A LUXURY castle hotel has joined forces with Europe's leading provider of wireless broadband Internet connections for business travellers to keep its guests in touch with the World Wide Web.

Swinton Park, near Masham, North Yorkshire, worked with Swisscom Eurospot to ensure visitors to the castle can mix the latest technology with a stay in traditional surroundings.

Chris Brown, managing director of Swisscom Eurospot UK, said: "We believe this technology that we are currently rolling out across the UK and Europe, will soon be a pre-requisite for any serious business traveller and even those wishing to keep in touch during a relaxing break.

"Here at last is a viable means of communicating speedily, using a computer while away from the office or home, simply and cost effectively.