Schneider Electric: Sustainability crucial in PH hospitality
SCHNEIDER Electric, the leader in energy management and digital automation, emphasized during the recent Hotel + Accommodation Industry Summit Philippines 2024 that sustainability plays a crucial role in the hotel and accommodation industry as 2 out of 3 travelers now prefer establishments that engage in green practices.
This growing preference for sustainable establishments coincides with the expected return of international travel to prepandemic levels this 2024, which is estimated to grow by 2 percent above 2019 figures, according to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the Year.
Schneider Electric’s Segment head of East Asia and Japan Madhu Menon explains that digital transformation can enable the industry to continue offering comfort and convenience to travelers while reducing its energy consumption. He adds that hotels consume 50 percent more energy than similarsized residential buildings despite having only 55 percent occupancy rates on average.
To future-proof hotels in the Philippines, Schneider Electric identifies four focus areas, where end-to-end solutions could be utilized: reducing carbon footprint by adopting greener sources of energy, improving the efficiency of operations and energy use and the productivity of staff, ensuring continuity and agility in operations, and delivering exceptional guest and staff experiences.
As the Philippine hospitality industry gears up for a travel boom, embracing sustainability and digitalization is no longer an option but a necessity. Schneider Electric stands ready to partner with hotels on their journey toward a greener, more efficient, and future-proof business.