet access.

Tantus Networks’ CEO, David Wieland said of the transaction, “this is evident of the explosive growth we are seeing in the Southeast right now.” Commenting on the relationship with the hotel’s management company, Wieland continued, “We have enjoyed working with S&L Hospitality on its projects over the years. Our mutual business philosophies of value and excellence mesh well and we look forward to future projects with S&L.” “Our guests expect the best service possible,” S&L VP of Development Andrew Stephenson said. “InnFlux has always met or exceeded our expectations and we are happy to offer its free wireless Internet service to our Orlando guests.” Fitchburg, WI-based S&L and Chicago-based InnFlux have completed two previous Candlewood Suites HSIA projects in Peoria, IL and Fort Myers, FL.

InnFlux service will provide premium HSIA features, including multiple wireless network names (SSIDs) for meeting room and public space, automatic and remote device reboot, guest-guest and guest-staff network isolation and security, bandwidth and network abuse management, and wireless bridges for guest use. The new Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown on Colonial Drive is comprised of 227 guest rooms and is adding 1500 square feet of meeting room space to ultimately offer 6500 total square feet. The hotel was recently remodeled and rebranded.

Tantus Networks’ InnFlux is the premier hospitality guest High Speed Internet Access service in the US, with hundreds of clients across the country. InnFlux leads the industry in terms of tech support speed and quality, quick installations, guest satisfaction, ease of use, and security. InnFlux is also a leader in the provision of on-demand meeting room IT services, ISP bandwidth aggregation and failover, GuestPC™, and many more services. Visit www.innflux.com for more information.

See the original Reuters article here: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS93442+12-Oct-2009+BW20091012

Full article:

Hotel Unveils Refurbished Guest Rooms, Restaurant, Fitness Center and New Fleet
of Airport Shuttles
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.–(Business Wire)–
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O`Hare Airport is putting the final touches on a
$5 million renovation that has resulted in significant upgrades to the lobby,
guest rooms, restaurant and fitness center, as part of the Four Points by
Sheraton global revitalization campaign. In the past fiveyears, Starwood Hotels
& Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its licensees have invested more than
$1 billion to reinvent the Four Points by Sheraton brand driven by major
property renovations, conversions and new-build hotels.

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O`Hare Airport was recently named the “Best
Hotel for Business near Chicago`s O`Hare Airport” by Chicago Business Powered by
Crain`s. The hotel`s number one ranking reflects its newly refurbished guest
rooms, upgraded meeting facilities, and brand-new, 30-passenger airport
shuttles, which run every 20 minutes. When guests pull up to the hotel, they
will notice enhanced signage on the hotel`s exterior, including the familiar
Four Points by Sheraton pinwheel logo.

The upgraded lobby and family room boast comfortable, new seating and cozy,
conversational areas where guests can chat with fellow travelers, grab a cup of
fresh coffee and pop open their laptops using the hotel`s free high-speed
Internet. Ideal for both corporate and social functions, the hotel`s 12,000
square-feet of renovated meeting facilities include two ballrooms and an
executive boardroom. The hotel also refreshed its full-service restaurant,
Mirage, with new colors, as well as new carpeting and seating to create a
casual, relaxed atmosphere. Guests will also enjoy working out in the hotel`s
renovated fitness facility, which offers new LifeFitness equipment with LCD
televisions.

“Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O`Hare Airport now truly embodies the brand`s
revitalized contemporary look and feel. We upgraded not only our guest rooms,
but also the lobby, restaurant and meeting facilities to create an open,
relaxing atmosphere for travelers,” said Arun Sharma, General Manager, Four
Points by Sheraton Chicago O`Hare Airport. “We strive to provide guests with
everything they want and need – spacious guestrooms, comfortable beds, and an
engaging social atmosphere.”

The hotel`s 295 completely refurbished guest rooms are fresh, clean and
comfortable. Rooms were repainted and outfitted with contemporary, new
furniture, including desks designed for the laptop user, and new lighting and
artwork. Highlights of the all-new bathrooms include new tubs, flooring,
fixtures, mirrors and lighting. Rooms also offer flat-screen televisions, free
bottled water, complimentary high-speed Internet and new bedding on the
signature Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed, a luxurious ensemble with a
plush mattress, assortment of pillows and stylish duvet.

Located just one and a half miles from baggage claim, Four Points by Sheraton
Chicago O`Hare Airport is the perfect choice for travelers to Chicago. The
smoke-free hotel is convenient to several area businesses and many leading
attractions, including the shops and boutiques along Chicago`s Magnificent Mile,
the Art Institute of Chicago, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, University of
Chicago and Loyola University.

About Four Points by Sheraton

Four Points by Sheraton, with 147 properties in 24 countries, offers the
self-sufficient traveler style and comfort – all at an honest value. All hotels
feature free high-speed Internet access, complimentary bottled water, and a
great beer at the end of a long day courtesy of the brand`s signature Best Brews
program. Four Points by Sheraton hotels are located in easy-to-reach areas -
close to major airports, suburban centers, urban hot spots and resort and
vacation destinations. For more information, please visit www.fourpoints.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and
leisure companies in the world with 966 properties in more than 100 countries
and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a
fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and
residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis, The
Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton,
and the recently launched Aloft, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns
Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators
of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information,
please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Stacy Trevino, 914-640-8513
stacy.trevino@starwoodhotels.com

Long standing InnFlux client Schiller Park, IL Four Points by  Sheraton has been named the “Best Hotel for Business near O’Hare” Airport.

See the original Reuters article here: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS93442+12-Oct-2009+BW20091012

Full article:

Hotel Unveils Refurbished Guest Rooms, Restaurant, Fitness Center and New Fleet
of Airport Shuttles
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.–(Business Wire)–
Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O`Hare Airport is putting the final touches on a
$5 million renovation that has resulted in significant upgrades to the lobby,
guest rooms, restaurant and fitness center, as part of the Four Points by
Sheraton global revitalization campaign. In the past fiveyears, Starwood Hotels
& Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its licensees have invested more than
$1 billion to reinvent the Four Points by Sheraton brand driven by major
property renovations, conversions and new-build hotels.

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O`Hare Airport was recently named the “Best
Hotel for Business near Chicago`s O`Hare Airport” by Chicago Business Powered by
Crain`s. The hotel`s number one ranking reflects its newly refurbished guest
rooms, upgraded meeting facilities, and brand-new, 30-passenger airport
shuttles, which run every 20 minutes. When guests pull up to the hotel, they
will notice enhanced signage on the hotel`s exterior, including the familiar
Four Points by Sheraton pinwheel logo.

The upgraded lobby and family room boast comfortable, new seating and cozy,
conversational areas where guests can chat with fellow travelers, grab a cup of
fresh coffee and pop open their laptops using the hotel`s free high-speed
Internet. Ideal for both corporate and social functions, the hotel`s 12,000
square-feet of renovated meeting facilities include two ballrooms and an
executive boardroom. The hotel also refreshed its full-service restaurant,
Mirage, with new colors, as well as new carpeting and seating to create a
casual, relaxed atmosphere. Guests will also enjoy working out in the hotel`s
renovated fitness facility, which offers new LifeFitness equipment with LCD
televisions.

“Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O`Hare Airport now truly embodies the brand`s
revitalized contemporary look and feel. We upgraded not only our guest rooms,
but also the lobby, restaurant and meeting facilities to create an open,
relaxing atmosphere for travelers,” said Arun Sharma, General Manager, Four
Points by Sheraton Chicago O`Hare Airport. “We strive to provide guests with
everything they want and need – spacious guestrooms, comfortable beds, and an
engaging social atmosphere.”

The hotel`s 295 completely refurbished guest rooms are fresh, clean and
comfortable. Rooms were repainted and outfitted with contemporary, new
furniture, including desks designed for the laptop user, and new lighting and
artwork. Highlights of the all-new bathrooms include new tubs, flooring,
fixtures, mirrors and lighting. Rooms also offer flat-screen televisions, free
bottled water, complimentary high-speed Internet and new bedding on the
signature Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed, a luxurious ensemble with a
plush mattress, assortment of pillows and stylish duvet.

Located just one and a half miles from baggage claim, Four Points by Sheraton
Chicago O`Hare Airport is the perfect choice for travelers to Chicago. The
smoke-free hotel is convenient to several area businesses and many leading
attractions, including the shops and boutiques along Chicago`s Magnificent Mile,
the Art Institute of Chicago, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, University of
Chicago and Loyola University.

About Four Points by Sheraton

Four Points by Sheraton, with 147 properties in 24 countries, offers the
self-sufficient traveler style and comfort – all at an honest value. All hotels
feature free high-speed Internet access, complimentary bottled water, and a
great beer at the end of a long day courtesy of the brand`s signature Best Brews
program. Four Points by Sheraton hotels are located in easy-to-reach areas -
close to major airports, suburban centers, urban hot spots and resort and
vacation destinations. For more information, please visit www.fourpoints.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and
leisure companies in the world with 966 properties in more than 100 countries
and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a
fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and
residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis, The
Luxury Collection, W, Westin, Le Méridien, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton,
and the recently launched Aloft, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns
Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators
of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information,
please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Stacy Trevino, 914-640-8513
stacy.trevino@starwoodhotels.com

Copyright Business Wire 2009

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Staybridge Suites Opens First Kansas Hotel in Wichita
Growth for Staybridge Suites continues with hotels now open in 41 U.S. states.
Friday, October 16, 2009

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms announced today that a new 88-room Staybridge Suites recently opened in Wichita. The Staybridge Suites location is the state’s first Staybridge Suites hotel. The new Staybridge Suites Wichita is located at 2250 N. Greenwich Road,  St. N, Wichita, Kansas 67226.

The Staybridge Suites Wichita is owned by Keystone-DKC/Midas Holdings, LLC and managed by Midas Hospitality LLC, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group.

“We’re very pleased to welcome this property to our swiftly growing family of upscale extended-stay hotels,” said Gina LaBarre, vice president, Brand Delivery, the Americas, IHG.  “This is the first Staybridge Suites in Kansas, and our extended-stay amenities, such as full kitchens, comfortable living areas, housekeeping and meal services, will appeal to guests whether they’re in the Wichita area for business or leisure.”

The 88-room property features three well-designed spacious suite options (deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom/two-bath). All suites include in-room DVD/CD players; functional, well-lit work stations with ergonomic seating; speaker phones with direct-dial number, personal voice mail and complimentary local phone calls; and fully equipped kitchens.

Consistent with the Staybridge Suites brand, the new property offers exceptional guest amenities including a deluxe complimentary daily breakfast buffet featuring Wolfgang Puck coffee; complimentary guest laundry and workout facilities; a complimentary 24-hour business services center;  400 square feet of meeting space; a guest library with books and games; and BridgeMart®, the hotel’s 24-hour convenience store stocked with snacks, sundries, beverages and easy-to-prepare meals. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s heated, outdoor pool, complimentary parking, and an outdoor courtyard with barbecue Pavilion.

Guests are invited to get comfortable in the hotel’s Great Room for evening “Sundowner” receptions three days a week for complimentary refreshments, light appetizers and conversation.  The hotel features the brand’s “Just Like Home Theater” situated in the hotels’ common area complete with a 60” plasma HDTV, surround-sound and comfortable, overstuffed chairs. Guests at Staybridge Suites Wichita can get Internet connectivity throughout the hotel with complimentary “Wireless Anywhere.”

“Staybridge Suites comes to Wichita at a perfect time to meet the increasing demand for upscale extended-stay hotels and serving the needs of the nearby aviation manufacturing industry,” said David Robert, Chief Operating Officer, Midas Hospitality, LLC. “We are uniquely designed to cater to those who plan to stay for longer periods of time while traveling for business, as well as leisure guests visiting the area.”

Staybridge Suites participates in IHG’s guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards. The industry’s first and largest guest loyalty program has more than 44 million members. Priority Club Rewards membership is free and guests can enroll by logging on at priority club.com, by calling 1.888.211.9874 or by inquiring at the front desk of this hotel or any one of IHG’s more than 4,300 hotels worldwide.

About Staybridge Suites Hotels
Staybridge Suites® is an innovative all-suite hotel brand designed to meet the needs of extended-stay guests.  It is ideal for travelers seeking a residential-style hotel that is perfect for business, relocation and vacations.  Amenities include: three suite types (deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom/2 bath) with fully equipped kitchens, highly functional work areas, two-line speaker phone with voicemail and direct dial access and free high-speed internet access. Staybridge Suites offers free “Wireless Anywhere”, complimentary daily deluxe breakfast buffet and evening Sundowner reception three days a week, and 24-hour business services featuring complimentary PC work stations and free Internet access.

Staybridge Suites entered the extended-stay segment in December 1998 when its flagship location in Alpharetta, Georgia, opened. Since that opening, the Staybridge Suites brand continues to grow rapidly with more than 160 hotels open across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.  There are nearly 150 Staybridge Suites in the pipeline, including 7 outside of the Americas.

Staybridge Suites was recently named best in customer satisfaction during the first quarter of 2009.  Based on 35,000 customer interviews in a Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI) quarterly survey, guests named Staybridge Suites the leader in customer satisfaction within the upscale hotel segment. Staybridge Suites’ score surpassed 23 other hotel brands in this category.

InnFlux was chosen after an extensive review process of possible vendors, because of the breadth and quality of its services. InnFlux will help existing hotels assess their current HSIA system, to determine whether or not it meets brand standards, and will offer improvement options, when appropriate. InnFlux will also work with developers of new Country Inns & Suites and Park Inn hotels to build guest Internet networks that meet and exceed customer expectations.

InnFlux, beyond providing HSIA, will also offer other corresponding services such as tech support for non-InnFlux HSIA systems, back office network support, Meeting Internet authentication and billing, Guest and Lobby PCs, ISP load balancing and aggregation , and guest printing.

David Wieland, CEO of Tantus Networks, parent company of InnFlux, states, “We’re proud to be selected by Country Inns & Suites and Park Inn Hotels as one of their designated vendors for these two brands. Both companies have a strong commitment to quality and a positive guest experience.”

Country Inns & Suites By Carlson and Park Inn brands are comprised of nearly 500 hotels and over 40,000 rooms. Country Inns and Suites By Carlson is one of the fastest growing brands in the hospitality industry.

InnFlux has serviced more than 700 hotels since its inception in 2003. Combing best of breed hardware technologies with its proprietary Helios Network Management System, InnFlux consistently achieves top rank for quality and guest experience.

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In addition to giving away many non-traditional items, they are also bucking the trend when it comes to paid or free Internet access at a hotel of this stature.

The philosophy of the of the Beverly Hills Raffles is to provide the absolute best guest experience ever.  That’s why they not only chose InnFlux as their HSIA provider, but they also chose to give away their Internet access for free.

Our congratulations to the Raffles for their continued commitment to quality and the guest experience.