DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T1
is teaming up with Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (Host) and
GuestTek™ in a multi-year relationship to bring
cutting-edge DIRECTV shows, movies and more to tens of thousands of
Marriott hotel rooms owned by Host.
Guests at some Marriott hotels in the US that are owned by Host
are already experiencing unparalleled in-room entertainment, while
the remaining rooms will be added through the second quarter of
2016. They'll get more shows and control over what they're watching
– and the hotels benefit with streamlined content ownership.
"Hoteliers are looking to connect their customers to an
integrated video and broadband solution that can grow as needed, is
cost effective and saves energy," said Eric
Boyer, senior vice president, AT&T GigaPower, Commercial
and Connected Communities. "We've worked with GuestTek to deliver a
tailored experience. It gives guests access to the latest shows and
movies while meeting Host's expectations and Marriott's national
brand standards. Guests win when they can watch what they want
directly on the hotel room HDTV."
Working with DIRECTV, GuestTek can meet guests' expectations now
and into the future with its OneView Managed Video Platform. The
solution offers hotel guests premium features including a branded
welcome screen, a fully interactive program guide, access to
internet content and more.
"We pride ourselves on being a leader in technology solutions
for the hotel industry," said Arnon
Levy, president and CEO of GuestTek. "We're combining the
custom Marriott solution with our Internet service to deliver the
future of in-room entertainment. Guests will have an at-home
experience at their fingertips while on the go."
"Our goal is to deliver the best possible in-room experience for
our guests by working with leading providers. AT&T with
GuestTek makes that possible," said Minaz
Abji, executive vice president of asset management at Host
Hotels & Resorts. "We're excited to offer our guests an easy
way to get all the programs they're used to watching at home –
while they are traveling."
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About Host Hotels & Resorts
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 and Fortune 500
company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and
one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The
Company currently owns 97 properties in the United States and 17 properties
internationally totaling approximately 59,000 rooms. The Company
also holds non-controlling interests in five joint ventures,
including one in Europe that owns
19 hotels with approximately 6,500 rooms and one in Asia that has interests in four hotels in
Australia and India. Guided by a disciplined approach to
capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company
partners with premium brands such as Marriott®, Ritz-Carlton®,
Westin®, Sheraton®, W®, St. Regis®, Le Meridien®, The Luxury
Collection®, Hyatt®, Fairmont®, Hilton®, Swissotel®, ibis®,
Pullman®, and Novotel® in the operation of properties in over 50
major markets worldwide. For additional information, please visit
the Company's website at www.hosthotels.com.
About GuestTek
GuestTek™ is a global leader in broadband technology and
interactive solutions for the hospitality industry. Since 1996,
they have partnered with hotels to maximize their property's
offerings–enhancing the brand experience, helping them generate
more revenue and giving them total confidence that they are
delivering a world-class guest experience. The Company's head
offices are in Calgary, Alberta,
and have major support facilities in Irvine, California; Guatemala City, Guatemala and Warsaw, Poland as well as Sales offices
located throughout North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information about
GuestTek™, go to www.GuestTek.com.
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