[February 04, 2009] Acentic: Germany Gets First Acentic Panorama System at Hilton Berlin; Acentic digital interactive TV systems brings Hilton closer to guests Tweet (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: [email protected] Tel: +1 617 477 6885 ext: 1 Tel: +1 617 956 2214 Maria Grazia, Jansen Acentic Tel: +49 171 6973108 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: http://www.acentic.com Jennifer Hicks, ink Communications for Acentic Tel: +31 207 084700 e-mail: [email protected] Hilton Hotels Corporation WWW: http://www.hiltonworldwide.com WWW: http://www.behospitable.com ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright ? 2009 M2 Communications Ltd. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]