Company Interview / Swift TV checks into hospitality

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Swift TV (ASX:STV) secures new hospitality contracts, adding to mining and aged care revenue streamsApp-first TV platform integrates with hotel systems, focusing on usability, privacy and upselling servicesGlobal expansion strategy targets US and Europe via reseller partnerships and major hotel brands

Brian Mangano, Swift TV CEO (ASX:STV) outlines how the company is shifting from years of platform development into a commercial “step change”, with new long-term recurring revenue contracts in hospitality. Recent wins include Daydream Island and Seashells Hospitality Group, adding to existing deployments in mining, oil and gas, FIFO communities and aged care. Mangano states that Swift TV now generates about $15 million a year in recurring revenue and aims to grow this steadily as more verticals adopt the platform.

Mangano describes the Swift TV system as an enterprise-grade, app‑driven TV platform designed to replicate an at‑home experience in hotels. Guests can access Netflix, YouTube and any Google Play Store app directly on the in-room TV, without casting. Integration with property management systems means profiles can auto‑login on arrival and be fully cleared at checkout, which Mangano views as a key privacy and usability advantage. Hotels can also promote on-site services, handle purchases and link ticketing for local events through the TV.

Looking ahead, Mangano sees hospitality as the largest growth opportunity, citing around 17.5 million hotel rooms globally. Swift TV is pursuing a reseller-led strategy in the US and Europe, engaging major hospitality technology partners and brands such as Marriott to secure global approvals for wider rollout.