Philips Professional Displays to enter maritime hospitality market with Philips MediaSuite TVs
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions,has announced its debut attendance at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 (Miami, 7-10 April) – the world’s largest cruise ship exhibition – signalling the company’s latest business expansion.
Located inside the 500,000ft2 Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida, Seatrade Cruise Global – celebrating its 40th anniversary – brings together the global cruise community, allowing industry leaders to learn about and discover the cutting-edge strategies and technologies designed to advance the cruise industry.
The global team from PPDS, showcasing on Philips booth 4405, will join over 600 other exhibitors and an anticipated 11,000 visitors from around the world to demonstrate a range of display solutions spanning every area for cruise ships and luxury / super yachts. Visitors to the booth are also set to be among the first to witness the new, cutting-edge features available in the latest evolution of PPDS’ market leading portfolio of Philips MediaSuite TVs, with a new line up designed specifically for the flourishing maritime market.
Part of a continued global growth strategy, PPDS’ decision to expand its reach in the cruise market to cover all forms of hospitality – both on land and at sea – comes as the popularity and demand for cruise ship vacations have reached an all-time high, expected to have accounted for over 35 million people in 2024*. Forecasts reveal the industry is expected to be worth $15.1 billion by 2028, up from $7.67 billion in 2022**, representing significant opportunities for maritime business.
