Choice Hotels renew Minibar Agreement with Hoist Technology

2010-07-15

In the beginning of July 2010 a new exclusive two-year agreement for automated and non-automated minibars were signed between Choice Hotels Scandinavia AS and Hoist Technology. The agreement which now were renewed was previously signed between Choice Hotels Scandinavia and Minibar Systems and was taken over by Hoist Technology in connection with the acquisition of the Nordic arm of Minibar Systems in May 2009.

"Since we just broadened our range with both automated and non-automated minibars through the acquisition of the Nordic arm of Minibar Systems, it feels very good to have continuous confidence by Choice Hotels Scandinavia", says Annika Rydström, General Manager of Comfort Design, Hoist Technology.

Hoist Technology also delivers TV channels, hotel interior and IT services to Choice Hotels Scandinavia.

"We use Hoist Technology as our supplier for several different areas and now, when they have taken over the sales of Minibar Systems' products in the Nordic countries, it's natural that we renew the agreement with them to get the same products as before", says Anders Lidman, Purchasing Manager, Choice Hotels Scandinavia.

The cooperation between Minibar Systems and Hoist Technology began one year ago when Hoist Technology acquired the Nordic arm of Minibar Systems and took over sales, service and support as well as the existing customer contracts for non-automated minibars and safes on the Nordic market and in Estonia. In April 2010 Hoist Technology got the exclusive rights to sell Minibar Systems' automated minibars in all Nordic countries and in the Baltic States.

For more information please contact:
Annika Rydström, General Manager Comfort Design, Hoist Technology AB, Tel. + 46 8-555 164 00
Anders Lidman, Purchasing Manager, Choice Hotels Scandinavia AS, Tel. +47 22 40 13 00

About Hoist AB
Hoist works together with hotels and hotel chains in the Northern European market. The company's field of activity embraces hotel interiors and technical system solutions designed to increase the profitability of hotels, conference facilities and commercial properties. The company was formed in 1994 and is currently based in Sweden, with fully owned subsidiaries in Norway, Denmark, UK, Russia, Poland, Finland and the Baltic States. Hoist is also represented by dealers in about ten other countries. Hoist Group includes the Norwegian company EM Systemer AS that develops and markets energy management systems and the Swedish company Jovent AB that works with ventilation, electrical works and building automation in commercial properties. Hoist Group's annual revenues are approximately 50 million euro, and it has 220 employees.

About Choice Hotels Scandinavia AS
Choice Hotels Scandinavia AS is one of the leading hotel chains in the Nordic region with a yearly turnover exceeding 6.2 billion NOK and more than 9 200 employees. Choice Hotels Scandinavia markets 170 hotels in the Nordic market under the brands: Comfort Hotel, Quality Hotel, Quality Resort Hotel, Clarion Hotel, Clarion Collection Hotel, Nordic Hotels and Nordic Resort. The hotels are either directly operated or affiliated via franchise agreements. Learn more on www.choicehotels.no