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Comfort Suites Ramps Up Tech Offering |
Comfort Suites Ramps Up Tech Offering
SILVER SPRING, MD—Choice Hotels International's Comfort Suites brand will be offering new technology, rolling out an in-room recharge station to meet the ever-shifting needs of business and leisure travelers.
The device, which will be available in all Comfort Suites' guestrooms by next summer, is designed to secure to virtually any desk and provides three standard AC and two USB power outlets.
“Direct feedback from guests showed a clear need to provide more easily accessible in-room power outlets,” said Christina Williamson, senior director of brand planning.
The re-charge station was designed by Brandstand Products, a subsidiary of TXS Industrial Design Inc., based largely on the functionality requested by the Comfort Suites brand.
“This new re-charge device is part of the brand’s 'Your Suite Success' program, which is a special set of amenities and services designed specifically for the business traveler and unique to the Comfort Suites brand,” added Williamson.
http://hotelbusiness.com/hb/links/news/news.asp?ID=42200
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Comfort Suites install charging stations |
Comfort Suites install charging stations
As new technologies change and develop, so do the travel needs for today’s modern traveler. More and more hotel guests across the industry are calling out for in-room amenities that are more tech-friendly and useful for their everyday needs, specifically the ability to re-charge all of their gizmos and gadgets in one convenient, easy-to-use location. This is exactly what will be offered to guests through a new program from the upper midscale Comfort Suites brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International and designed with both today’s business and leisure travelers in mind.
The new in-room device, available in all Comfort Suites brand property guestrooms by next summer, is designed to secure to virtually any desk and instantly provides three standard AC and two USB power outlets. The people behind the Comfort Suites brand launched the new program in direct response to real guest feedback.
“Direct feedback from guests showed a clear need to provide more easily accessible in-room power outlets,” said Christina Williamson, senior director of brand planning for the Comfort Suites brand at Choice Hotels. “With business travelers in particular, we know that a hotel room is often used as an ‘office away from the office’ and today’s modern work environment includes a ergonomic desk and chair, plenty of desktop workspace, good light, and more than ever, ample power outlets for computes, phones, cameras, and more. We’re thrilled to be the first to offer this solution to business travelers.”
Comfort Suites brand research identified a true pain point for business travelers—they don’t want to have to get down on their hands and knees to search for available outlets and they don’t want to have to travel with their own power strips. By requiring a simple, centrally located re-charge device capable of providing surge-protected power to multiple mobile gadgets, Comfort Suites hotels are able to deliver a more uniformed and improved in-room work experience, one worthy of even the most demanding and productive road warriors. The new re-charge station was designed by Brandstand Products based largely on the functionality requested by the Comfort Suites brand.
“This new re-charge device is part of the brand’s Your Suite SuccessTM program, which is a special set of amenities and services designed specifically for the business traveler and unique to the Comfort Suites brand,” added Williamson. “Our goal is to help guests create the hassle-free stay experience business travelers need so that they can leave refreshed and ready to take on the day after staying at one of our 600-plus Comfort Suites hotel locations.”
In May 2011, the Comfort Suites brand, along with Comfort Inn, rolled out an entirely new design concept, featuring a warm color palette and familiar yet refreshing design elements. The new aesthetic includes a warmly-lit signature entry, redesigned lobbies will dark wood-style flooring, and flexible seating featuring plush sofas and lounge chairs in cozy groupings. The Comfort Suites prototype specifically will help to make technology even more accessible to its guests with an interactive touch screen as well as business center and free Wi-Fi in the lobby. Comfort Suites hotels will also feature added features like a breathtaking two-story lobby, convenient market place, and redesigned fitness center. Redesigned Comfort Suites guestrooms will be large and especially plush, offering spa-like baths with oversized showers, signature sectional sleeper sofas and ottomans as well as in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Travelers will begin to see the new look and feel in Comfort Suites hotels opening next fall; amenities will vary by location
http://www.hotelmanagement.net/technology/comfort-suites-install-charging-stations-13506
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Brandstand Alarm Clock – Now APPROVED for Best Western! |
Brandstand Alarm Clock – Now APPROVED for Best Western!
PRESS RELEASE
Dallas, Texas July20, 2011
The Brandstand Alarm Clock is now APPROVED for all Best Western properties!
Pre-orders will be accepted prior to 9/23/11 availability.
The Brandstand Alarm Clock is designed with the hotel guest in mind!
Features include:
- Single Day Alarm
- 1” LCD Display
- iPod and iPhone Charging
- Aux Cable Attached
About Brandstand Products:
Brandstand Products, a subsidiary of TXS Industrial Design Inc., offers innovatively designed, user-friendly amenity products for the hospitality industry. Brandstand Products’ customers range from the independent hotelier to some of the largest property management and corporate companies in North America. Their products can be seen in hotels throughout the world.
For more information please contact:
Brandstand Products
1761 International Parkway #135
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: 877-843-3681
Fax: 972-783-9722
www.brandstand.com
Meridith Martin or Kristin Kritz
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© 2011 Brandstand Product, All rights reserved.
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Cubie Photoshoot @ NYLO - Las Colinas |
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Introducing the Brandstand Cubie! |
Brandstand Products introduces the Brandstand Cubie™ - A stylish, yet affordable, way to add power to the hotel guest room!
PRESS RELEASE
Dallas, Texas June 15, 2011
With today’s modern traveler carrying an increasing amount of personal electronics, the demand for convenient power outlets in a hotel room continues to rise. Recognizing this growing trend, Brandstand Products is introducing a stylish, yet affordable, way to add more power outlets to the hotel guest room.
The Brandstand Cubie™ is available in two standard designs: 3 Power Outlets / 2 USB Charging Ports or 4 Power Outlets. The Cubie™ offers complete surge and over-current protection and its versatile mounting bracket can be easily installed to a variety of desktops or nightstands.
Available in two standard designs:
Type A - 3 Power Outlets / 2 USB Charging Ports
Type B - 4 Power Outlets
Product Information:
- Convenient Desktop Power Outlets
- USB Charging (Type A Only)
- Rotated Plug Layout
- Multiple Mounting Options
- Bracket Easily Attaches to Desktop
- Complete Surge Protection
- Over-current Protection
- 6 ft Power Cord
- Protective Rubber Foot on Mounting Bracket
- Installation Hardware Included
- Optional Branded Faceplate or Ethernet Cable
- ETL Approved (UL Standards)
- Dimensions (not including mounting bracket): 4.75" x 4" x 2.5"
About Brandstand Products:
Brandstand Products, a subsidiary of TXS Industrial Design Inc., offers innovatively designed, user-friendly amenity products for the hospitality industry. Brandstand Products’ customers range from the independent hotelier to some of the largest property management and corporate companies in North America. Their products can be seen in hotels throughout the world.
For more information please contact:
Brandstand Products
1761 International Parkway #135
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: 877-843-3681
Fax: 972-783-9722
www.brandstand.com
Meridith Martin or Kristin Kritz
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
© 2011 Brandstand Product, All rights reserved.
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Amenity Travelers Want Most: Power for Their Gadgets |
Business Day
The Amenity Travelers Want Most: Power for Their Gadgets
By SUSAN STELLIN
Published: May 4, 2011
The amenities derby among hotels has given way to a few simple wants, which include a good bed, good light, a good desk and the power sources that keep the gadgets working.
Full Article
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Cubie Promotional T-shirts |
May 10,2011
New Cubie Promotional T-shirt!
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Brandstand Lauches a Home and Office Website |
January 11, 2011
Due to increasing demand by the consumer market, Brandstand Products has decided to launch a Home and Office. This site features many of the same products that hoteliers have been using and loving for years.
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Power to the People! Brandstand Products introduces Brandstand Connection Panels |
December 1, 2009
Brandstand Power and Connection Panels bring power and/or data to the desktop for added guest convenience. With a modular platform, each panel is customized for your connectivity needs with solutions ranging from all power to a combination of data and media components. Panel can be easily embedded into the desktop for an integrated appearance or attached to the edge of the desk as a retrofit option. Component options include: power outlet, USB charging hub, Ethernet port, iPod/iPhone charging dock, HDMI coupler, Audio & Video input. Unit requires no electrical hardwiring. UL Approved.
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