Sometimes the numbers just speak for themselves:
55.7% of guests indicate interest in a connectivity center.
(Zoomerang, March 2008)
35.3% of guests are more satisfied if their room supports device connectivity.
(Zoomerang, May 2008)
73.7% of guests travel with a laptop and 32.1% travel with a portable DVD player.
(Zoomerang, March 2008)
75.7% of travelers carry one or more of the following while traveling:
(% carrying individual item)
Laptop 68.8%
DVD player 19.7%
Camcorder 23.5%
Game console 6.7%
(Zoomerang survey of 1,014 travelers, June 2009)
So the question really comes down to not whether or not to offer a connectivity center…but which one? Well you're in luck because LodgeNet has three very tasteful and feature rich options to choose from:
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LodgeNet RoomDock™ Premier is a stylish desktop solution that allows guests to easily and conveniently connect their iPod or other portable device to a high-definition television display. Unlike most other guest-connectivity solutions, the RoomDock™ Premier is truly integrated with your in-room system, allowing guests to access their content using a single TV remote control. In addition, its unique architecture allows for remote configuration and software updates without requiring an in-room technician visit.
Through PowerWave’s high-tech, high-touch connectivity experience, guests are able to easily connect any number of personal technology devices to their in-room HDTV and high-performance speakers. In a matter of seconds, hotel guests are able to enjoy everything from creating better presentations to music to gaming by connecting to their personal devices, such as Laptop, MP3 player (iPod), personal gaming station (Wii, Xbox), DVD player, digital camera, iPhone, digital video camera, and more. The result is a superior all-around experience for your guests.
The LodgeNet LaunchPad® allows your guests to connect to your in-room television with a wide variety of portable devices such as laptop computers, digital audio and video players (including iPods), portable DVD players and more. Unlike other guest connectivity centers, the LaunchPad is truly integrated with your in-room entertainment system, allowing guests to access their content using the TV remote control. And, as a networked device, it supports remote configuration and software updates without a technician needing to visit the room.
So over to your right is a lot more information about each solution. Go ahead, look at them all, then call us or click here to get going on offering your guests what they are really asking for when it comes to in room entertainment.