TRIBE Manchester Airport, the city's largest hotel with 412 rooms across eight floors, is setting a new standard for modern hospitality. Located adjacent to Terminal 2, this newly established property required a digital ecosystem that could match its forward-thinking, sustainable architecture. As an Accor-approved managed service provider, Wifirst was the ideal partner to design and implement an advanced network capable of enhancing guest connectivity while supporting the hotel's rigorous operational and environmental goals
//CHALLENGE: HIGH DENSITY DEMANDS AND STRICT BRAND STANDARDS
Building a digital infrastructure for a flagship, high-traffic airport hotel requires navigating several key technical and architectural challenges:
- 100% Coverage to Accor Brand Standards: The hotel required wall-to-wall, seamless connectivity that strictly adhered to Accor’s rigorous global brand standards, ensuring a flawless experience for every guest.
- Supporting Voice over WiFi: With seamless communication being critical in a large, bustling airport hotel, the network needed to robustly support Voice over WiFi for both operational staff and international guests.
- Complex Architectural Layout: The building features a unique 'irregular trapezoid' shape designed to optimise floor space and energy efficiency. The network deployment had to navigate this bespoke architecture without leaving any dead zones.
- Smart System Integration: The infrastructure had to seamlessly integrate with intelligent building management systems to support the hotel's sustainability ambitions and manage high-density traffic flawlessly.
// SOLUTION: A TAILORED RUCKUS WIFI 6 DEPLOYMENT
To address these unique architectural and operational needs, Wifirst delivered a comprehensive, fully managed WiFi 6 solution tailored specifically for TRIBE Manchester.
- Premium WiFi 6 & Ruckus Technology: Our expert engineers deployed cutting-edge WiFi 6 technology using premium Ruckus access points. This hardware offers increased bandwidth, reduced latency, and improved energy efficiency, making it the perfect fit for the hotel's high-demand environment.
- Strategic, Wall-to-Wall Coverage: Access points were strategically deployed throughout all 412 guest rooms, public areas, and the TRIBE Table restaurant, guaranteeing the 100% coverage required by Accor.
- Collaborative Implementation: The installation process was conducted in close collaboration with the TRIBE Manchester team to align perfectly with construction timelines and design specifications.
- A Fully Managed Service: Beyond the initial installation, Wifirst acts as a proactive partner. Our managed service ensures continuous network optimisation, round-the-clock monitoring, and absolute reliability.
// RESULTS: OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND A FUTURE-READY GUEST EXPERIENCE
Since the implementation of Wifirst's managed WiFi 6 infrastructure, TRIBE Manchester has realised significant operational and guest-experience benefits:
- Enhanced Guest Connectivity: Tech-savvy travellers now enjoy uninterrupted, high-speed internet access across the property, facilitating remote work, high-definition streaming, and smart-room controls without skipping a beat.
- Energy Efficiency Gains: The intelligent Ruckus network supports automated energy management systems, reducing unnecessary power consumption and aligning perfectly with the hotel's sustainable architecture.
- Seamless Operations: The robust WiFi backbone easily supports the crucial Voice over WiFi requirement and allows for the seamless integration of IoT systems, enabling efficient monitoring and maintenance across the entire property.
Wifirst's cutting-edge installation has been a pivotal factor in TRIBE Manchester's ability to combine contemporary design with operational sustainability. As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, this collaboration stands as a testament to how intelligent connectivity solutions are vital to achieving both exceptional guest satisfaction and environmental responsibility.
