Elevating the guest experience: Unveiling the gap between commercial and consumer TVs
In the competitive hospitality landscape, creating exceptional guest experiences is of the utmost importance. From the moment visitors arrive, every aspect of the property should immerse them in an atmosphere of luxury and seamless service.
However, hoteliers often overlook one critical component: the televisions that grace guest rooms, lobbies and public spaces.
The display technology decision can make or break the overall guest impression. “Hoteliers frequently make the mistake of outfitting their properties with consumer-grade televisions,” explains Tyrone Young, head of sales for Information Display and Information Technology at LG Electronics South Africa. “But these residential models simply cannot deliver the performance, durability and customisation required for a truly premium hospitality experience.”
Here are the key advantages that differentiate commercial TVs from residential consumer models:
Built to last
“Commercial TVs are engineered for the rugged 24/7 operating environment of hotels,” Young states. “With their durable construction and integrated cooling systems, they can withstand harsh elements like direct sunlight, moisture and continuous use without degrading performance or suffering screen burn-in.”
Their extended lifespan is a major asset. “While consumer TVs may last three to five years, commercial displays are built for 7+ years of continuous operation. This longevity translates to reduced maintenance costs and replacement expenses for properties.”
Customised integration
Unlike rigid consumer models, commercial TVs enable extensive customisation: “Users have granular control over restricting inputs, disabling certain functions, even managing viewer information, providing guests access to streaming services directly from the TV and managing promotions from a central platform.”
Other customisations include physical orientation flexibility. “Our commercial models can be mounted vertically or horizontally, even ceiling-hung in unique installations – seamlessly integrating digital signage into any space.”
Radiant visibility
“While household TVs are designed for dim living rooms, commercial displays ensure perfect viewability in any lighting condition,” Young says. “With higher brightness output and specialised anti-glare coatings, LG’s commercial TVs deliver crisp, clear imagery whether in direct sunlight or the lobby at high noon.”
Great connectivity
According to him, connectivity is another commercial TV standout. “In addition to wireless screen mirroring and streaming, our commercial lineup provides virtually unlimited AV inputs and outputs to integrate with any entertainment system, videoconference suite or digital signage setup a hospitality business could need.”
Long-term cost savings
“The upfront price differential may give some hoteliers pause,” Young acknowledges. “But commercial TVs are absolutely the more cost-effective option long term when you consider their rugged design, management capabilities that streamline operations, and up to double the lifespan of residential sets.”
He concludes: “In the hospitality industry, providing guests an outstanding audiovisual experience is every bit as vital as your accommodations and amenity offerings. Commercial TVs ensure every facet of the visitor journey is aligned with your brand’s promise.”