October 2026 | ISSUE 14

 

TECHTOBER FEST 2026


LG Showcases Connected Commercial Display Solutions at Techtober Fest

LG Electronics USA brought customers, integrators, and technology partners together for its third annual TechTober Fest at the Chicago Business Innovation Center.


The event featured commercial displays, digital signage software, and connected technologies for industries including hospitality. Hands-on sessions also covered installation, integration, and on going support, showing how these solutions work beyond the showroom.

 

AMERITECH SERVICE SPOTLIGHT


What Goes into a Hotel TV Installation

A hotel TV upgrade involved more than selecting the right screens. Room configurations, delivery schedules, installation requirements, and brand standards all need to be considered before work begins.

Ameritech supports hotel owners and operators with product selection, project management, nationwide installation coordination, and room-by-room documentation to help keep upgrades organized and minimize disruption to guests.

 

FROM OUR BLOG


Hotel Smart TVs Are Becoming Standard. What Should Owners Measure Next?

Smart TVs are becoming standard in hotel rooms, but availability alone doesn't tell the full story. Discover why guest usage, streaming reliability, and support needs matter when evaluating your hotel's TV technology.

 

FROM OUR BLOG


LG and Marriott Expand Guest Room Technology

LG and Marriott are developing a connected guestroom platform that combines streaming, hotel content, and centralized TV management. Explore what the planned rollout could mean for hotel owners upgrading their in-room technology.

 

DID YOU KNOW?


LG Expands It's Free Streaming Lineup with New Sports Channels

LG Channels added the NBA Channel, FloSports Channel, and FloHockey 24/7 to its free streaming lineup this fall, giving viewers more sports content without an additional subscription.


For hospitality operators, the update highlights how free streaming services are expanding entertainment choices and influencing what guests may expect from their in-room TVs.

 
 

Featured Reports & News

FEATURED REPORTS


71% of Hotel Guests Rank Smart TVs and In-Room Streaming as a Top Booking Factor

New findings from Hospitality Technology's 2026 Guest Engagement Study show that 71% of surveyed hotel guests consider smart TVs and in-room streaming an important factor when choosing accommodations.


The research points to the importance of practical guestroom technology. For hotel operators planning upgrades, reliable in-room entertainment deserves consideration alongside other amenities that influence the guest experience.

Capitalizing on Connectivity: How Room Tech Integrations Support Operations and the Guest Experience

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HM on Location: How Cobblestone Pilots New Hotel Technology

From Hotel Management

PIP Flexibility: 5 Ways Hoteliers Can Build a Stronger Case to Negotiate With Brands

From LODGING Magazine

 
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