Dhaka, April 18 -- The InterContinental Shenzhen, Shenzhen Telecom and Huawei have signed a strategic cooperation agreement today to create what is being dubbed as "the world's first 5G smart hotel."

By introducing end-to-end 5G network with integrated terminals and cloud applications, the project will help to open the door for a digital transformation of the hotel experience through 5G technology.

Shenzhen Telecom is deploying Huawei's 5G network equipment in the InterContinental Shenzhen to achieve continuous indoor and outdoor 5G coverage, which will serve as the platform for a new generation of hotel services.

Cai Yun, Secretary-General of the Commercial Cultural Tourism Committee of China Real Estate Association, Golden Sun, Ge...