The application, which will give hoteliers greater flexibility with rates and availability while not having access to a computer, will debut during ITB Berlin.

New capability offers customers multiple deployment options at broadband speeds on Verizon Wireless' EV-DO Network

Since I've been at Hotel & Motel Management, it feels like I've heard a lot about Starwood Hotels & Resorts. And even if I haven't, Starwood news always seems to stick with me for some reason. Their latest idea is a good example of this.

Wayport, who enables applications, devices and services on a single converged network, will offer Wi-Fi service in guest rooms, meeting rooms and common areas at each hotel.

Hughes and Wayport will accommodate the increasingly mobile lifestyle of HughesNet subscribers at McDonald's and other strategic locations.