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  • Travelxp 4K signs multi-year deal with Eutelsat

    Travelxp 4K signs multi-year deal with Eutelsat

    MUMBAI: One day ahead of the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show where Ultra HD is set to be a continuing hot trend, Eutelsat Communications has announced the launch Travelxp 4K at its popular Hotbird video neighbourhood. Travelxp 4K has concluded a multi-year contract with Eutelsat to leverage Hotbird’s market-leading penetration into cable and IPTV networks across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

    Travelxp 4K is scheduled to start broadcasting this month. The channel has selected HEVC encoding with 10bits of colour depth (1 billion colours), at 50 frames per second.

    “Travelxp 4K is all about bringing the world to homes in stunning resolution. 10 bit REC 2020 with HLG, HDR will make the viewing experience more immersive and vivid. It’s not just about more pixels in 4K but better pixels. We are proud to reinforce our partnership with Eutelsat and to benefit from their vast knowledge of the Ultra HD broadcasting chain. Joining the Hotbird neighbourhood and gaining access to a unique and ethnically diverse population pool is a natural step for us that will fast-track penetration of Travelxp 4K into homes across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East,” said Travelxp 4K CEO Prashant Chothani.

    Available in seven languages, Travelxp 4K, features hundreds of hours of world class travel programs filmed all over the world.

    The 4K channel follows the success of Travelxp HD, which offers 100 per cent originally-produced premium travel and lifestyle programming distributed to over 50 million homes globally. It will also broadcast in 10bit REC 2020 colour space using the new HDR (High Dynamic Range) standard developed by the BBC and NHK that creates richer and more dynamic images by increasing the contrast ratio between the lightest and darkest areas of the screen and expanding the volume of colours displayed. This standard uses HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) technology, enabling legacy Standard Dynamic (SDR) displays to decode the HDR standard.

    “The launch of Travelxp 4K is new evidence of the move by content producers to Ultra HD. Their trust in Eutelsat reflects our commitment to delivering service that guarantees viewers an enriched and unrivalled Ultra HD experience. We are proud to support this new channel and look forward to accelerating its distribution across the vast footprint provided by our Hotbird video neighbourhood,” added Eutelsat chief commercial and development officer Michel Azibert.

  • Travelxp 4K signs multi-year deal with Eutelsat

    Travelxp 4K signs multi-year deal with Eutelsat

    MUMBAI: One day ahead of the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show where Ultra HD is set to be a continuing hot trend, Eutelsat Communications has announced the launch Travelxp 4K at its popular Hotbird video neighbourhood. Travelxp 4K has concluded a multi-year contract with Eutelsat to leverage Hotbird’s market-leading penetration into cable and IPTV networks across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

    Travelxp 4K is scheduled to start broadcasting this month. The channel has selected HEVC encoding with 10bits of colour depth (1 billion colours), at 50 frames per second.

    “Travelxp 4K is all about bringing the world to homes in stunning resolution. 10 bit REC 2020 with HLG, HDR will make the viewing experience more immersive and vivid. It’s not just about more pixels in 4K but better pixels. We are proud to reinforce our partnership with Eutelsat and to benefit from their vast knowledge of the Ultra HD broadcasting chain. Joining the Hotbird neighbourhood and gaining access to a unique and ethnically diverse population pool is a natural step for us that will fast-track penetration of Travelxp 4K into homes across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East,” said Travelxp 4K CEO Prashant Chothani.

    Available in seven languages, Travelxp 4K, features hundreds of hours of world class travel programs filmed all over the world.

    The 4K channel follows the success of Travelxp HD, which offers 100 per cent originally-produced premium travel and lifestyle programming distributed to over 50 million homes globally. It will also broadcast in 10bit REC 2020 colour space using the new HDR (High Dynamic Range) standard developed by the BBC and NHK that creates richer and more dynamic images by increasing the contrast ratio between the lightest and darkest areas of the screen and expanding the volume of colours displayed. This standard uses HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) technology, enabling legacy Standard Dynamic (SDR) displays to decode the HDR standard.

    “The launch of Travelxp 4K is new evidence of the move by content producers to Ultra HD. Their trust in Eutelsat reflects our commitment to delivering service that guarantees viewers an enriched and unrivalled Ultra HD experience. We are proud to support this new channel and look forward to accelerating its distribution across the vast footprint provided by our Hotbird video neighbourhood,” added Eutelsat chief commercial and development officer Michel Azibert.

  • Travelxp becomes first travel channel to launch in 4K on SES-1 satellite

    Travelxp becomes first travel channel to launch in 4K on SES-1 satellite

    MUMBAI: SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) today announced that Travelxp 4K, an international travel channel, will make its Ultra HD debut next month on SES’s growing Ultra HD distribution platform serving cable operators and multichannel television platforms throughout North America.

    Offering audiences compelling stories from faraway places, the world’s first 4K travel channel, Travelxp 4K,is set to launch on the SES-1 satellite, one of a trio of SES satellites (SES-1, SES-3, AMC-18) that are home to the region’s leading Ultra HD distribution platform. Travelxp4K, licensed to multichannel video program distributors (MVPDs) by Vivicast Media, is the latest in a series of Ultra HD channels to join SES’s Ultra HD platform, home to nine linear Ultra HD channels as of January. SES has now signed distribution agreements with more than 30 Ultra HD channels globally, of which 21 are commercial.

    Travelxp 4K, a venture of Celebrities Management in India, features hundreds of hours of world class travel programs filmed all over the world. The 4K channel follows the success of Travelxp HD, which offers 100% originally-produced premium travel and lifestyle programmingdistributed to over 50 million homes globally. Travelxp 4K will showcase global travel content with breathtaking images in 10 bit REC2020 color space with HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDR (High Dynamic Range).

    “Travelxp4K is all about bringing the world to homes in stunning resolution. 10 bit REC2020 with HLG HDR will make the viewing experience more immersive and vivid. It’s not just about more pixels in 4K but better pixels,” explained Travelxp 4K CEO Prashant Chothani. “We are delighted to offer viewers a closer and more fascinating look at the world’s most beautiful travel destinations, cultures, and heritage like never before with our 100% original and exclusive 4K programming. By joining SES’s growing Ultra HD bouquet and content distribution platform, Travelxp 4K is well-positioned to reach significant audiences across North America.”

    “SES has created the best and largest bouquet of stunning 4K programming in a single location around the world,” said SES vice president of business development in North America Steve Corda. “People across the U.S. and North America are purchasing Ultra HD TVs at a record pace, with a surge expected this holiday season. Millions of television viewers are now expecting to watch 4K programming on their new screens, and cable operators and other television platform providers are on the verge of satisfying this growing demand with the historic home delivery of linear Ultra HD in the coming weeks and months.”

  • Travelxp becomes first travel channel to launch in 4K on SES-1 satellite

    Travelxp becomes first travel channel to launch in 4K on SES-1 satellite

    MUMBAI: SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) today announced that Travelxp 4K, an international travel channel, will make its Ultra HD debut next month on SES’s growing Ultra HD distribution platform serving cable operators and multichannel television platforms throughout North America.

    Offering audiences compelling stories from faraway places, the world’s first 4K travel channel, Travelxp 4K,is set to launch on the SES-1 satellite, one of a trio of SES satellites (SES-1, SES-3, AMC-18) that are home to the region’s leading Ultra HD distribution platform. Travelxp4K, licensed to multichannel video program distributors (MVPDs) by Vivicast Media, is the latest in a series of Ultra HD channels to join SES’s Ultra HD platform, home to nine linear Ultra HD channels as of January. SES has now signed distribution agreements with more than 30 Ultra HD channels globally, of which 21 are commercial.

    Travelxp 4K, a venture of Celebrities Management in India, features hundreds of hours of world class travel programs filmed all over the world. The 4K channel follows the success of Travelxp HD, which offers 100% originally-produced premium travel and lifestyle programmingdistributed to over 50 million homes globally. Travelxp 4K will showcase global travel content with breathtaking images in 10 bit REC2020 color space with HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDR (High Dynamic Range).

    “Travelxp4K is all about bringing the world to homes in stunning resolution. 10 bit REC2020 with HLG HDR will make the viewing experience more immersive and vivid. It’s not just about more pixels in 4K but better pixels,” explained Travelxp 4K CEO Prashant Chothani. “We are delighted to offer viewers a closer and more fascinating look at the world’s most beautiful travel destinations, cultures, and heritage like never before with our 100% original and exclusive 4K programming. By joining SES’s growing Ultra HD bouquet and content distribution platform, Travelxp 4K is well-positioned to reach significant audiences across North America.”

    “SES has created the best and largest bouquet of stunning 4K programming in a single location around the world,” said SES vice president of business development in North America Steve Corda. “People across the U.S. and North America are purchasing Ultra HD TVs at a record pace, with a surge expected this holiday season. Millions of television viewers are now expecting to watch 4K programming on their new screens, and cable operators and other television platform providers are on the verge of satisfying this growing demand with the historic home delivery of linear Ultra HD in the coming weeks and months.”

  • Travelxp to launch new Tamil channel; 4K feed before Feb

    Travelxp to launch new Tamil channel; 4K feed before Feb

    MUMBAI: Giving competition to Discovery Channel, Prashant Chothani-promoted travel and lifestyle channel, travelxp, is all set to take southern India by storm with the launch of its new channel in Tamil. The channel’s soft launch is scheduled for 13 December. It’s availability on various distribution platforms will be unveiled post its launch.

    The aim of the channel is to connect with the regional audience and broaden the audience base that travelxp already enjoys.

    “We are launching a new channel focussed on the Tamil audience across all age-groups. South India has vast tourist spots which are famous both, nationally and internationally, with some places that are yet to be explored. Our channel will highlight everything — from food to travel to leisure, etc. and will showcase it to the world. ”

    The channel will have original localised Tamil content as well as dubbed shows from travelxp’s existing bouquet. In a year’s time, the channel plans to have a 60:40 ratio of acquired/dubbed as to homegrown content in Tamil language.

    After launching a Bengali version in April this year, travelxp’s Tamil will also explore and travel to new places, finding new cultures and destinations, knowing about different food tastes. The channel’s team would shoot different episodes with various families in their own drawing room.

    The Bengali feed has a line-up of marquee shows such as Bliss, World Spa, Backpack, Great World Hotels, Strictly Street, xp guide, and Food Fact Fun, etc.

    The much awaited 4K rollout of travelxp meantime is also set to launch before it’s speculated time in February 2017. The launch will happen across all the markets.

    Chothani has invested around US$ 2 million in producing his shows in 4K over the past year or so. Using 4K technology, the shows have already produced 100 hours of travel content in UHD and need another 50 hours of content to launch a full-fledged 4K channel.

    The channel has expanded its international footprint by launching in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi and Rwanda by tying up with Africa’s AzamTV network. The channel is already available in North America, Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

    Travelxp is currently available on DTH platforms — Tata Sky, Dish TV, Videocon d2h and Airtel, and leading cable networks like Hathway Cable & Datacom, InCable, Siti Cable, GTPL and UCN.

  • Travelxp to launch new Tamil channel; 4K feed before Feb

    Travelxp to launch new Tamil channel; 4K feed before Feb

    MUMBAI: Giving competition to Discovery Channel, Prashant Chothani-promoted travel and lifestyle channel, travelxp, is all set to take southern India by storm with the launch of its new channel in Tamil. The channel’s soft launch is scheduled for 13 December. It’s availability on various distribution platforms will be unveiled post its launch.

    The aim of the channel is to connect with the regional audience and broaden the audience base that travelxp already enjoys.

    “We are launching a new channel focussed on the Tamil audience across all age-groups. South India has vast tourist spots which are famous both, nationally and internationally, with some places that are yet to be explored. Our channel will highlight everything — from food to travel to leisure, etc. and will showcase it to the world. ”

    The channel will have original localised Tamil content as well as dubbed shows from travelxp’s existing bouquet. In a year’s time, the channel plans to have a 60:40 ratio of acquired/dubbed as to homegrown content in Tamil language.

    After launching a Bengali version in April this year, travelxp’s Tamil will also explore and travel to new places, finding new cultures and destinations, knowing about different food tastes. The channel’s team would shoot different episodes with various families in their own drawing room.

    The Bengali feed has a line-up of marquee shows such as Bliss, World Spa, Backpack, Great World Hotels, Strictly Street, xp guide, and Food Fact Fun, etc.

    The much awaited 4K rollout of travelxp meantime is also set to launch before it’s speculated time in February 2017. The launch will happen across all the markets.

    Chothani has invested around US$ 2 million in producing his shows in 4K over the past year or so. Using 4K technology, the shows have already produced 100 hours of travel content in UHD and need another 50 hours of content to launch a full-fledged 4K channel.

    The channel has expanded its international footprint by launching in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi and Rwanda by tying up with Africa’s AzamTV network. The channel is already available in North America, Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.

    Travelxp is currently available on DTH platforms — Tata Sky, Dish TV, Videocon d2h and Airtel, and leading cable networks like Hathway Cable & Datacom, InCable, Siti Cable, GTPL and UCN.

  • Travelxp available in Bangladesh through RealVU

    Travelxp available in Bangladesh through RealVU

    MUMBAI: Travelxp is available for the viewers of Bangladesh through Beximco Communications owned DTH service provider RealVU.

    Their entry in Bangladesh further expands its reach in the Indian sub continent and is in line with its aspirations to broadcast in markets globally. The tie-up with RealVU ensures the reach of Travelxp to the intended audience as it is Bangladesh’s only DTH provider.

    ”Travelxp’s launch on RealVU in Bangladesh marks another milestone in our mission to reach out to the travel loving viewers world over. We bring the world into the homes of this great aspiring nation with our localised Bengali feed and would love to showcase Bangladesh’s fascinating history, culture and beauty to the world,” said Travelxp CEO Prashant Chothani.

    Having a firm footprint in North America, Middle-East, Africa and Europe the channel’s entry in Bangladesh is intended towards strengthening its hold in the Indian Subcontinent.

    Being a front runner in using 4K technology, the channel already has about 100 hours of exceptional quality travel content and is all set to launch in 4K by February 2017 across continents.

    Real VU CEO Dmitry Lapitskiy said, “Bangladesh has a wide range of travel lovers and adding a channel like Travelxp is going to cater our subscribers better. RealVU constantly tries to ensure customer satisfaction and adding new channels for the betterment of our valued subscribers”.

    The DTH provider gives premium picture quality and sound to the viewers at the most affordable price. The monthly subscription fee for the service is Tk. 300, where the subscribers get over 100 channels with more than 26 Bengali channels and many international major channels including 05 HD channels.

  • Travelxp available in Bangladesh through RealVU

    Travelxp available in Bangladesh through RealVU

    MUMBAI: Travelxp is available for the viewers of Bangladesh through Beximco Communications owned DTH service provider RealVU.

    Their entry in Bangladesh further expands its reach in the Indian sub continent and is in line with its aspirations to broadcast in markets globally. The tie-up with RealVU ensures the reach of Travelxp to the intended audience as it is Bangladesh’s only DTH provider.

    ”Travelxp’s launch on RealVU in Bangladesh marks another milestone in our mission to reach out to the travel loving viewers world over. We bring the world into the homes of this great aspiring nation with our localised Bengali feed and would love to showcase Bangladesh’s fascinating history, culture and beauty to the world,” said Travelxp CEO Prashant Chothani.

    Having a firm footprint in North America, Middle-East, Africa and Europe the channel’s entry in Bangladesh is intended towards strengthening its hold in the Indian Subcontinent.

    Being a front runner in using 4K technology, the channel already has about 100 hours of exceptional quality travel content and is all set to launch in 4K by February 2017 across continents.

    Real VU CEO Dmitry Lapitskiy said, “Bangladesh has a wide range of travel lovers and adding a channel like Travelxp is going to cater our subscribers better. RealVU constantly tries to ensure customer satisfaction and adding new channels for the betterment of our valued subscribers”.

    The DTH provider gives premium picture quality and sound to the viewers at the most affordable price. The monthly subscription fee for the service is Tk. 300, where the subscribers get over 100 channels with more than 26 Bengali channels and many international major channels including 05 HD channels.

  • travelxp partners with AzamTV; brings content to Africa

    travelxp partners with AzamTV; brings content to Africa

    MUMBAI: After venturing into 4K, travelxp is in news for tying up with Azam Tv, and reaching out to audiences in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi & Rwanda. Azam TV is a brand in broadcasting industry in eastern Africa, and claims to have millions customers across the said countries.

    travexp is a Indian lifestyle channel attempting to make a mark internationally after its launched in February 2011. The customers of AzamTV will enjoy travel programming filmed in HD over 40 countries.

    Having a footprint in North America, Middle-East and the Indian Subcontinent, the channel’s entry into the east African region is a sure shot boost. The channel says that the shows like Xplore Hong Kong, Strictly Street, Bliss and Quest are favourite amongst its audiences.

    Commenting on the occasion, travelxp CEO and MD Prashant Chothani said “Africa is a market with enormous potential. The percentage penetration and growth of pay TV population is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. With content syndicated in over 40+countries, further reinforces our belief in our offerings and ability to match viewing preferences of our audiences. We are pleased to join hands with AzamTV to distribute our high quality content to entertain the viewers of Africa”

    Azam Media Limited COO Jacob Joseph added, “ We are glad to have travelxp in our bouquet. It is the most watched channel and perhaps the one &only channel that portray ‘ Life into Reality’. The channel that don’t settle for less but aimed for its best’.As our slogan ‘Entertainment for Everybody.’

  • travelxp partners with AzamTV; brings content to Africa

    travelxp partners with AzamTV; brings content to Africa

    MUMBAI: After venturing into 4K, travelxp is in news for tying up with Azam Tv, and reaching out to audiences in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi & Rwanda. Azam TV is a brand in broadcasting industry in eastern Africa, and claims to have millions customers across the said countries.

    travexp is a Indian lifestyle channel attempting to make a mark internationally after its launched in February 2011. The customers of AzamTV will enjoy travel programming filmed in HD over 40 countries.

    Having a footprint in North America, Middle-East and the Indian Subcontinent, the channel’s entry into the east African region is a sure shot boost. The channel says that the shows like Xplore Hong Kong, Strictly Street, Bliss and Quest are favourite amongst its audiences.

    Commenting on the occasion, travelxp CEO and MD Prashant Chothani said “Africa is a market with enormous potential. The percentage penetration and growth of pay TV population is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. With content syndicated in over 40+countries, further reinforces our belief in our offerings and ability to match viewing preferences of our audiences. We are pleased to join hands with AzamTV to distribute our high quality content to entertain the viewers of Africa”

    Azam Media Limited COO Jacob Joseph added, “ We are glad to have travelxp in our bouquet. It is the most watched channel and perhaps the one &only channel that portray ‘ Life into Reality’. The channel that don’t settle for less but aimed for its best’.As our slogan ‘Entertainment for Everybody.’