Blog
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In-Room Tech: The Key to Five-Star Reviews?
Exploring the link between a top-tier TV system and a five-star guest review -
Video killed the radio star...
Video Killed the Radio Star... ... sang the Buggles in 1979. Well remembered as the first music video shown on MTV, the modern pop classic laments music's evolution from radio to video. In the hospitality TV industry -
Hospitality Technology Software Solutions
We spend some time with Otrum's Executive Vice President, Nigel Bateson, and talk about SaaS, guestroom entertainment systems, casting and digital signage. -
Is voice tech in the guestroom, the next big thing?
There are (currently) 3.25 billion voice assistants globally. So, why is voice technology not commonplace in the guestroom? -
Top 5 Wi-Fi tips for your hotel....
Wifirst’s Deputy Country Manager, Vincent Jouan, shares his top five tips for the implementation of a Wi-Fi service in the hotel environment. -
The features of a good hotel TV system - by ChatGPT
We asked ChatGPT 'What makes a good hotel TV system?' - and were impressed with the answer... -
To SLA, or not to SLA, that is the question....
Due to the nature of TV technology, we're big advocators of the service level agreement. But are they worth it? -
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Delivering a Vision...
We speak with Airwave Sales & Marketing Director, Paul Chambers, and talk about life within the Airwave sales function. -
Is WiFi more important than beer?
We decide which is more important, WiFi or beer. -
I Robot
Is too much technology taking the hospitality out of hospitality? We take a look at TV technology's journey into the world of IOT...and robots! -
Hotel TV - FAQ
We've pulled together our most frequently asked questions in a handy, (virtual) pocket-sized guide... -
Content, Content, Content...
If a system performs beautifully, why should it not look beautiful as well? We explore this concept and offer a few design tips along the way... -
We Talk Tech discuss content casting in the hospitality industry
Airwave Technical Director joins Otrum's Nigel Bateson and Wifirst's Vince Jouan to discuss issues surrounding content casting in the hospitality industry. -
Top TV Tips
Want to find out more about hotel TV systems before you splash the cash? Have a look through our top ten (thirteen) TV tips. -
Holiday Park Technology - servicing the staycation.
The spread out (often remote) nature of many holiday parks requires considerable expertise in the distribution of RF, IRS, IPTV & satellite networks, and the integration of various technology. We take a look at Airwave's work within this sector -
Technology as a Revenue Stream
A well-designed hotel information system will pay for itself, several times over, via the embedding of revenue generation features... -
Why buy a Hotel TV?
I can save money if I buy my in-room TVs from the high-street. We do still here this from time-to-time, especially when talking to smaller, value-driven hotels. However, for any property that's looking -
Video-On-Demand - dispelling the myths
But video on demand is dead, surely? We debunk this ludicrous notion and show why you'd be MAD not to incorporate it into your guest-room entertainment system. -
What makes a good guestroom entertainment system?
What are the common characteristics of a good hotel information system? -
WiFi as a service - connecting a generation...
We talk with Wifirst’s Theo Dimishky about “WiFi as a Service” and why it’s such a compelling offering in today’s internet driven society. -
It's just a telly on the wall, right?
How difficult can the implementation of a hotel TV system be? It's just sticking some tellies on a wall, right? Wrong! We speak with project manager and long-time hotel TV logistics expert, Tom Chapman, and talk about -
Hospitality technology, post covid.
As hospitality prepares to open its doors to the public, the preparation of a safer environment is at the forefront of every hotel professional's mind. Covid 19 has accelerated the advancement of tech in the hospitality industry... -
A Merry Christmas from Sky Select...
Sky TV is a key component of a home-from-home service, providing an extensive catalogue of premium content and sport to hotels over the Christmas break...and of course beyond. -
Covid-19 response - a message from David Fogelman
SCCI Group CEO, David Fogelman, speaks about Airwave's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Is it time to "cast-off" traditional TV?
We catch up with hospitality technology expert Ian Millar, Senior Lecturer & Manager of the Institute of Business Creativity, and listen to his views on content casting and the future of linear TV: -
The Hotel Information System - a Luxury or Mandatory?
The hotel information system - perhaps more specifically labelled as an interactive guest entertainment and information interface. Often thought of as a useful branding tool or a vehicle to house hotel information and services (no more need for unsightly in -
A blast from the past
Airwave's first TV sale. 14-inches of hotel television history. -
Generation Z - 5.5-inch lives
We speak with Airwave friend and hospitality technology expert Ian Millar, about the technology habits of Generation Z. -
A chat with Operations Director, Toby Hart
We chat with Airwave Operations Director, Toby Hart, about operations management in the hospitality technology industry: -
Servicing Binge-Watching Brits
Guests away from home environment amenities and looking for ways to pass time, crave a“home-from-home” experience. Naturally, a home-from-home television system is a top priority. No longer will a large-screen TV and a -
10 top hotel TV tips with Samsung
Samsung Hospitality Display Product Manager, Phil Edwardes, talks TV tips at Airwave's head office. -
Top of the class technology...
In order to provide students with a dynamic and rewarding learning experience, technology has become a prerequisite – not just in the classroom, but in halls of residence and bedrooms across the country. -
Fusing Design with Technology - UK B&Bs
According to the Travellers Choice Awards in 2017, half of the ten best B&Bs in the world are based in the UK; the Bed and Breakfast sector is worth £2 billion, consisting of over 25,000 owner-managed
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