PPDS debuts in the maritime hospitality market with Philips MediaSuite

The fair Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 has been chosen by Philips Professional Displays to present for the first time with PPDS its new range of MediaSuite televisions developed for the maritime hospitality sector, plus displays and software solutions.

The team of PPDS, exclusive supplier of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, will participate for the first time in Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, the largest cruise fair in the world held from 7 al 10 April in Miami (Florida - EU).

In the Philips space at this event (booth 4405), Visitors will be able to discover a complete range of display solutions covering all areas of cruising and luxury yachts and superyachts, as well as the new functions available in the latest evolution of the MediaSuite television range with a new line specifically designed for the growing maritime market.

As part of its continued global growth strategy, PPDS's decision to expand its reach in the cruise market to encompass all forms of hospitality - both on land and at sea- It comes as the popularity and demand for cruise vacations is at all-time highs and rising..

Jeroen Verhaeghe, Global Business Development Director for PPDS Hospitality, who will be present at the contest, explains that “the cruise industry is flourishing, and with the construction of new vessels and increased competition for customers, there has never been a best time for us to make an official entry in this market”.

With the aim of “supporting cruise providers in the creation of new experiences, improved and totally personalized for its guests - adds Verhaeghe -, Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 is the perfect launch pad into this exciting market with our Philips Professional Displays portfolio for hospitality”.

Innovation in entertainment

Philips MediaSuite, the first hotel television designed exclusively for in-room entertainment, is still a benchmark in the hospitality sector, both in important hotels and now with the recent installations in the maritime environment on the British cruise line Marella Cruises and in two hotels Super Yacht in Vietnam.

Since its presentation on the market in 2019, Philips MediaSuite leads the market as the preferred hotel TV in Western Europe, they point out from the company, chosen for Google Cast integration, Netflix ready functionality and access to the Google Play store.

This is what Verhaeghe points out: "in 2024, Philips MediaSuite achieved an important milestone by becoming the best-selling hotel TV in Western Europe, achieving market leadership in EMEA for the first time, a position that I am proud to say we have continued to maintain. “We see incredible opportunities in bringing the benefits of Philips MediaSuite on board cruise ships and superyachts.”.

Specifically, The company now offers cruise providers and superyacht owners a specific range of televisions slimline, with resolution FHD and 24” and 32” sizes that adapt to smaller spaces for crew and interior cabins, as well as 4K models in 43”, 50”, 55” y 65”, for installation in suites y salas.

These teams also have the option to add a professional sound bar from Philips to improve the audio experience, especially suitable for living rooms and sky lounges of yachts.

Prepared with the protection necessary to withstand the rigors of life at sea, This new range also provides long-term savings, with a lower energy consumption compared to other televisions on the market. Besides, offers passengers the ship's selection of channels via IPTV services, including linear satellite TV channels, as well as video on demand content.

Philips MediaSuite also allows the ship's purser to give a personalized welcome and offer information to passengers through CMND. This information may include details about the next port of call, in addition to providing passengers with the possibility of organizing excursions and book services on board from the comfort of your cabin. All customer data is deleted at the time of departure as a security bonus.

Evolution and growth

Professional televisions are only one part of a much broader PPDS offering in the hospitality sector, “with a growing and evolving portfolio that goes beyond the rooms to offer the best visual communications for a wide variety of applications in all deck areas”.

This comprehensive proposal, which includes, in addition to televisions, advanced digital signage solutions, ePaper, Philips interactive displays and dvLed, all of them with sustainability as a prominent element and controlled and managed remotely will be exhibited at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025.

“Philips MediaSuite, along with the entire range of hospitality screens, continues to set new standards and offer unique experiences for both guests and hoteliers and operators, with an offer of unrestricted entertainment and extensive control and management - underlines Scott Adams, director of hospitality in North America at PPDS-. Built around the ever-evolving needs of guests, “Our portfolio is an undisputed option for the hospitality sector.”.

Sustainable AV developments

In line with Seatrade's commitment to promoting sustainability in the cruise industry, PPDS has developed pioneering audiovisual products in this sense. These include the Philips Tableaux zero-consumption ePaper display, as well as the advancement of its dvLed and LCD visual systems, including the serie Signage 3000 EcoDesign, that consume less than half the energy of their direct competition, without compromising the quality of the equipment.

This sustainable commitment has seen PPDS and its Philips Professional Displays recognized with numerous awards in recent years.. Besides, aligns with Seatrade Cruise Global in its support of Mercy Ships, the international charity that operates the hospital ships largest non-governmental organizations in the world, in which their monitors are used for care and diagnosis of patients.