| Atlanta, GA, June 17,
2003 -- StayOnline, the nation�s only 100% wireless high-speed Internet
access provider for the hospitality industry, announced today it has added
CNL Hospitality Properties, Inc. (�CNL�) a real estate investment trust,
to its list of clients. CNL acquires and develops properties that are leased
to or managed by nationally recognized hotel operators includin Marriott,
Hilton and Hyatt Hotels. StayOnline has just completed its first installation
for CNL at the Courtyard by Marriott in Edison, New Jersey.
�Wireless is still new to the hospitality industry,
but it is the future ,� said Clarissa Elzinga, CNL�s VP of Portfolio Management.
�There is a lot of interest regarding wireless among our current guests.
Adding the capability is a natural extension of guest service.�
 In
selecting vendors for their New Jersey property, Elzinga said CNL looked
for technology experience and the capability to install a total wireless
system. She added it was important that the system be user friendly,
secure and adaptable to future technology changes.
�StayOnline came to us via a recommendation from
a contact at Hardin Capital,� added Elzinga. �They had the experience,
could install a pure wireless system and came out on top in the bidding
process.�
�We are very excited to add CNL to our list of
clients,� said Antonio DiMilia, President of StayOnline. �It is also nice
to note that our relationship was formed via a referral from another StayOnline
customer. Quality product and service are priorities for StayOnline.�
About StayOnline, Inc.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, StayOnline provides
secure wireless high-speed Internet access solutions for the hospitality
industry. With over 100 installed locations, StayOnline operates
the largest, 100% WLAN in hotels in North American. StayOnline meets
the highest quality standards and is Intel® Centrino� certified.
StayOnline boasts an impressive customer base, including properties in
over 20 national lodging brands, as well as several unique boutique and
historic properties. For additional information on StayOnline, visit
www.stayonline.net.
About CNL Hospitality
CNL Hospitality Properties, Inc. is an affiliate
of CNL Financial Group, Inc., and specializes in the investment of premium
hotels and resorts. CNL owns interests in a portfolio of 64 hotels
for a total of more than 16,500 rooms in 23 states. Headquartered
in Orlando, Florida, CNL Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation's largest,
privately held real estate investment and finance companies. CNL Financial
Group, Inc. and the entities it has formed or acquired have more than $5.5
billion in assets, representing more than 1,600 properties and 1,000 mortgage
loans in 49 states. For more information, please visit www.cnlonline.com.
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