TRIBE Manchester Airport

The Brand

With 18 hotels (and 43 more in the pipeline) TRIBE is a global hotel brand crafted for modern travellers seeking style, efficiency, and comfort without the unnecessary fluff. Launched as part of the Ennismore hospitality group (in partnership with Accor), TRIBE flips the traditional hotel experience on its head, prioritising thoughtful design, social connectivity, and affordability—giving guests everything they need and nothing they don’t.

The Hotel

TRIBE Manchester Airport is a modern, design-led hotel, just a short stroll from Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2—perfect for travellers who want more than just a place to crash.

With 412 guest rooms spread across nine floors, the property is the largest hotel in Manchester (by room count). Opened in October 2024 as part of the £1 billion Airport City Manchester development, the property seamlessly blends contemporary aesthetics with practical luxury.

Amenities include a social hub, 24-hour fitness studio, and three drink & dining options, including a 24/7 Grab & Go facility.

The property features well-appointed rooms designed with efficiency and comfort in mind. Features include soundproofing, floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury bedding & blackout curtains, rainfall showers, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a cutting-edge guestroom entertainment system.

The Technology

Having previously collaborated with TRIBE London Canary Wharf, Airwave was thrilled to work alongside TMB Systems in the implementation of guestroom entertainment technology at TRIBE's newest site.

TRIBE's vision? Technology for the modern traveller. Simple as that.

In hospitality, this means meeting the digital demands of today’s guests, who expect a seamless, on-demand, and personalised experience—a hotel TV system that mirrors the one they have at home (or better). Guests want flexibility, instant connectivity, and access to their own content—without jumping through hoops. 

 Guestroom Entertainment Platform

To deliver on this, Airwave recommended the Uniguest Hub guestroom entertainment system. Built on a cloud-based IPTV platform, Uniguest TV integrates with smart TVs, casting devices (like Chromecast & AirPlay), and mobile apps, allowing hotels to offer a modern, home-like entertainment experience. Guests can easily stream content from their own devices, log in to their preferred streaming services, or browse hotel-specific programming—all through an intuitive, user-friendly interface.

Airwave's design technicians developed an interface that adheres to Accor brand standards and aligns aesthetically TRIBE Canary Wharf's interface.

Casting

For a smooth streaming experience, Airwave deployed Uniguest CAST in a centralised format with Stream Allocator technology, managing 88 Chromecast dongles across the hotel’s 412 rooms.

Rather than placing a Chromecast in every room, this setup centralises them in a secure server room, dynamically allocating available devices to guests as needed.

Why centralised casting? Because:

• It’s more cost-efficient (fewer devices, less maintenance, minimal risk of theft)
• It simplifies network configuration (goodbye, Wi-Fi congestion)
• It reduces power consumption (better for the planet—and the hotel’s energy bill)
• It ensures a seamless guest experience (just tap and stream, no fuss)

Digital Signage

Keeping guests informed and on schedule, Airwave installed two Samsung QM32R-B commercial signage displays, powered by Uniguest digital signage to deliver real-time flight information—because no one wants to miss their flight, right?

TRIBE Manchester Airport doesn’t just offer a place to stay—it offers an experience tailored for the modern traveler, where design meets technology. Whether it’s streaming Netflix, catching a last-minute flight update, or enjoying a space that actually feels like home, TRIBE Manchester Airport sets a new benchmark for airport accommodations. Airwave is thrilled to play a part in it...