DENVER, CO, March 13, 2012 – Roomlinx, Inc. (OTC: RMLX), the innovative developer of interactive TV (iTV) applications for the hospitality industry, announced today the entry into a master service agreement with an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H). Pursuant to the agreement, Roomlinx will be a provider of Integrated Hotel Technologies, including in-room entertainment, High Speed Internet and High Definition TV Programming for participating Hyatt hotels and resorts in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. The roll out will begin immediately and it is anticipated that up to 60,000 Hyatt rooms will be installed with Roomlinx’s iTV platform within the next two years. The systems have already been installed in the nearly 1,800 guestrooms at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Andaz 5th Avenue in New York, and most recently at Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center.
The agreement to roll out Roomlinx will offer Hyatt a meaningful technology differentiator within the highly competitive hotel market. Roomlinx iTV combines the best of HD TV, Internet, PC functionality and Video on Demand along with a versatile selection of guest amenities all available via a high definition LCD TV.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans Main Screen on Roomlinx iTV System
With Roomlinx iTV guests will have access to a robust feature set through the HDTV such as:
- Internet Apps including Netflix, Pandora, Hulu, YouTube, Facebook, and many more
- International and U.S. television programming on demand
- Click and Go TV program guide
- Web Games
- MP3 player and thumb drive access
- Ability to send directions from the iTV system to a mobile device
Guests can also easily order room service, interact with hotel associates, make restaurant reservations, edit and print documents as well as gain direct access to local dining, shopping, nightlife, cultural events or attractions all through a dynamic user interface on the TV. The choice of Roomlinx positions Hyatt as the first major hotel brand to introduce a truly integrated TV and Internet experience in place of a traditional Video-on-Demand offering.
“Today’s guests are more tech savvy than ever. They want a sophisticated, yet simplified technology and entertainment experience that is the same or better than what they have at home.” said Pete Sears, Senior Vice President, Operations, North America, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. “Hyatt’s decision to work with Roomlinx is the result of an extensive evaluation process. We look forward to working with Roomlinx and providing an outstanding guest experience.”
“We’re delighted to work with Hyatt.” said Roomlinx CEO Michael Wasik. “Hyatt’s decision to offer guests better technology and entertainment services marks a bold transition within the hotel industry.” He added, “The consumer appetite for new and fun technologies has been far outpacing what most hotels offer. Hyatt will now be able to offer an experience that satisfies that appetite. And since Roomlinx is built on a versatile platform we will adapt as needed to meet the guest’s and hotel’s future needs. Entering into this relationship with Hyatt represents what I believe to be an inflection point in Roomlinx’s business and growth and is tangible evidence of the value our products deliver to hotel operators.”