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TRADE SHOWS | INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW AIRWAVE Airwave launch hospitality streaming app at the Independent Hotel Show STAYCAST powered by Google Chromecast is the ultimate hospitality streaming experience. Connecting seamlessly to a hotel’s existing TV infrastructure, STAYCAST allows guests to stream their own content onto the room’s television, using their own portable device as the control. Installed in over 50,000 rooms, STAYCAST’s game-changing solution allows guests access to favourite apps such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer and YouTube on the in-room TV. “The huge growth of portable device ownership has increased the ways guests can watch their own content,” said Airwave Product Development Director Julian Arnold, “however for the optimum experience, content such as movies and TV programmes is best watched in high definition on a big screen. STAYCAST provides a seamless and intuitive option to do just that.” With STAYCAST, your property will be on the cutting-edge of in-room hotel entertainment. GUEST BENEFITS • Powered by Google Chromecast – stream to the big screen, just like at home • 1000+ apps available to stream • No app login required via the TV • Automatic disconnection at checkout • Connect multiple devices to the same TV HOTEL BENEFITS • Integrates with your existing system • Wired and wireless configurations • Limited in-room hardware • Advanced reporting & monitoring STAND: 34, 68 INFO: 0845 555 1212 or [email protected] CROWN SPORTS LOCKERS Making its mark without guests leaving theirs Bespoke timber furniture manufacturers Crown Sports Lockers unveil their capability to design and deliver innovative changing and treatment rooms for the hotel and spa sector. Launched at the show, tactile PerfectSense Matt furniture finish from Egger makes its mark without guests leaving theirs - anti-fingerprint technology prevents unsightly imprints on the surface, cutting cleaning needs. In spa environments, laminates create texture and toughness in finishes, styles and shades to suit any scale of provision. Every bit the look of wood, they help deliver the mood and ambience that Crown fashion in realising your vision - just ask on-stand. Keypad and RFID locking mechanisms from Lowe & Fletcher, Digilock and Gantner are featured as part of Crown’s wide choice of options to meet mounting demand for electronic security. Interest in fire retardant systems and surfaces has risen dramatically of late and Crown will be able to advise and guide you on lacquers available for furniture fitted in public areas. Ask on stand to view a selection of Crown’s recent hotel spa installations, including the luxurious Mallory Court’s Elan Spa destination, opened earlier this year, now shortlisted for best new spa in national awards, and Appleby Manor hotel, overlooking the dramatic Lake District National Park. Stand: SPA 17 INFO: www.crownsportslockers.co.uk October 2017 www.hotelowner.co.uk 35