by Ray Hader | May 23, 2026 | Hotel Management
Hotel energy management KPIs have become essential benchmarks for owners, operators, and asset managers competing in today’s hospitality market. Energy consistently ranks as one of the largest controllable operating expenses across the sector, and how...
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...