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The new solution automates multilingual, dynamic content creation to boost direct bookings and streamline hotel operations Houston TX, 24 MARCH 2025 – Hotel technology specialist SHR today announced the launch of its new…

🚢 PPDS is set to make its first appearance at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami from April 7-10, celebrating the event's 40th anniversary. Over 600 exhibitors and 11,000 visitors are expected at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Philips MediaSuite TVs, specifically designed for the maritime market, will be showcased at Philips booth 4405. The cruise industry is projected to grow to a value of $15.1 billion by 2028, up from $7.67 billion in 2022. In 2024, over 35 million people are expected to have vacationed on cruise ships. Philips MediaSuite is now the leading hotel TV in Western Europe since its launch in 2019 and is part of PPDS' sustainability-driven hospitality offerings, with the company aligning with initiatives like Mercy Ships and winning the 2025 TUI Sustainability Impact Progress Award.

🎢 PPDS, the global provider of Philips Professional Displays, debuts at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami from April 7-10, showcasing their latest maritime display solutions at booth 4405. Celebrating the event's 40th anniversary, the Miami Beach Convention Center will host over 600 exhibitors and an estimated 11,000 visitors. The cruise industry, expected to accommodate over 35 million passengers in 2024, is forecasted to reach a value of $15.1 billion by 2028, up from $7.67 billion in 2022. Philips MediaSuite TVs, launched in 2019, have become the top choice in Western Europe's hotel TV market and are now tailored for the maritime sector, featuring sizes from 24" to 65" and FHD or 4K resolution. PPDS emphasizes sustainability with products like the Philips Tableaux ePaper display and EcoDesign Signage 3000 Series, consuming less than half the energy of competitors. PPDS also supports the charity Mercy Ships with their display technology.

🌊 PPDS, Philips Professional Displays provider, will attend Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami from April 7-10, marking its expansion into the cruise industry. Celebrating the event's 40th anniversary, the exhibition will host over 600 exhibitors and 11,000 visitors. PPDS will demonstrate display solutions at the Philips booth 4405 for cruise ships and yachts. Cruise vacations’ popularity peaked with over 35 million attendees in 2024, and the industry is forecasted to be valued at $15.1 billion by 2028, up from $7.67 billion in 2022. Philips MediaSuite TVs, launched in 2019, leads as the hotel TV choice in Western Europe, offering sizes from 24" to 65" with features like Google Cast™ and Netflix. PPDS' portfolio includes digital signage, ePaper, interactive, and dvLED solutions. The company has been recognized for sustainability, including in the 2025 TUI Sustainability Impact Progress Award. PPDS supports Mercy Ships charity and emphasizes advanced, energy-efficient displays.

🎢 PPDS attended Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami from April 7-10, marking its cruise industry entry. The event, at Miami Beach Convention Center, celebrated its 40th anniversary. PPDS showcased Philips MediaSuite TVs at booth 4405, targeting the growing maritime market. Cruise vacations' popularity peaked with over 35 million people in 2024, and the industry's value is expected to reach $15.1 billion by 2028. Philips MediaSuite, leading hotel TV in Western Europe, now offers slimline and 4K models for maritime use, emphasizing sustainability with lower power consumption. Philips Professional Displays have won awards, including the 2025 TUI Sustainability Impact Progress Award. PPDS also supports Mercy Ships, using its displays for patient care.

🏨 Canary Technologies, an authority on generative AI in hospitality, introduced its AI Voice platform for hotels. The platform addresses industry issues like missed calls and the need for 24/7 guest interaction. With over 20,000 hotels including Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham using its solutions, Canary has been influential in advancing AI in hospitality. Attitudes towards generative AI shifted 18 months ago when it became a practical tool. Hotel brands like BWH Hotels and Wyndham, with 80% of guest messages handled by AI, are embracing the technology, along with independent hotels. The industry is at a crossroads, deciding whether to build or buy AI tools, and the impact of these decisions will be evident in the next 3-5 years.

STUTTGART, 25th March 2025 – Germany-based hotel group McDreams has revealed that it is successfully operating a 131-room hotel in Stuttgart with only three on-site employees – 84% less than when it was under previous ownership.  The…