Broadband-Enabled Hotels to More Than Triple by 2009

In-Stat : Worldwide, the ranks of broadband-enabled hotels will grow from 14,300 properties in 2004 to nearly 54,000 properties in 2009.. Broadband services have penetrated North America limited service properties at a much more rapid pace than expected, and that region will continue to see growth over the next few years.. This forecast represents properties that offer broadband access in the guestroom, rather than only in the business center, lobby areas, or meeting rooms. Growth in the next few years will focus on two and three star properties in North America, as well as increased deployment in Europe and Asia Pacific. In previously deployed hotels, broadband will be pushed into new areas and new applications.

• North America is currently the largest region for hotel broadband, representing approximately two-thirds of total properties connected.

• In terms of total market, defined as all travel accommodations worldwide, broadband will have only penetrated 3.4 percent in 2004, growing to 11.4 percent in 2009.

• Acquisitions will continue to change the provider landscape.

Battling for Broadband: Broadband in the Hospitality Industry Publ. 20051017