Hotel Communication Network (HCN), global provider of ad-supported, AI Concierge-enabled in-room tablets for hotels, has partnered with Stingray, a Montreal-based global music, media and technology company. This industry-first collaboration will bring 20 channels of genre-diverse, fully licensed music streaming to HCN’s in-room tablets.
With this partnership, guests can now enjoy curated music playlists from Stingray directly on the HCN tablet. The player can be minimized on the screen to allow for multitasking while listening. After every three songs, an audio ad will play. All applicable licenses and royalty fees are fully covered through HCN’s ad-supported tablet platform, meaning no cost or additional infrastructure is required from the hotel.
“This is a major evolution in the guest experience,” said Kevin Bidner, CEO, HCN. “Hotels have never had a way to legally stream music in guestrooms before. By teaming up with Stingray, we’re making it possible for hotels to offer high-quality, licensed music without a penny coming out of their budgets. It’s a win for hotels and a win for guests.”
Stingray’s music channels span a broad range of genres—from pop and jazz to chill lounge and classical—catering to every guest’s mood and preference.
“This partnership is a natural fit,” said David Purdy, chief revenue officer, Stingray. “Our goal is to bring the best music experiences to people wherever they are—and what better place than a hotel room, where guests are looking to relax, work or recharge. Thanks to HCN’s smart, ad-supported platform, we can offer our full music experience with no royalties passed on to hotels.”
For more on HCN’s in-room tablets for hotels, check out the July issue of Hotel Business.
