NorthLink Ferries set sail with Airwave IPTV System ( Video On Demand )

Passengers travelling on two NorthLink ferries vessels, MV Hjaltland and MV Hrossey will now be able to enjoy a great choice of movies in their cabins thanks to Airwave. The ships, which provide a vital lifeline between Aberdeen, Orkney and the Shetland Isles, have been equipped with the latest Exterity Video-on-Demand IPTV system from Airwave. Gary Snell, Installation and Maintenance Manager at Airwave explained “The installation was made during the ships normal docking at Aberdeen, and Airwave engineers were on a tight deadline to finish the installation before the ships set sail again.”

Revolutionary new AirCast Red Button TV information system to be launched to Hotels at Hospitality 2011 - Interactive Guest Information System

Airwave will launch their new product, 'AirCast' at the Hospitality Show, at the NEC on the 24-26th January 2011. The new AirCast information system enables hoteliers to distribute information to their guests via one or more interactive TV channels dedicated to hotel-specific information. AirCast works on any coaxial network with the only in-room requirement being an integrated digital television (iDTV), such as those already used to receive Freeview channels in the UK, and so without the need for any card, or set-top box in the room. Guests simply access the system using the red button and navigate the system using the standard remote control. Click here for the press release which contains more information

Airwave joins the Philips Partner Program

Airwave is very pleased to announce that it has become a member of the Philips Partnership program which enables closer co-operation between companies. The aim of the program is to help stimulate hotels to work with approved and trustworthy Philips Hotel TV partners to the benefit of all. In addition to this, Airwave Staff will receive further annual training sessions on the latest Philips Hotel TV range, ensuring they are ahead of the competition with all of the correct product information. This bond between Airwave and Philips reinforces the fact that Airwave has an extensive reach and knowledge of the home market and a desire to work more closely to support the brand.

Tim Worrall from Airwave and Herman van Driel from Philips Hotel TV sign the PPP - contract in the UK.

Samsung Hotel Televisions complimented by Teleadapt and BluRay for The Royal Garden Hotel – Kensington

Airwave has again worked closely with London’s famous landmark, The Royal Garden Hotel, as it continues its ongoing refurbishment programme throughout its 400 five star rooms. During this years phase, Airwave has supplied, installed and commissioned interactive hotel LCDs from Samsung along with high definition, bluetooth ready connectivity panels from TeleAdapt, and Blu-Ray/DVD players. The installation also included bespoke floor-to-ceiling TV mounts allowing guests to view the screen from both bed and living areas. In this instance Airwave have worked closely with the incumbent IPTV supplier as requested by the hotel.

Sharp Hospitality Televisions and Hotel Information System are a winner for The Cumberland Hotel - Bournemouth

When the owners of The Cumberland Hotel in Bournemouth were looking to upgrade his analogue system to digital, they turned to the team at Airwave for advice. The first hurdle was to upgrade the existing TV infrastructure in Bournemouth’s only purpose build Art Deco hotel to accommodate the new digital signals, which was completed at a much lower cost than originally expected. To compliment a major refurbishment programme in the last year, new TV’s were sought to complete the update. The hotel now boasts 127 of the latest Sharp Hotel mode LCD screens, some even with built in DVD. These DVDs however have been specially selected as they are modular and therefore easy to replace without necessarily removing the screen. (This is important as DVDs can suffer a higher failure rate than TV screens). To complete the solution, Airwave has also installed the new Airsign Hotel Information Channel, which highlights the hotels many services and facilities.

H10 – London Waterloo opt for Samsung Hotel TV’s, a solution delivered by Airwave

When the dynamic and growing Spanish Chain, H10 opened its first UK hotel right in the Centre of London by Waterloo station it turned to Airwave to take care of its AV requirements.
The brief was to supply choice with a simple interface. The solution was installation of the latest range of Samsung Hotel TVs as well as Airwave’s unique Stream TV product which provides international guests with the foreign language channels they need in crystal clear digital quality. Each room also benefits from the connectivity solution from TeleAdapt allowing guests to easily hook up their media to the TV screen.

Philips Hotel TV System and Guest Information System - 4 star Holiday Inn Reading

Thanks to Airwave, each of Holiday Inn Reading’s 174 luxuriously appointed spacious bedrooms are now adorned with 32 inch Philips Hospitality flat screen TV’s. To complete the branding exercise, the Hotel has installed the Airsign hotel information channel, to keep guests updated with the current offers as well as the latest news and traffic information. An install befitting any new generation 4 star hotel!

A room with a view

With each of its 48 rooms designed and decorated in a contemporary English style, The Varsity Hotel and Spa, provides unparalleled views across the city of Cambridge.

Airwave is honoured to have been able to supply new Samsung Commercial Hotel LCDs and DVDs to put the finishing touches to a stunning boutique hotel refurbishment which opens in July 2010.

Hotel Endsleigh adopts Sharp image

Dating back to 1810 and rescued from decay in 2005, Olga Polizzi and her daughter, Alex, have turned the 18 roomed Hotel Endsleigh into a highly acclaimed and luxuriously intimate hotel set in over 100 acres of landscaped grounds. The hotel has further sharpened its image by installing the latest Sharp Hotel TVs with built-in DVD and a 3 year commercial warranty supplied by Airwave.

Hello hello hello – New Abode opts for Philips

The recently opened 85 roomed Abode Chester sits on the site of the former Cheshire Constabulary HQ, and opposite the famous Chester Racecourse has been supplied by Airwave with the latest Philips Commercial LCD TVs and DVDs.
The building is fabulous architecturally, with its 360-degree outlook taking advantage of its position overlooking city and country alike, with stunning views across the racecourse to the rolling Welsh hills beyond. Of course, the in-room view is now superb as well!