Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria’s corporate guests will be entitled to have, aside from unlimited wireless Internet and broadband connection, a SmartBro Pocket Wi-Fi (for every room they occupy) which they can bring with them anywhere, even outside hotel premises. With the device, guests can create a Wi-Fi hotspot and provide 3G connection for up to 10 gadgets.
A partnership between Crowne Plaza and Smart Communications, Inc., the service aims to boost productivity, making it easier for business travelers to accomplish their goals whether it is for closing deals in corporate meetings or connecting with their loved ones.
Considered a first-in-the-market innovation and a first-of-its kind joint venture in the Philippine hospitality industry, the partnership is made possible by Smart’s advanced broadband network which currently operates more than 10,000 4G-capable (HSPA+, LTE/LTE-A) sites and backed by four times more fiber power around the country.
According to Crowne Plaza’s Director of Sales and Marketing Trixie de Chavez, corporate accounts or those corporations which have contracts with Crowne Plaza will be provided with a Pocket Wi-Fi as a value-added service and no extra cost will be charge from them. Internet access will be given to them even if they are outside the hotel so they can be easily connected.
“We are excited to partner with Crowne Plaza to deliver another pioneering service in the Philippines. With Smart’s ultrafast and reliable mobile broadband coverage, guests can stay connected and productive whether they are inside or outside of hotel premises,” said Michele Curran, Data and International Services Marketing Head at Smart.
Curran adds that the collaboration with Crowne Plaza is part of their commitment to provide broadband connectivity options to everyone. “With Smart, guests and travelers will continue to do more with the power of the Internet at a very reliable mobile connection.”
Crowne Plaza taps Smart Bro for guests’ Internet needs outside hotel. Photo shows (from left): James Jorge Acquisitions Manager Smart Broadband Prepaid, Richard Mathew Dimagiba Senior Manager Smart Broadband Prepaid, Michele Curran Data and International Services Marketing Head Smart Communications, Trixie De Chavez Director of Sales and Marketing Crowne Plaza and Nice Tiambeng Director of Sales Crowne Plaza.
