Challenge
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Hotels waste 15–25% of their energy due to inefficient management
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Water waste is unchecked
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Operational costs increase 35% during high-demand periods
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No real-time energy monitoring = High operational costs
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Lack of green certifications hurts brand image
Cisco Solution
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Meraki MT40 scheduling capabilities on devices for ROI
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Cisco IoT energy management = Smart HVAC and lighting
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Water monitoring with Cisco IoT Sensors = Reduced water waste
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Cisco-enabled predictive maintenance and real-time inventory tracking
Business Impact
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25–35% reduction in operational costs
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40% reduction in equipment downtime
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More efficient staff task allocation
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Higher compliance with sustainability certifications
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Enhanced brand reputation among eco-conscious travelers
Value Driver 4
Proven sustainability, efficiency and cost savings
Future-proof tech infrastructure drives sustainability, reduces costs and improves guest satisfaction
Kimpton London has adopted Cisco’s temperature sensors for their hot boxes and cold storage appliances. They system’s real time alerts can help the hotel save costs due to food spoiling.
Smart move
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One hotel shifted from using weekly averages to staffing according to peaks in occupancy. By scheduling an additional front-desk employee for hours with high check-out volumes, this innovation reduced the total labor hours needed by about 10 percent. This also created better work-life balance for front-desk staff.”
“Three innovations to solve hotel staffing shortages”, McKinsey, 2024