Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration selects DataValet to provide Statler Hotel guests with improved HSIA
Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration selects DataValet to provide Statler Hotel guests with improved HSIA
DataValet joins Cornell University’s list of outstanding strategic technology providers
Montreal, Quebec, December 6, 2004 -- DataValet announced today that the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration has chosen to upgrade its high-speed internet solution in the School's Statler Hotel. DataValet joins an exclusive list of strategic technology support providers for this world-class hotel, which serves as the gateway to Cornell for visitors from around the world.
The hotel will offer the full portfolio of DataValet services including web-based printing, faxing, surveys, and meeting room reservations, all designed to complement the high-speed internet experience now available to guests.
“We were impressed by the DataValet’s guest room internet solution, as well as its exceptional help desk support and outstanding customer service,” states Tim Durnford, the Hotel School’s Director of Information Technologies. “We are confident that the flexibility of DataValet’s high-speed solutions best meets our current and future needs.”
DataValet is pleased to partner with the Cornell Hotel School and its 150-room property. “The Statler Hotel is a hub for knowledge sharing between current and future executives in the hospitality industry,” says Philippe Labrosse, DataValet Vice President. “The Statler Hotel is often considered a benchmark to measure up to in our industry, and it’s an honor to be affiliated with this distinguished institution.”
About the Cornell School of Hotel Administration
The Cornell School of Hotel Administration is shaping the global knowledge base for hospitality management through leadership in education, research and industry advancement. The school provides management-level instruction in the full range of hospitality disciplines, educating the next generation of leaders in the world’s largest industry. Founded in 1922 as the nation’s first collegiate program of study in hospitality management, the Cornell Hotel School is recognized as the world leader in its field. For more information, visit www.hotelschool.cornell.edu.
About the Statler Hotel
A unit of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, the 150-room Statler Hotel and J.W. Marriott Conference Center is an ideal teaching facility located at the center of campus. Hotel School students put their classroom learning to practical use, teaming with veteran employees to run an outstanding hotel known for its gracious accommodations, exquisite cuisine and superb conference facilities.
About DataValet
DataValet enables properties to distribute and manage Internet services seamlessly to customers with mobile connectivity needs. Launched in 1998, the DataValet solution has quickly penetrated North America’s hotel market. It has been endorsed and adopted by such top brand hotels as Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton, Le Meridien, Radisson, Holiday Inn and Best Western, as well as many renowned property ownership groups. For more information, please visit www.datavalet.com.
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