PPDS has announced that IHG Hotels & Restorts will debut Philips MediaSuite TVs in guest rooms as part of a global partnership.
The MediaSuite TVs feature Chromecast built-in and will appear in IHG hotels for the first time.
IHG boasts more than 6,000 properties across 100 countries and will introduce the MediaSuite TVs into selected hotels across all of its brands in the coming months, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, as well as voco and Hotel Indigo.
Peter Palli, SVP, property, owner, and stay experience products & platforms, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “In-room entertainment is an important part of the guest experience, and it’s crucial that we have an innovative platform that allows guests to further personalise their stay and interact with IHG in new ways.
“PPDS is a great partner to help us take the next step in strengthening our in-room entertainment experience in IHG hotels and resorts around the world. This partnership will allow us to provide enhanced guest experiences, while also increasing the value proposition for our hotels with the integration of the Chromecast functionality into the TV.”