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The Misunderstood but Invaluable Occupancy-Based Thermostat

August 21, 2018April 3, 2020

In our business, we sometimes forget that “occupancy-based” thermostats are misunderstood as just another kind of programmable setback thermostat. But a change in occupancy of any room occurs everyday everywhere in everyone’s life – we live and breathe it. But apparently not everyone else understands this. Who knew? If you’re not geeked out on occupancy-based …

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Making the Most of Your Labor Force

August 14, 2018April 3, 2020

In 2015, the number of hours hotel employees worked grew at a faster pace than the number of occupied rooms. Enhance Productivity In order to contain costs, turn your attention to productivity. Empower your team to work smarter. Here are some ideas to consider. Strategize Housekeeping Streamline housekeeping visits by targeting unoccupied rooms. What’s a …

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Tips for Mitigating Revenue Loss During Slow Times

July 31, 2018April 3, 2020

As a many hotel general managers may understand, energy costs typically rank first or second on the list of highest hotel expenses. Experience as a general manager will tell you that energy costs for a property are usually number 1 or 2 in terms of the top expense, right up there with labor for the …

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Rolling Out Smart Speakers at Your Property

July 24, 2018April 3, 2020

Part 2 of 2 Last time, we offered statistics on voice-enabled personal assistants and their explosion into the home market. We outlined some popular and creative ways the hospitality industry can use smart speakers in guest rooms: in-room controls, hotel services and broader concierge services. Today we talk about guest reactions, how your smart speakers …

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Smart Speakers Can Increase Brand Loyalty

July 17, 2018April 6, 2020

“Alexa, read me a blog post” Part 1 of 2 You know what smart speakers are, right? They’re marketed as voice-enabled “personal assistants”: IoT devices that live amongst your family, at the ready to tell you a joke, give you the news, play Italian music at your next dinner party. Even give you an easy …

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Choosing an HVAC Controls Company-Be Prepared With Answers to These Questions

July 3, 2018June 3, 2021

Shopping for New Thermostats? A Good HVAC Controls Company Should Ask You These Questions New smart thermostats for your property is an investment in time, labor and funds. Your time investment begins with researching your options. If you haven’t purchased HVAC controls within the past few years, it might be an eye-opener. Options have expanded …

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Energy Rebates: Worth it in the End?

June 26, 2018April 6, 2020

In a previous post we talked about incentives offered by utility companies, how they vary widely, and the kinds of equipment eligible for incentives, particularly rebates. Application process is becoming more cumbersome In the residential market, a homeowner might qualify for a $50 rebate on their $200 thermostat. They get their rebate with relatively little …

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Rebates for Energy Efficient Thermostats

June 19, 2018April 7, 2020

Why Rebates Should Interest You Energy efficient equipment that might otherwise be beyond your budget, might now be within reach thanks to rebates. (For example, instead of purchasing basic HVAC controllers, rebates might ultimately cover the cost of an energy management system in addition to the controllers.) If you are in the market for upgrades …

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What is ZigBee?

June 12, 2018April 7, 2020

What is ZigBee and Why is it Called “ZigBee”? If you’ve been in the market for automation for your hotel, university housing or other multi-unit residence, you may have run across the goofy term, “ZigBee”. ZigBee is a communication protocol. It’s a way for devices to communicate with one another. Products communicate wirelessly via WiFi, …

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Benefits of Technology for Your Property

June 5, 2018May 27, 2020

The primary reason hoteliers invest in occupancy-based technology is to save energy — about 25-40% on their energy bills per guest room. But there are other reasons to look at occupancy-based technology, beyond energy savings. Increased Guest Delight Occupancy-based controls in hospitality environments can actually add to guest comfort if implemented correctly. Use occupancy sensors …

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