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Samsung is synonymous with TV. And in the same way that Samsung is associated with television, for the hotel guestroom, the TV is not only table stakes, it’ s a focal point. Meanwhile, hotel TV today is way more than just“ free HBO,” and even more than just a place to watch and stream shows.( It does that, too: Samsung Smart Hotel TVs have Samsung TV Plus, which provides free access to over 500 channels, while guests can also use their own devices to stream using tools like Airplay or Google Cast.) At its best, Samsung helps guests achieve a great experience.“ Guests expect the best and the in-room screen is now at the center of the guest experience,” said Richard Leonarz, |
director of hospitality product management for Samsung Display Solutions, adding that the endgame is to make every guest feel like they’ re at home, having the same seamless experience that they’ d have from their own couch. But unlike at home, hotel screens need to integrate with other internal |
hotel systems, even helping hoteliers grow ancillary revenue.“ These solutions make it simple for staff to add personalized messages on screens or encourage visitors to take advantage of hotel amenities, such as dining options or spa appointments, all of which can be booked directly through the |
Richard Leonarz, director of hospitality product management, Samsung Display Solutions
display,” Leonarz said. In the end, it comes down to hotel success through partnership.“ Hotels that create connected, in-room experiences are better positioned to build guest loyalty, deliver more consistent service at scale and adapt quickly as guest expectations evolve,” Leonarz said.
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DirecTV |
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As good as a TV screen is, it needs content. Enter content provider DirecTV, which originally launched in 1994. It’ s come a long way. DirecTV Hospitality’ s own research shows its worth: While fast, reliable WiFi tops the list of things most important to guests, the ability to use their own streaming accounts and watch live networks and events comes second. Even more telling, these same features apply across all hotel segments, noted Kimberly Twiggs, VP of market development for DirecTV Hospitality.“ Consumers are no longer satisfied with the bare minimum; their appetite for consuming entertainment |
in various ways and on their own terms drives their hotel choices,” she said. At the same time, DirecTV goes beyond entertainment. Its Advanced Entertainment Platform also supports contactless services, allowing hoteliers to share |
property information with guests, such as restaurant menus, locations and hours. Meanwhile, the Advanced Entertainment Platform’ s EventSeeker and CitySeeker apps give guests suggestions on local attractions and events |
Kimberly Twiggs, VP of market development, DirecTV Hospitality
based on the hotel’ s location and includes the ability to purchase tickets.“ In a time when repeat business and loyalty are more important than ever, we help hoteliers deliver value, differentiate offerings and create memorable stays,” Twiggs said.
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