R.I.P. Muzak?

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  02.11.09 | 1:00 PM ET

The company that brought elevator music into the world has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the AP reports. Muzak Holdings LLC could be as much as $500 million in debt, but—so says a company statement—it is expected to survive the bankruptcy reorganization and continue to operate “as is.” Let’s hope so—otherwise, a future of uncomfortably silent elevator rides could be in the cards for hotel-goers everywhere.

Tags: Hotels, Music, R.I.P., News and Briefs

Eva Holland is co-editor of World Hum. She is a former associate editor at Up Here and Up Here Business magazines, and a contributor to Vela. She's based in Canada's Yukon territory.


1 Comment for R.I.P. Muzak?

Jeff Daniels 02.13.09 | 3:42 PM ET

There is always satelite radio!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuepuSokn9M

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