Marcus Hotels Press

03.26.14

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Offers PressReader Digital News Platform at Three Properties

Digital news network provides guests with access to thousands of local, national and international newspapers and magazines on their tablet or smartphones

Milwaukee, Wis., March 26, 2014. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced it is offering PressReader,  a digital newspaper and magazine service, to guests at the The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis., the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis. and The Platinum Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev.  PressReader, an eco-friendly, fully customizable digital newsstand, offers guests access to more than 2,500 publications from over 100 countries in 60 languages.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts has activated PressReader initially at three properties, with plans to expand the service to other properties in the future.  PressReader offers convenient access to thousands of newspapers and magazines on their personal digital device.  Guests simply connect to the hotel’s Wi-Fi network using their tablet, smartphone or eReader, download the PressReader mobile app and read the title of their choice.

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“We are excited to offer this eco-friendly, innovative solution to our hotel guests,” said Joseph Khairallah, chief operating officer, Marcus Hotels & Resorts.  “Access to PressReader will provide our on-the-go business and leisure travelers, as well as international guests, 24/7 accessibility to the newspaper or magazine of their choice.  Guests can keep up-to-date on the latest global, national and local headlines with this unique, personalized service.  With features such as on-demand audio and translation, our guests can enjoy the comfort and convenience of this amenity wherever they are in the hotel – further enhancing their overall guest experience.”

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PressReader was voted the Best Newspaper App ever for iPad and iPhone for two consecutive years.  Currently, PressReader is in more than 15,000 libraries, hotels, cruise ships, businesses, restaurants and airline lounges around the world.

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About PressReader

PressReader is an all-you-can-read digital newsstand that connects people through news. More than 30 million people use PressReader to read, share and talk about news. Full issues of 2,500+ global newspapers and magazines can be read online, in print or downloaded via the app. Complimentary access is offered at many libraries, hotels, corporate offices, airport lounges and other businesses, as well as on airlines and cruise lines worldwide. PressReader partners with more than 3,500 publishers in over 100 countries, helping them monetize their content and grow their global reach and readership across multiple channels and platforms.

For more information visit pressreader.com or about.pressreader.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in 10 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information on the latest news and updates, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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