by Ray Hader | May 8, 2026 | Hotel Management, Products
What is the IHG mandate By the end of 2026, IHG-branded guestrooms are expected to be equipped with networked, occupancy-sensing thermostats as part of the brand’s energy management and guestroom control standards. This moves beyond standalone programmable thermostats...
by Ray Hader | Apr 7, 2026 | Hotel Management, Products
Hotel PMS integration now separates properties into two groups. Some run efficient, data-driven operations. Others still manage energy, comfort, and staffing in disconnected silos. A Property Management System is already the operational heart of most hotels —...
by Ray Hader | Apr 1, 2026 | Hotel Management
Hotel energy efficiency is now a core operating priority for properties that want to control utility costs, improve asset performance, and maintain a consistent guest experience. U.S. hotels and motels spend about 6% of operating costs on energy, and lodging buildings...
by Ray Hader | Mar 17, 2026 | Hotel Management
The pressure on hotel energy costs has never been higher. Smart thermostats for hotels have moved from a nice-to-have to an operational necessity — and in many jurisdictions, a legal one. California’s Title 24 energy code, New York City’s Local Law 97, and...
by Ray Hader | Mar 9, 2026 | Hotel Management
Sustainability in hotel management has moved from a differentiator to a baseline expectation. In 2026, guests, investors, regulators, and booking platforms all scrutinize a property’s environmental credentials — and properties that fail to deliver pay a...
by Ray Hader | Mar 5, 2026 | Hotel Management, Multifamily Management, Senior Living Management, Student Housing Management
The Problem: How Thermostats Waste 30-40% of Your HVAC Budget Traditional thermostats maintain uniform temperatures regardless of occupancy. This creates significant energy consumption in unoccupied spaces, the core of thermostat energy waste. The financial impact is...