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February 27, 2006
Presentation Services® Signs Exclusive Deal
Presentation Services®, the leading provider of in-house audiovisual and event technology services to the hospitality industry, today announced it will become the exclusive provider of High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) for meeting rooms and conference space at all Omni Hotels locations throughout North America. The agreement provides meeting planners with a single source of contact for on-site meeting room technology support. Omni Hotels was the first luxury hotel brand to offer brand-wide HSIA access with a full-time on-site support team to its meetings guests in 2002.
"Presentation Services is in a unique position to support our valuable group meetings business by combining Internet services with their existing audiovisual support," said Paul Dietzler, executive vice president of asset management for Omni Hotels. "We believe Presentation Services has proven themselves to be a great technology partner in creating the unparalleled experiences that meeting planners have come to expect at Omni Hotels."
As the exclusive meeting room HSIA provider, Presentation Services will provide services including robust Internet connections, the ability to segment and dedicate bandwidth to ensure speed and reliability, set-up local area networks for clients, and ensure a seamless extension into applications of HSIA such as cyber cafés. Equally important, the same on-site contact will coordinate audiovisual, Internet and all other meeting and event technology requirements making it easier to create and execute meetings and events.
"We're excited that Omni has chosen Presentation Services to provide a better meeting room experience for their group meetings and event customers," said Digby Davies, president and chief executive officer, Audio Visual Services Corporation®, the parent company of Presentation Services. "We believe that planners will greatly benefit from a single on-site technology partner, and we will continue to expand our range of audiovisual, Internet and other technology solutions for Omni Hotels and their group business guests."
About Presentation Services
Presentation Services (PSAV) is the leading provider of in-house audiovisual and event technology services to more than 600 luxury hotels, resorts and conference centers in North America, Mexico and Europe. Presentation Services combines the latest in technology with a full range of event services together with unique insight of the hotel to enhance the meeting and event experience. Presentation Services works as a seamless part of each hotel's team to help clients effectively deliver their message. Presentation Services continually trains their team members in technical, management, sales and hospitality skills to provide the highest level of service to every client. For more information, visit www.ps-av.com.
About Audio Visual Services Corporation
Audio Visual Services Corporation (AVSC) is the parent company of Presentation Services. In addition to the leading in-house operations of its PSAV business, AVSC is a leading provider of complete audiovisual and technology support to the meeting and event industry through Audiovisual Headquarter (AVHQ). AVHQ offers specialized operations in staging and corporate theater, associations, tradeshows, and national rentals. The combined scope allows AVSC to provide unparalleled event technology solutions to production companies, trade associations, and corporate customers throughout North America, Mexico and Europe. For more information, visit www.avservicescorp.com.
About Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels was recently ranked "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM)*. The brand offers surprisingly sensible luxury accommodations at hotels and resorts located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Each property in the Omni Hotels portfolio provides guests with exceptional personalized service and exquisite décor, creating a distinctive experience at each location. Omni Hotels offers unsurpassed facilities with a wide range of guest services and amenities including wireless high speed Internet connectivity, wine tastings, gourmet dining and unique fitness options from in-room workouts to state-of-the-art fitness facilities. www.omnihotels.com.
