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Acentic: Germany Gets First Acentic Panorama System at Hilton Berlin; Acentic digital interactive TV systems brings Hilton closer to guests
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:04022009
COLOGNE, Germany -- Acentic, a leading supplier of digital interactive
TV (iTV) systems for the hotel industry, announced today the launch of
its first Acentic Panorama digital TV platform in Germany at the Hilton
Berlin.
Located on the historic Gendarmenmarkt, the Hilton Berlin is in close
proximity to attractions such as the Konzerthaus, French and German
Cathedrals and the Brandenburg Gate. Acentic Panorama's in-room hotel
entertainment and information platform provides high quality digital
broadcast, on-demand and interactive TV services to guests at the
590-room hotel.
Acentic will celebrate the installation of Acentic Panorama at the
Hilton Berlin on Monday, Feb. 9 at 4:30 p.m. The hotel industry launch
event will be hosted by Mr. Olivier Harnisch - Hilton Hotels
Corporation Vice President Germany and Switzerland, and will include
speakers Ms. Christiane zu Salm - Media Entrepreneur, Mr. Mark
Poldervaart - Philips BU Hospitality EMEA and Mr. Alistair Forbes - CEO
of Acentic. Presentations will discuss what hoteliers need to consider
with respect to their in-room TV and entertainment system.
"This installation at the Hilton Berlin is an exciting milestone for
Acentic, marking the first hotel Panorama installation in Germany,"
said Alistair Forbes, CEO, Acentic. "The Hilton Berlin is a landmark
hotel and their choice of Acentic Panorama provides the best performing
system for the satisfaction of their guests."
"Acentic Panorama provides a high quality viewing experience that meets
our guests' requirements for in-room entertainment while offering the
hotel revenue generating capabilities," said Ronald van Weezel, general
manager, Hilton Berlin. "Since the installation of Acentic Panorama we
have received excellent feedback from our guests. The new system has
contributed greatly to an upgrade of our overall services."
Acentic Panorama's fully digital, HD-ready platform provides crystal
clear picture quality for an outstanding TV viewing experience, from
digital TV and high-definition to blockbuster movies, international
programming, on-demand options and user generated content. A
revolutionary new graphical user interface lets guests from all
backgrounds rapidly access desired content and information in an
engaging manner, all with ultra-fast channel zapping and intuitive
navigation of the available channels and TV lineup. Panorama also
aggregates external information, such as live weather, news and Web
content, and IP applications such as HSIA (High-Speed Internet Access).
About Acentic
Acentic is an international provider of digital TV services to hotels.
Acentic's digital content, technology, support and services deliver
entertainment and revenue generation tools via the hotel television,
providing a unique communications system that meets the evolving
lifestyles of guests. Acentic's digital TV services are in many of the
world's leading hotel chains including Accor, Dorint, Intercontinental
Hotel Group, Hilton, Hyatt, Maritim, Marriott, Mövenpick and Starwood
in more than 30 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
About Hilton Hotels Corporation
Hilton Hotels Corporation is a leading global hospitality company, with
more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in more than 74 countries,
including 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or
franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly
regarded brands, including Hilton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree,
Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden
Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations, Homewood Suites by Hilton and The
Waldorf-Astoria Collection.
The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton's
philosophy that, "It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility
to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality." The
company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the
best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable . The
philosophy is shared by all nine brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels,
and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and
generosity.
CONTACT: Alexandra Crabb, ink Communications Director, Media Relations
e-mail: alex@theinkstudio.com
Tel: +1 617 477 6885 ext: 1
Tel: +1 617 956 2214
Maria Grazia, Jansen Acentic
Tel: +49 171 6973108
e-mail: mariagrazia.jansen@acentic.com
WWW: http://www.acentic.com
Jennifer Hicks, ink Communications for Acentic
Tel: +31 207 084700
e-mail: jennifer@theinkstudio.com
Hilton Hotels Corporation
WWW: http://www.hiltonworldwide.com
WWW: http://www.behospitable.com
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