TeleAdapt Inc., the leading worldwide supplier of connectivity products for the hospitality industry, proudly announces today the appointment of Jeff Soares as the US business development manager. Based in Sacramento, California, Soares will be responsible for introducing TeleAdapt's range of connectivity solutions that enhance the guest's in-room entertainment experience, to hotels throughout the West Coast.

"In-room entertainment is going through a paradigm shift right now; hoteliers are seeing an increase in their in-room entertainment options for both new and guest-delivered content," said Neil Betterton, TeleAdapt Americas vice president. "Despite the global economic climate, hotels in the West Coast continue to feel the demand to supply their guests better, more forward-thinking technology.

"I'm excited to bring Jeff on board to further educate hotels on the entertainment trends of today's guests and introduce affordable, reliable products that will make a positive impact on their repeat business metrics as well as an increase in their RevPAR."

Soares brings to TeleAdapt a wealth of experience in technical design and complex IP/Internet knowledge, most recently working as a technical sales consultant for AT&T. He also has held account management positions with Corsa Network Technologies/SBS Networking and MCI, Inc, both in San Jose, CA.

Soares holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from San Jose State University. When not discussing connectivity solutions for hotels, Soares enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, aged four and six, as well as playing soccer and coaching his eldest son's soccer team.

For more information on TeleAdapt's range of reliable, affordable connectivity products, visit www.teleadapt.com.

About TeleAdapt - Keeping Your World Connected

Founded in 1992 by current CEO Gordon Brown, TeleAdapt has over 20 years" experience in the design, manufacture and supply of connectivity products to the hospitality industry. From initial focus towards supporting the business traveller struggling with dial-up modem connections, TeleAdapt has been at the vanguard of the introduction of high-speed Internet in hotels, providing in-room solutions to enhance guest connectivity. Today, TeleAdapt's Internet, power, docking and multi-media products can be found in over 4 million hotel rooms worldwide - from 2 to 7 star, from a small boutique to the largest hotels and the foremost hotel brands in the world.

Global Coverage

With operations in the UK, USA, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE and Korea, and with an extensive reseller network, TeleAdapt's hospitality division is equipped to serve both global hospitality brands and local chains. TeleAdapt holds approved supplier status and Brand Standards for a variety of its products for most multinational hotel groups including Accor, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Jumeirah, MGM, Sands, Starwood, and Taj. TeleAdapt has strategic partnerships with major TV manufacturers and HSIA/VOD suppliers and was a founding member of HTNG.

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