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Huawei and Meliá Hotels International Unveil Smart Hotel Showcase

During the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, Huawei and Meliá Hotels International showcased their new concept, the Global Smart Hotel Showcase, at the prestigious Torre Melina Gran Meliá hotel. This initiative is set to accelerate the digital transformation within the global hospitality industry by focusing on innovative connectivity and infrastructure solutions for smart hotel networks.

As artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) reshape the hospitality landscape, hotels are leaning towards intelligent services that prioritize guest experiences, sustainability, and operational efficiency. The role of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) infrastructure has evolved from being a mere supportive tool to becoming a driving force for innovation across the sector.

Huawei's Smart Hotel Solution is aligned with this progressive shift, delivering advanced connectivity and infrastructure tailored for hotels. This innovative approach offers numerous advantages, including personalized guest services, enhanced operational efficiency, and reduced energy consumption. David Shi, Vice President of Huawei’s ICT Marketing Solution Sales Department, emphasized the collaboration with the Torre Melina Gran Meliá Hotel, stating that they continually work together to enhance operations and the guest experience. By leveraging Huawei's innovative IP+POL architecture, they aim to create intelligent hotel systems seamlessly connected through a fast, smart, and eco-friendly network.

Tomeu Fiol, Global Hotel Technology Director at Meliá Hotels International, expressed that their goal is to provide guests with an ideal blend of modern design and exceptional comfort, redefining experiences through digital innovation. The Huawei Smart Hotel Solution used in the Torre Melina Gran Meliá Hotel enhances their ability to deliver seamless, intelligent services efficiently while ensuring fast, stable, and reliable network coverage throughout their properties.

The Smart Hotel Solution encompasses the benefits of both IP and POL technologies, offering three distinctive advantages:
1. Seamless Wi-Fi Coverage: The solution features wireless access points with built-in smart antennas, ensuring complete Wi-Fi coverage throughout the hotel both indoors and outdoors, facilitating smooth roaming and fast network performance.
2. Sustainable Cable Technology: Fiber optic cables replace traditional Ethernet cables, allowing each room to connect with a single fiber optic cable and terminal. This energy-saving and forward-thinking practice promotes sustainable development.
3. AI-Driven Operations: The Huawei iMaster-NCE utilizes AI models to provide automated root cause analysis, significantly improving operational maintenance efficiency.

Each step in implementing these solutions requires close collaboration with partners, from designing hotel solutions to system integration and deployment. Huawei’s Smart Hotel Solution is specifically designed for partners aiming for easy integration, implementation, and maintenance. Huawei is committed to establishing a robust ecosystem with global partners to foster business success for hotels and their clients.

With technological advancements transforming the hospitality scene, the partnership between Huawei and Meliá Hotels International represents a significant stride towards creating smarter and more efficient hotel environments, ultimately enhancing the guest experience and operational efficiency across the board.