President`s Address

President’s Address
the best rates, the best reception.
When I founded
World Cinema in 1974,
I never dreamed we would
certain we offer the highest quality and
become the largest exclu-
most cost effective digital and high-definition
sive Free-to-Guest provider
solutions for the lodging industry.
in the hotel industry. We have grown each and every
year for over 32 years and today we are providing
television programming to over 500,000 guestrooms in over 4,000 hotels.
World Cinema was built on a solid foundation
and will continue to maintain its integrity and
dedication to being the industry leader in satellite
Over the years we have maintained our commitment to providing the best Free-to-Guest options
at the lowest possible costs. We will continue to
strive to make our customers’ experience with
World Cinema one of exceptional service.
Thank you for taking the time to consider
satellite services from World Cinema!
television. We employ a team of the finest talent
with a reputation for providing superior service
Respectfully,
unsurpassed within the cable industry.
With significant advancements in technology,
our management team continues to make
CHESTER E. DICKSON
PRESIDENT
World Cinema, Inc. : 9801 Westheimer, Suite 409 : Houston, Texas 77042 : 713-266-2686 : Toll Free 1-800-944-9441
Company Overview
the best rates, the best reception.
Digital Satellite
Television Provider
World Cinema is the
We have the largest network of field technicians
largest, privately held,
nationwide to provide prompt, reliable service to
exclusive Free-to-Guest,
our customers. This extensive network of highly
digital satellite television
trained technicians combined with our high-end
provider in the United
digital satellite equipment will ensure your guests’
States. With over thirty years of experience, we
are the premier digital Free-to-Guest satellite
TV provider and we do it best!
maximum entertainment pleasure.
Our dedication to customer service is evident from
the moment you interact with our staff of knowl-
Founded in 1974, World Cinema has become an
edgeable representatives. We will assist you in set-
industry leader in delivering Direct Broadcast Sat-
ting up a customized programming package that
ellite (DBS) television service to over 500,000
fits your budget and provides your guests with
hotel guestrooms. In addition, World Cinema
exactly what they want in digital TV entertainment.
serves hospitals, assisted living facilities, military
bases and apartment complexes nationwide. Currently serving over 4,000 properties, our customer
base spans the United States, Puerto Rico and
the US Virgin Islands.
World Cinema, Inc. : 9801 Westheimer, Suite 409 : Houston, Texas 77042 : 713-266-2686 : Toll Free 1-800-944-9441
Satellite Benefits
the best rates, the best reception.
What
channels
are you?
Complete Turn-key
Inclusive Solutions
Why Over 4,000
Properties have
Chosen World Cinema
CUSTOMIZATION | Choose from hundreds of
channels to meet your properties’ exact needs.
Free-to-Guest television programming is provided
TECHNOLOGY | Latest digital and HD technology
as an amenity, free of charge, to your guests.
with the highest quality picture and sound.
World Cinema’s commercial bulk programming
is based on delivering services to 100% of your
property on a cost per-room per-month basis.
AFFORDABILITY | The most complete turn-key
solutions with no up-front capital requirement.
Our bulk programming packages allow signal
FLEXIBILITY | Limitless opportunities to
delivery to your hotel at a significant discount.
maximize your in-room entertainment.
World Cinema will provide complete turn-key, all-
TECHNICAL SUPPORT | Largest network of
inclusive, solutions for your hotel, resort, hospital,
highly trained field technicians nationwide.
assisted living facility or other commercial property and custom design a programming option
that will offer you the most choices and value
for your entertainment dollar.
CHOOSE YOUR CHANNELS.
CHOOSE WORLD CINEMA.
World Cinema, Inc. : 9801 Westheimer, Suite 409 : Houston, Texas 77042 : 713-266-2686 : Toll Free 1-800-944-9441
Market Presence
the best rates, the best reception.
Alaska
HOTELS SERVED:
1 – 50
51 – 100
101 – 150
151 – 200
201 – 400
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Over 600
Serving Over 4,000 Hotels Nationwide:
ACCOR
APPLE REIT COMPANIES
BLACKSTONE
CANDLEWOOD SUITES
CONCORD HOSPITALITY
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA
FOUR SEASONS HOTELS & RESORTS
HOMESTEAD STUDIO SUITES
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS
INTOWN SUITES
JAMESON INNS
JOHN Q. HAMMONS
LA QUINTA INNS
MOTEL 6
PARK MANAGEMENT GROUP
RED ROOF INNS
THE RITZ CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY
SHERATON HOTELS & RESORTS
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS
STAYBRIDGE SUITES
SUNBURST HOSPITALITY
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL
WESTIN HOTELS & RESORTS
WHITE LODGING SERVICES CORP
…AND MANY OTHERS
World Cinema, Inc. : 9801 Westheimer, Suite 409 : Houston, Texas 77042 : 713-266-2686 : Toll Free 1-800-944-9441
HD Technology
the best rates, the best reception.
High Definition and
In-room Entertainment
Opportunities
The advent of HIGH DEFINITION deliver y
There are a number of Free-to-Guest opportuni-
coupled with digital satellite television truly
ties to improve your guests’ in-room
offers the hotel industry a revolutionary opportunity
entertainment including:
to significantly expand its in-room entertainment
• Expanded digital channels
experience. For the past 5 years digital satellite
programming packages enabled hotels to meet
guest demand for more channels at an affordable
• HD Free-to-Guest channels-both
locally & satellite delivered
price. Now, HD television offers impressive
• Digital Music Channels
clarity of pictures and sharpness in sound never
• Dedicated HD channels with
experienced before. Over the next 5 years, HD
specialized programming
programming content will grow to allow fuller use
of the new HD technology.
• Dedicated channels
– In house advertising
Free-to-Guest Television, where 92% of the
guest viewing actually happens, will be the in-room
– Welcome channels
– Special messages for groups
area where the majority of the new and expanded
Let a World Cinema specialist guide you
services are added.
through the HD maze and help create truly
memorable programming for your guests.
The technology has arrived and the content
is expanding.
World Cinema, Inc. : 9801 Westheimer, Suite 409 : Houston, Texas 77042 : 713-266-2686 : Toll Free 1-800-944-9441