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Acentic, supplier of digital interactive TV systems for the hotel industry, announced that it will provide high-end interactive guest communication and digital entertainment solutions for the first W Hotel in Europe W Istanbul. Part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the hotel is scheduled to open April 1, 2008 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Working with its distribution partner, Ardatek Elektronik, Acentic will help W Hotels extend its brand in Turkey with the Acentic Vision platform.
"We are delighted to provide cutting-edge solutions for digital television services to the new W Istanbul. It is destined to become the top hotel in this fantastic city and is a reference for all other properties and future
developments," said Alistair Forbes, CEO, Acentic. "Building on a number of recent successful installations, this project is a major win for Acentic and reinforces our preferred supplier partnership with Starwood and our presence
in the Turkish market. We look forward to working with Ardatek to further meet the needs of hotels in this high growth region."
"Acentic and its distributor network are the ideal partners for Starwood Hotels & Resorts to guarantee that our television and guest experience standards are upheld in a way that best communicates our brand messages and values," said Brian Pratt, vice president e-commerce and customer technology, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Europe, Africa & Middle East. "Acentic is a proven international provider, assuring that Starwood Hotel guests will experience high-end in-room entertainment and interactive communications services. At the same time Acentic gives our hotel management the tools to promote their services and generate additional revenue."
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