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One Willow Bridge Road Sets New Standards In Technology-Enhanced Services Next Generation Technology Creates Unparalleled Owner Experience
VAIL, Colo. (Mar. 6, 2006) - One Willow Bridge Road, a luxury condominium property being developed in the center of Vail, will offer its owners a level of technology-enhanced services that is unparalleled in the hospitality industry. These amenities are designed to satisfy the tech savvy "next" generation of property owners and their guests. According to industry experts, the property is on the leading edge of satisfying the Tech Generation traveler and vacation homeowner of the future.
One Willow Bridge Road residences will be equipped with high-resolution flat panel televisions, surround sound audio systems, Cisco's most advanced color display phones, a fully-automated environmental lighting and heating system, and electronic security and access controls. This technology has been integrated and automated in a manner that enables a very unique experience at the highest available levels of service. Simple, user-friendly controls allow guests to configure almost every element of the condominium to their individual and personal desires.
In addition to the technological amenities offered at One Willow Bridge Road, owners also will enjoy the five-star management services of the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, a unique marketplace, graceful interiors and exclusive collections of Colorado art. Sonnenalp amenities provide owners with access to resort guest privileges. Sumptuous spa treatments, housekeeping and room service are just a few amenities offered by the world-class resort. The Marketplace on Meadow Drive, a unique retail concept that will be located on the ground floor of One Willow Bridge Road, will feature gourmet groceries, prepared foods and deli service, a crepe bar, ice cream and smoothie shop, wine bar and spirits store and unique gifts with an upscale village atmosphere. All these amenities are offered in the plush yet comfortable European traditional interiors of One Willow Bridge Road, including a collection of contemporary and historically significant artworks by Colorado artists.
"A group of prominent international hospitality leaders recently commissioned a study on the technological features that future vacation homeowners will desire in their accommodations," says Mark Munger, CEO/President of Valcros, Inc. of San Diego. "This white paper reported on technology preferences on the part of today's as well as GenX and GenY travelers. The systems and offerings being implemented at One Willow Bridge Road in Vail Village are right on target to meet the current and future needs of travelers. To the best of my knowledge, this project and a business hotel in the Seattle area are the only properties in the Western U.S. that offer this advanced set of amenities."
"Our vision was to offer the best technology money can buy, anticipate our owners' future wants and needs, and to do it in a manner that enhanced the levels of service and vacation enjoyment," says Bob McNichols of Daedalus Real Estate Advisors, developer of the property. "Each residence is equipped with a Crestron control system including a wireless LCD touch panel where lighting levels, music, favorite viewing channels, and temperature are selected. Each unit is networked throughout with both wired and wireless connections to provide Internet and other services such as Cisco telephony and video."
One example of how far McNichols has taken this commitment is the extent to which he has integrated technology with owner preferences. Owners can specify via the web, email or through the staff concierge their own preferences for lighting, heating, favorite TV and stereo channels, blocked channels, phone speed dials, and listings for restaurants and activities. Before owners arrive for their vacation stay, all their preferences are downloaded to the in-room systems, creating a "home away from home" environment that is customized to their unique interests. When owners walk into their units, for example, the environment is lit up and heated to their unique settings, the fireplace on, the entertainment system playing their favorite music or video and their display phone downloaded with directories and speed dials for their friends, family, restaurants, in-hotel services and local entertainment.
To ensure the technology is tightly integrated with concierge service, One Willow Bridge Road has created a unique job position called the eConcierge. This high-tech concierge position is dedicated to ensuring the technology is easy to use, customized to the needs of owners, and evolves in new and innovative ways that enhance service and comfort. All of the in-room technology settings can be controlled from a central concierge software system, allowing the concierge to get to know the owners and prepare the technology settings appropriately. Text messages can be sent to the display phone from the concierge, indicating a tee time, spa appointment or upcoming activity. For those owners who enjoy and use more of the available technology, training and full direct access will be made available.
Security and access control are also major components of the One Willow Bridge Road system. Owners benefit from video monitoring of visitors who request access. In addition, they can control, from their home, access to an elevator to retrieve guests. Digital coding and discreet cameras provide privacy and security in parking structures and building vestibules.
Internet and phone services provided at One Willow Bridge Road are unparalleled in the area. The latest internet-based, high-speed telephone and wireless technologies are in residence.
The entire property will contain a Cisco IP Telephony system allowing complete flexibility where and how a guest wants to talk. Each unit will contain a touch screen phone capable of delivering information such as local events, room service, and guest information. Data ports are located throughout each residence and a secure wireless network is accessible in residences, lobby and common areas and poolside. Clear, strong, electronically-amplified cell phone coverage is available throughout the property.
Each fractional owner receives a permanent outside telephone number to provide family and friends. The advanced IP-based telephone system allows that number to be available at the home when in use, as well as remembering resident speed-dial numbers. In addition, the system allows homeowners to view interactive directories for amenities at the adjacent Sonnenalp Resort or preferred local restaurants, shops, and other services.
Entertainment technology will continue to be a priority for the vacation residence owner. Each One Willow Bridge Road residence is equipped with high-resolution, flat panel televisions, surround sound programming and premium music speakers, and access to cable and satellite television, satellite radio as well as infrastructure to support tomorrow's emerging technologies. In addition, individuals in separate rooms can select different entertainment sources for simultaneous listening and viewing of different stations/channels throughout the residence.
"We're committed to offering our residents the latest in technology," says McNichols. "We're prepared to accommodate the desires of today's wireless loyalist and to install infrastructure and backbone to accommodate the newest technological advances the future brings.
Technology brings convenience to our lives and we want our homeowners to enjoy, relax and take advantage of all the conveniences our services and technology can offer." McNichols believes that the technology will add to the resale value of the One Willow Bridge Road residences in Vail Village compared to others known today or being built in the Vail Valley. He concludes, "Today's homeowner wants the latest in technology, tomorrow's homeowner will demand it."
About One Willow Bridge Road
One Willow Bridge Road is one of the first new developments as part of the Town of Vail's "Billion
Dollar Renewal". It consists of 22 units featuring two, three, and four-bedroom floor plans. The
four-story development offers underground parking and a unique gourmet foods marketplace on the ground
level. The private residence club is the first of its kind in Vail Village and offers opportunities
for whole or fractional ownership of two, three, and four bedroom units to an elite group of consumers.
One Willow Bridge Road offers state-of-the-art amenities and exclusive resort management services
by the world-famous Sonnenalp Resort of Vail. For more information, visit www.onewillowbridgeroad.com.
About Valcros
Valcros Communications is a San Diego based consulting firm and provider of next generation networks.
Valcros is a partner of Cisco Systems utilizing Cisco equipment to provide Voice, Video and Data
integration solutions to hospitality and commercial business. Valcros works with customers to
create an environment that provides exceptional services to the guest while increasing productivity
and reducing costs for the property. Valcros is a member of the Hotel Technology Next Generation
group, an organization working to facilitate the development of next-generation, customer-centric
technologies to better meet the needs of the global hotel community.
About Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
A member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, the AAA Four Diamond Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
is a European-style resort with 128 guest suites appointed with hand-carved Bavarian furniture
and European accents. The resort offers three restaurants and an in-house lounge, including the
award winning Ludwig's and Bully Ranch restaurants. The Sonnenalp also features a full-service
European spa; elegant conference facilities; live entertainment; valet parking; personalized
service; and customized, all-inclusive vacation options for adults and children. The Sonnenalp
Resort of Vail also boasts its own golf course and club, the Sonnenalp Golf Club. Featuring an
18-hole championship, links-style course, the Sonnenalp Golf Club is the host site of the Colorado
Open. For more information, visit www.sonnenalp.com.
About Daedalus Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Daedalus Real Estate Advisors, LLC, is a Phoenix based commercial real estate services company that
provides investment, development, and communications consulting to corporate real estate clients.
Recognized in 2004, 2005 and 2006 as one of the state's most influential developers by Arizona
Business Magazine, Daedalus creates exclusive lifestyle experiences through office, industrial,
retail, golf and residential development. For more information visit www.daedalusllc.com.
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