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TV5MONDE introduces three streaming channels to over 275,000 hotel rooms in partnership with SONIFI

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LOS ANGELES (May 11, 2026) – TV5MONDE, the world’s leading French-language media company, today announced that its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels is now distributed to over 275,000 upscale and luxury hotel rooms in North America. This is the result of a new distribution deal with the hospitality industry’s leading guest engagement technology provider SONIFI.

Now available in select luxury and full-service hotel rooms across major and independent brands are TV5MONDE Chefs (food), TV5MONDE Info (news), and TV5MONDE Voyage (travel), with French language premium programming for all three channels subtitled in English.

  • TV5MONDE Chefs takes you on a culinary journey with globally acclaimed chefs, exploring the stories, heritage and artistry behind every dish. Discover food destinations around the world and meet those passionate about preserving the diverse culinary heritage and ecosystem. Chefs allows viewers to enter the exquisite domain of food and gastronomy with hit shows like Épicerie Fine, La vigne en héritage and Papilles.
  • TV5MONDE Info delivers the latest daily news and international affairs programs produced by the TV5MONDE news team, as well as newscasts from its partner stations, including TV5 Québec Canada, Radio-Canada, Télé-Québec, France Télévisions, RTS, RTBF and TV Monaco. Popular shows include 64 minutes, L’Invité, Objectif Monde, and more.
  • V5MONDE Voyage connects viewers to the latest international lifestyle trends and cultures. Premium series such as #version française, Démo de mode and Tendance XXI delve into top trends in travel, fashion, and design.

“By bringing TV5MONDE’s channels to our hotel partners, we’re expanding the range of content available to guests and enhancing the in-room experience through greater choice,” said SONIFI CEO Ahmad Ouri. “With the addition of premium French-language programming—including Chefs, Info, and Voyage—we are meeting the needs of an increasingly global audience, particularly as North America prepares to welcome international travelers for the soccer World Cup. This partnership allows hoteliers to better serve diverse guest preferences while offering unique opportunity to engage viewers through high-quality, culturally relevant content.”

“These are some of the first free streaming channels that SONIFI is making available directly on televisions in these hotel rooms, broadening our reach and exposing our programming to an audience that is inherently interested in travel, trends, food, and culture from around the world,” said TV5MONDE USA CEO and TV5MONDE EVP, Global Growth & Business Development Patrice Courtaban. “We are proud of our decade-long relationship with SONIFI, and how this new offering builds upon the free and on-demand programming we have provided to guests through this partnership.”

 

About SONIFI
SONIFI is the largest guest technology provider in hospitality, deployed in more than 1.1 million rooms across 5,400 properties around the world. Global brands, ownership and management groups, and hotels of all chain scales trust SONIFI to deliver the best experiences with Wi-Fi, interactive TV, streaming, in-room entertainment and telephony services. Learn more at sonifi.com.

About TV5MONDE
TV5MONDE is the world’s leading general-interest French-language media company. It operates ten channels distributed to over 400 million households worldwide, subtitled in 12 languages, and available in 200 countries and territories. The network also offers the streaming platform TV5MONDE+, FAST channels, and mobile apps. TV5MONDE’s initiatives also include TV5MONDE EDU, a free educational offering with thousands of audiovisual-based resources designed to support the learning and teaching of French.