The owner of leading Hamilton hotel Ventura Inn & Suites says there are now other suitable options in the New Zealand pay-TV market for accommodation providers
Thursday 7 September 2017, 10:50AM
By Media PA
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Kenneth Mitchell, owner of leading Hamilton hotel Ventura Inn and Suites, is among those in the accommodation sector now looking at other options for pay-TV services.
“At Ventura we are upgrading our in-house room entertainment which ultimately we want to be on a par with that offered in-flight on airlines,” Mitchell said.
“We still retain Sky in our hotel but my main concern is that hotels and motels have to look closely at the excessive ongoing fees that Sky charges,” Mitchell said.
“The charges have to be considered expensive in terms of what you get,” he said.
As an alternative Ventura has introduced Apple TV boxes including Netflix and a growing range of apps into the guest rooms at Ventura Inn & Suites which provide a very good alternative at a much lower cost. “It has meant a cost saving at Ventura Inn & Suites in the order of $22,000 across our 50 rooms.”
He also comments that a lot of the content offered by Sky TV is out of date. “Many of Sky TV’s 50 channels provide old content which is frequently repeated and does not have the same appeal.
“The only benefit of having Sky TV is the sport options it offers and we have certainly not axed it altogether,” Mitchell said.
Ventura Inn & Suites enjoys a reputation among corporate travellers, thanks to its spacious conference room and features a full range of audio visual equipment.
Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton is superbly located at the south end of the central business district, only metres from city businesses and the best restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Nearby attractions include the SKYCITY Hamilton Casino, Waikato Museum of Art & History, Hamilton Gardens and lots of shopping! We are only a short drive from the Claudelands Event Centre and Arena.
Ideal for corporate, leisure and all types of guests, Venture Inn & Suites in Hamilton has 50 rooms and a variety of suite options so that there is something to cater for everyone. All guest rooms are air conditioned for your total comfort.
Contact Ventura Inn & Suites:
23 Clarence St, Hamilton
Ph: +64 7 838 0110
Email: reservations@venturainns.co.nz
Website: http://www.venturainns.co.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VenturaHamilton/
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