Limelight Networks, a content delivery network (CDN) for digital media, announced that Lonely Planet, a trusted source of independent travel information for more than 30 years, has selected Limelight’s advanced CDN service to drive its new LonelyPlanet.tv travel video channel, offering original travel programming over the Internet for its worldwide community of travel enthusiasts. Lonely Planet selected Limelight’s CDN solution because of its platform’s ability to accommodate Lonely Planet’s ever-expanding library of digital media and to reliably deliver a high-quality user experience to LonelyPlanet.tv contributors and viewers throughout the world.

The LonelyPlanet.tv Web site went live in April with six channels and more than 75 videos. The site has since grown exponentially to encompass more than 1,600 videos, and it has become a popular destination for world travelers who view it as a resource for both information and entertainment. The new online video network, which showcases user-created videos as well as original documentaries produced by Lonely Planet Television, has quickly become an engaging online hub where viewers can share their travel adventures by uploading 3- to 5-minute videos from a computer, cell phone or web cam.

Related posts:

1. BBC acquires Lonely Planet
2. MyVideo goes to Limelight Networks for online video delivery
3. Small World Labs partners with Limelight Networks to offer video delivery solution for online communities
4. Limelight Networks unveils HD Content Delivery for the Internet
5. KOL and Planet Cazmo form content partnership