Tackling Energy Wastage while Enhancing Guest Experience

Abstract

Air-conditioning is essential in hotels, but traditional HVAC systems often waste energy by running in empty rooms. Prestige Bookings, a luxury resort in Cyprus, addressed this by adopting Sensibo Airbend, a smart HVAC management solution that helped reduce energy bills by over 40%. Sensibo Airbend allows centralized monitoring and remote control of all HVAC units, supports smart scheduling based on occupancy and weather, and monitors air quality. It also integrates with motion detectors and window sensors to further cut energy waste. However, the system faces challenges: it is similar to many competing products, may restrict guest control over room temperature, and relies on Wi-Fi, making it vulnerable to connectivity issues.