LodgeNet Putting "Four Screen" Future On Display At HITEC

LodgeNet Putting "Four Screen" Future On Display At HITEC

Company to Showcase Latest TV, Mobile and Broadband InnovationsAt Nation's Largest Hospitality Technology Show

Appearance to Open with In-Booth Press Event and Mobile App Vendor Tutorial

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LNET), the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to the hospitality industry and the consumers they serve, will use the upcoming HITEC show in Baltimore to highlight the company's latest achievements related to the ongoing deployment of its "four screen" services offering.

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"We're excited to tell our four screen story at HITEC," says David Goldstone, Vice President of Sales & Hotel Relations for LodgeNet. "Once hoteliers see the technology in action, we think they'll be amazed at how our services can help them connect with their guests through all the screens they're watching today."

The company's HITEC appearance in Booth 2210 will emphasize four areas of progress:


-- Expanded Array of Cross-Platform Services: Since adopting its four
screen strategy, LodgeNet has deployed a number of market-driven
services that can be accessed through the Envision(TM) iTV platform as
well as travelers' smartphones and tablets. Among these is an
Interactive Program Guide (IPG), which enables guests to easily find and
tune to TV programs in the room. "Channel lineups change from one hotel
to the next, and a printed channel guide doesn't do it for guests
anymore," says Paul Johnson, Vice President of Product Management for
LodgeNet. "Guests have IPGs at home and they want the same convenience
when they travel. So not only do we offer a variety of IPG solutions for
the TV, we also have a mobile IPG app that guests can subscribe to for a
nominal fee. Both of these options are available to hotels without
purchasing additional in-room hardware." HITEC visitors can also see the
company's numerous cross-platform applications including Dining, Guest
Request, Compendium/Guest Info and Checkout - available in LodgeNet's
600,000+ mobile-enabled rooms as well as the Envision iTV platform -
that further enhance the guest experience before, during and after the
stay.
-- Premium IPTV Platform: LodgeNet will also be unveiling IP Advanced, a
high-end IPTV solution that offers guests virtually every feature of the
"at-home" Internet-connected TV experience without requiring a dedicated
PC in each room. The company plans to release more information about IP
Advanced in a separate announcement during the show.
-- Enhanced Third-Party Integration: LodgeNet has made significant strides
in ensuring its platforms interface seamlessly with other hotel systems.
The LodgeNet Integration Engine facilitates efficient and consistent
communication with multiple third-party providers through the LodgeNet
system to the multiple screens. "This is really about helping hoteliers
improve their ROI by increasing the revenue potential of their rooms and
driving down operational costs at the same time," explains Johnson.
"When a hotel can tie the TV, mobile and broadband platforms into their
PMS/POS systems, their guest services and marketing become more timely
and personalized, which in turn can make those efforts more relevant and
effective."
-- Streamlined and Refocused Broadband Operations: HITEC will mark
LodgeNet's first industry appearance since announcing the integration of
its Media and Broadband sales teams last month. In conjunction with the
company's broadband partner (DOCOMO), the re-organization is accompanied
by a new corporate focus on expediting the rollout of best-in-class
broadband service to current and prospective customers. "Our vision is
to leverage the PowerPortal(TM) and Integration Engine technologies used
to support our iTV and mobile solutions across the broadband platform as
well, allowing hoteliers to utilize the landing page on guests' laptops
as the 'fourth screen' in their marketing and service efforts," says
Johnson.
In addition to guest facing technologies, visitors to the LodgeNet booth can see the extensive capabilities of the LodgeNet PowerPortal, a Web-based tool that gives hotels the power to control the content and messaging displayed on the guest room TV, mobile devices and broadband portal.

"Through the capabilities of our iTV, mobile and broadband platforms - all controlled through the PowerPortal - we are covering all the bases for hoteliers who want to improve their bottom line, target their marketing and deliver a consistent guest experience across today's most prevalent technology touchpoints," says Goldstone.

LodgeNet will launch its 2012 HITEC appearance on Tuesday, June 26 with an in-booth press event at 10:00 AM EDT, followed at 10:30 by a Mobile App vendor tutorial which is open to all show attendees.

HITEC - the nation's largest hospitality technology trade show - is being held June 25-28 at the Baltimore Convention Center. For event information, visit http://www.hftp.org/hitec.

About LodgeNet
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve. Recently named by Advertising Age as one of the Leading 100 US Media Companies, LodgeNet Interactive serves approximately 1.6 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The Company's services include: Interactive Television, Broadband, award-winning Mobile and Advertising Media Solutions along with nationwide technical and professional support services. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, The Hotel Networks and LodgeNet Healthcare. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET.For more information, please visit www.lodgenet.com.

LodgeNet, the LodgeNet logo, Envision, and PowerPortal are trademarks or registered trademarks of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.



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CONTACT: Ann Parker, Director of Corporate Communications, LodgeNet Interactive Corporation, +1-605-988-1000, communications@lodgenet.com

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