Amsterdam, August 2024: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is excited to announce that its industry-leading range of Google Cast™ and Netflix-ready Philips MediaSuite TVs has been selected and installed inside all 457 guestrooms at the brand new ‘fantasy-filled’ family retreat, the Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel in Gothenburg.
Housed on the grounds of the award-winning Liseberg Park theme park, the 29,000 square metre, star-shaped, nine-story Grand Curiosa Hotel is truly a vacation setting like no other, with oddities and remarkable items awaiting them at every turn, providing the perfect blend of fantasy, innovation, and opulence.
Ahead of its grand opening, the Grand Curiosa’s owners sought an intuitive, imaginative and future-proof TV solution to bring unparalleled entertainment choice – including seamless access to current and future streaming services – together with a variety of interactive and communication opportunities – to all 457 guestrooms.
Teaming up with Speeron – a leading PPDS Partner in the Nordic hospitality industry – Philips MediaSuite, the world’s first and only available dedicated Google Cast™ and Netflix ready hospitality TV – was quickly identified as the standout choice to fulfil its ambitions.
Powered by the Speeron NEXT TV platform, and fully integrated into the Grand Curiosa’s existing PMS, 457 customised 50” Philips MediaSuite TVs were installed, extending the capabilities far beyond that of a traditional hotel TV for an enhanced stay.
NEXT level experiences
In addition to a wide selection of local and international TV channels and catch-up services, the built-in Google Cast™ technology lets Grand Curiosa Hotel guests enjoy the same TV viewing experiences as at home. At the touch of a button, guests can effortlessly access and cast all their favourite content from their preferred accounts (including DAZN, Disney+, Prime, YouTube™, and more) directly onto the TV using their own personal connected device, whatever the operating system.
The built in design ensures no additional cables or hardware are needed, eliminating the risk of tampering or costly dongle thefts experienced with other solutions currently available in the market. All customer data – such as login credentials – is automatically cleared upon checkout, adding peace of mind to guests, while saving hotel staff significant time spent on clearing manually.
Running on Android, Philips MediaSuite offers something for all the family, with instant access to the Google Play store, bringing a multitude of apps, games, and entertainment, which can be controlled via the TV remote or by using a connected smart device.
A personal touch
With visitors from around the world, guests can immediately select their preferred language to navigate their TV, with a range of interactive services also available directly from the comfort of their rooms through the custom TV interface.
The hotel’s IT team can also effortlessly customise Philips MediaSuite screens with fun and seasonal content, as well as providing regular communication updates, ranging from in-house marketing and promotions (park information, restaurant details, etc.), through to more personalised messaging for individual guests, such as for those celebrating special occasions.
Malin Thiel, Digital Specialist, Liseberg, commented: “Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel has an exciting and adventurous atmosphere, and we wanted the concept of the hotel TV to have the same expression. We wanted to attract the guests with curiosity, and at the same time, we needed to communicate practical information about the stay. Our goal was to create a great experience for the whole family.”
A Speeron spokesperson commented: “At Speeron, we’re all about transforming visions into reality. Partnering with PPDS, we provided a custom in-room entertainment solution that exceeded all expectations, resulting in a remarkable guest experience where fantasy is brought to life through technology. We’re proud to have played a part in creating such a grand experience.”
Mikael da Fonseca, Global Director for International Hotel Chains at PPDS added: “As a brand new hotel, the Grand Curiosa team were able to work from a blank canvas, identifying all the things they wanted from their TV, rather than being forced to make potentially costly compromises which may impact on their ambitions and the guest experience. From early on, it was clear Philips MediaSuite with Google Cast™ was the only dedicated hospitality TV range capable of not only matching their needs but surpassing them.”
“We’re incredibly proud to have partnered with Speeron on this exciting project. PPDS is dedicated to bringing exceptional experiences through the use of cutting-edge displays designed to empower unique installations, whether for a small, localised hotel or an international chain with a plethora of brands under a group umbrella. We’ve been delighted by the feedback from the Grand Curiosa Hotel team, and most importantly, from their guests.”
