On Command and Fairmont Hotels Sign Six-Year Agreement Featuring Industry-First Content Management Capabilities

On Command and Fairmont Hotels Sign Six-Year Agreement Featuring Industry-First Content Management Capabilities

Leading In-Room Entertainment Company Launches New Group Content Management Feature in World-Class Hotel Brand

DENVER, June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Command Video Corporation, a leading provider of in-room interactive entertainment for the hotel industry and its guests, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, announced today an exclusive six-year agreement whereby On Command's in-room video-on-demand pay-per-view system, including new group feature functionality designed for Fairmont, will be installed in Fairmont Hotels across Canada.

Under the agreement, On Command will provide in-room pay-per-view entertainment for 9,500 guest rooms and 18 Fairmont hotels in Canada. These hotels will be equipped with On Command's Roommate(TM) platform and CANVAS(TM) software.

On Command's proprietary CANVAS(TM) software and menu system bring a number of key benefits to in-room entertainment operations. In addition to offering the industry's largest number of VOD options to the guest, On Command can also deliver a video concierge to the guest via the television. "This service enables the hotel to deliver customized information directly to the guest via the television," said Tad Walden, senior vice president of marketing and programming for On Command. "This technology will enable the hotel to modify the system and communicate unique messages to specific groups of guests."

Fairmont's installation intends to leverage the television power-on channel to broadcast content to its conference and meeting clientele. "The capabilities, which Fairmont has built on top of the CANVAS(TM) software, enable us to further personalize the guest experience. For example, a Meeting Planner may now enhance a conference welcome message by publishing an agenda and video introduction directly to the television in the attendee guest room," said Tim Aubrey, senior vice president finance, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "This messaging will be mirrored across existing digital touch-points in the hotel including our check-in kiosks and high-speed Internet portals."

"On Command is thrilled to have the opportunity to continue our partnership with such a prestigious leader in the hospitality marketplace," said Anne Nicolson, managing director for On Command's Canadian operations. "On Command prides itself on setting the standard when it comes to new technology, and we have once again raised the bar for creating new services that enable the hotel to enhance its operations."

"For the first time, an interactive in-room entertainment company is meshing its technology with a hotel brand to deliver relevant brand-specific content and entertainment to guests via the television. This delivers on Fairmont's commitment to provide exceptional services to guests staying in our exceptional hotels," concluded Aubrey.

About On Command

On Command Video Corporation (www.oncommand.com) is a leading provider of in-room entertainment technology to the lodging and cruise ship industries. On Command is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NYSE:L)(NYSE:LMCB). On Command entertainment services include: on-demand movies; television Internet services using high-speed broadband connectivity; television email; short form television features covering drama, comedy, news and sports; video games; and music-on-demand services through Instant Media Network, a majority-owned subsidiary of On Command and the leading provider of digital on-demand music services to the hotel industry. All On Command products are connected to guest rooms and managed by leading edge video-on- demand navigational controls and a state-of-the art guest user interface system. The guest menu system can be customized by hotel properties to create a robust platform that services the needs of On Command hotel partners and the traveling public. On Command and its distribution network services more than 1,000,000 guest rooms, which touch more than 300 million guests annually.

On Command's direct served hotel properties are located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Spain. On Command distributors serve cruise ships operating under the Royal Caribbean, Costa and Carnival flags. On Command hotel properties include more than 100 of the most prestigious hotel chains and operators in the lodging industry including, Accor, Adam's Mark Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Gaylord Hotels (Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Texan, Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord Hotel at Opryland), Hilton Hotels Corporation, Hyatt, Intercontinental Hotels Group (Inter-Continental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn), Loews, Marriott (Courtyard, Renaissance, Fairfield Inn and Residence Inn), New York Palace Hotel, Radisson, Ramada, Starwood Hotels & Resorts (Westin, Sheraton, W Hotels and Four Points), and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

About Fairmont Hotels

Featuring a collection of fabled castles, secluded lodges, storied meeting places and modern retreats, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens the doors to some of the world's most celebrated addresses. With locations throughout six countries, our 44 distinctive hotels -- including The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont Banff Springs and London's Savoy -- promise travelers unparalleled settings, rich experiences and lasting memories. Future Fairmont Hotels & Resorts include The Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya (fall 2005) The Fairmont Cairo and The Fairmont Abu Dhabi Resort & Villas. Call 1-800-441-1414 or visit us online at www.fairmont.com.

Source: On Command Video Corporation

CONTACT: Jill Wisehart, Corporate Communications, of On Command Video
Corporation, +1-720-873-3423, jwisehart@ocv.com

Web site: http://www.fairmont.com/

Web site: http://www.oncommand.com/

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