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Image Audiovisuals and 'The Curtis' Hotel in Denver Sign Long-Term Audiovisual and Event Technology Agreement
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DENVER, CO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 22, 2007 -- Image Audiovisuals, one of the largest providers
of advanced presentation technologies, commercial systems' integration,
home automation and home theater services in the western United States,
announced today a multi-year agreement with The Curtis hotel in Denver to
be the exclusive on-site provider of conference audiovisual support and
event technology services.
The Curtis, a unique 336-room hotel located at 14th and Curtis streets in
downtown Denver, features 19,000 square feet of function space, with a
ballroom and 12 meeting rooms. This agreement provides meeting planners
with a single on-site technology source for group meetings and events.
As the exclusive on-site provider of audiovisual support and event
technology, Image Audiovisuals will support The Curtis hotel with a
consistent, customized level of service that will help the hotel deliver an
impressive experience for conference planners and attendees, including
video and large format projection, audio reinforcement, staging, lighting,
conference support, and equipment rentals. Image Audiovisuals and its
certified technicians will also provide a full complement of on-site
technical services and support designed to enhance the ease and efficiency
of hosting a meeting or conference.
"Image Audiovisuals is uniquely positioned to support our on-site
audiovisual and event technology to our meeting clients," said Kelly
Wilson, director of Sales for The Curtis, which is managed by Sage
Hospitality Resources. "The Curtis offers an authentic and playful
experience encompassing a distinctive style and character unique to Denver,
coupled with the personal service and cutting-edge audiovisual technology
our savvy clientele expects. Image Audiovisuals' advanced technology
features lend credence to our motto, where 'You don't just stay at The
Curtis, you experience it.'"
From hotel conferences and corporate meetings to boardrooms and home
theaters, Image Audiovisuals supplies complete turn-key AV solutions,
including rental equipment, large event management, multi-media production,
media duplication, equipment sales and commercial and residential systems
installations.
"We're excited that The Curtis has chosen Image Audiovisuals to support
their full spectrum of technology services," said David Mueller, president
of Image Audiovisuals. "We are confident that meeting planners will benefit
from a single on-site technology partner. Our services will enhance the
attractiveness of a boutique hotel for small- to medium-sized meetings and
conferences."
About Image Audiovisuals
Image Audiovisuals is one of the largest providers of advanced presentation
technologies, commercial systems' integration, home automation and home
theater services in the western U.S., completing more than 2,500 AV
projects per year. Image Audiovisuals' certified professional technicians
remain at the forefront of next generation AV presentation, home theater,
boardroom and touchpanel-based control system technologies and deliver
on-site AV and presentation solutions, including systems integration, sales
and rentals, complete staging productions, and conference/event management.
Headquartered in Denver since 1988, Image Audiovisuals has branch offices
in LoDo, Aurora, DIA and Summit County. Visit www.imageAV.com or
800.818.1857.
About Sage Hospitality Resources
Sage Hospitality Resources is one of the nation's leading developers and
operators of hotels, currently operating 47 hotels in 21 states. Sage has
completed over $600 million in hotel acquisitions and developments in the
past five years. Based in Denver, Sage Hospitality Resources has built a
strong national reputation with a keen ability to identify market needs and
develop and operate hotels that serve this niche. In Colorado, Sage
currently owns or manages 15 hotels employing more than 800 people.
About The Curtis
The Curtis is pet friendly, and provides many amenities for humans as well,
including 19,000 square feet of function space (ballroom and 12 meeting
rooms), a business center, two restaurants and a Starbucks. Guest rooms are
spacious with a contemporary design, and the hotel is high speed wired and
has wireless Internet access throughout the property. Opening later in 2007
is a state of the art fitness center with the largest indoor pool in
downtown Denver. Visit www.thecurtis.com. 800-525-6651.