(Finance) – Technology represents a strategic ally to improve sustainability and resource optimization for the sector, while highlighting the barriers that hinder its potential: VDA Telkonet, a pioneer in advanced Energy Saving Management (EMS) and automation solutions for the hotel sector, presents the report “HOSPITALITY 2025: technologies and energy saving for greener hotels”, a survey conducted on 250 hotel facilities Italian companies which provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities linked to the adoption of Energy Management Systems for the hospitality sector.
Knowledge and awareness of EMS solutions -An Energy Management Systems (EMS) is a system that integrates hardware and software technologies to monitor and optimize energy consumption in hotels, particularly in rooms, considering that these represent the largest consumption for the structures, with approximately 60% of consumption related to electricity[1]. Technologies such as the automatic regulation of heating, cooling and lighting based on the presence of guests and predictive maintenance, which prevents breakdowns and inefficiencies, optimize the use of energy and extend the life of the systems.
However, the Technology Report 2025 highlights a significant disconnect between the diffusion of these technologies and their actual understanding. If 9 hoteliers out of 10 interviewed declare they know EMS, only 13% regularly use analysis and reporting tools linked to these solutions and 27% are considering implementing them. These data indicate a growing attention towards green technological solutions, but also a lack of profound awareness of the operational, economic and environmental advantages offered by these tools.
Challenges in Adopting EMS: training and initial investments – Despite the proven benefits, 47% of hoteliers surveyed report that lack of training is a major barrier to EMS adoption, followed by implementation costs, cited by 40% of respondents. These obstacles hold back its full implementation and limit the ability of structures to exploit its potential. Software complexity, indicated by 20%, and uncertainty about long-term benefits (60%) reinforce the need for more intuitive, integrated solutions supported by targeted training programs.
“The importance of sustainability for the hotel ecosystem it is no longer just an ethical choice or an abstract concept, but a concrete and functional priority for the business. Increasing knowledge of technologies that facilitate the adoption of sustainable practices is a step towards demonstrating how these are an investment with measurable benefits,” he said Piercarlo GramagliaCEO of VDA Telkonet. “The combination of innovation and awareness allows hotels to stand out on the market and actively contribute to the optimization of resources. Technology, supported by adequate training, is the key element for an effective transition towards low environmental impact hospitality.
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