Marriott and LG Partner on Cloud Display to Revolutionize In-Room Tech
Marriott and LG announced a strategic partnership to build a cloud-based guest room technology platform, piloting across 40 properties in the US and Canada. The platform replaces legacy video systems with cloud-managed LG displays, eliminating local servers and turning TVs into smart room gateways. It supports streaming, FAST channels, and future room controls, aiming to reduce tech debt and improve operational efficiency.
Impact and considerations
Cloud display architecture reduces hotel IT maintenance, enhances guest experience, and enables centralized management of all screens across properties.
Key points
- Marriott and LG pilot cloud-managed displays across 40 properties in the US and Canada.
- Cloud platform eliminates local servers, enabling remote monitoring and updates.
- TV becomes a smart room gateway, supporting streaming and future room controls.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Hospitality Technology
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 8 Sept 2026, 21:58
- Page published
- 10 Sept 2026, 00:04
- Last updated
- 8 Sept 2026, 21:58
- Original links
- Hospitality Technology：Can a Cloud Display Solve Hotel IT’s Biggest Headache? Marriott and LG Think So. (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 8 Sept 2026, 21:58