{"id":491,"date":"2023-09-13T11:38:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T11:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/?p=491"},"modified":"2026-10-09T10:22:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:22:24","slug":"the-future-of-smart-accommodations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/blog\/the-future-of-smart-accommodations\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Smart Accommodations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_Smart_Accommodations_A_Win-Win_for_Guests_and_Owners\"><\/span>The Future of Smart Accommodations: A Win-Win for Guests and Owners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/blog\/the-future-of-smart-accommodations\/#The_Future_of_Smart_Accommodations_A_Win-Win_for_Guests_and_Owners\" >The Future of Smart Accommodations: A Win-Win for Guests and Owners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/blog\/the-future-of-smart-accommodations\/#Smart_Guest_Rooms_and_Getting_Smarter\" >Smart Guest Rooms and Getting Smarter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/blog\/the-future-of-smart-accommodations\/#Trends_and_Market_Research\" >Trends and Market Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/blog\/the-future-of-smart-accommodations\/#Enhanced_Guest_Experience\" >Enhanced Guest Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/blog\/the-future-of-smart-accommodations\/#Energy_Efficiency_and_Sustainability\" >Energy Efficiency and Sustainability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/blog\/the-future-of-smart-accommodations\/#Operational_Efficiency_and_Cost_Savings\" >Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/blog\/the-future-of-smart-accommodations\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In a world where technology relentlessly propels us forward, the future of the hospitality industry is set to be smarter than ever before. Welcome to the era of smart accommodations, where state-of-the-art controls and devices will redefine the experience for both guests and property owners.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/robot-contactless-smart-hotels.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/robot-contactless-smart-hotels.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/robot-contactless-smart-hotels-480x271.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-543\" alt=\"robot-contactless-smart-hotels\" title=\"robot-contactless-smart-hotels\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Guest_Rooms_and_Getting_Smarter\"><\/span>Smart Guest Rooms and Getting Smarter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The dream of today\u2019s sophisticated hotel guests, as well as hoteliers, is a single interface that adjusts room lighting, controls the TV, sets the room temperature, and even orders<br \/>room service.<\/p>\n<p>Total guest room control from a single device is fast becoming a reality at today\u2019s most tech-forward hotels, and smart guest rooms are the pinnacle of experiential customization.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Some examples are the use of in-room sensors, whether for basic things like occupancy, temperature, water usage and lighting, or more creative hospitality applications. Decibel sensors, for example, can notify hotel staff of loud noises that might be disturbing guests.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trends_and_Market_Research\"><\/span>Trends and Market Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just Google \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=research+growth+and+trends+of+smart+accommodation&amp;sca_esv=564995893&amp;sxsrf=AB5stBjZAXFDoiY8pII-6PKxiPCVIMg3Zw%3A1694607285913&amp;ei=tacBZYyUN_uK9u8Plba2qAU&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjMwr2KyKeBAxV7hf0HHRWbDVUQ4dUDCBA&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=research+growth+and+trends+of+smart+accommodation&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiMXJlc2VhcmNoIGdyb3d0aCBhbmQgdHJlbmRzIG9mIHNtYXJ0IGFjY29tbW9kYXRpb24yBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYnwVIgacBUMYGWOmkAXABeACQAQCYAcIBoAHeJaoBBDAuMzS4AQPIAQD4AQHCAgUQABiiBMICCBAhGKABGMMEwgIKECEYoAEYwwQYCuIDBBgBIEGIBgE&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research growth and trends of smart accommodation<\/a>\" and you will be dazzled by the number of research reports and without mentioning or link to all of them, there are similarities. I will just use one example to quote from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedmarketresearch.com\/smart-hospitality-market-A08160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.alliedmarketresearch.com\/smart-hospitality-market-A08160<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The global smart hospitality market size was valued at $18.8 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $133.7 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 22% from 2022 to 2031.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span>In this article it is summarized that:<\/p>\n<p><em>A smart hotel is one that has disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and the internet of things implemented in it. These technologies are used to improve administration, efficiency, and control within the hotel's management as well as to provide better services to visitors. Additionally, a smart hotel also provides incredible opportunities to provide customization. For instance, TVs may be remotely configured to address visitors by name, and visitors can modify the room's settings via a central control point. The numerous gadgets may then automatically produce such circumstances due to IoT technology.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Global numbers are difficult to localize but let's have a look what are the \"smart drivers\" referred to in different reports?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/smart-hotel-room-controls.jpeg\" width=\"744\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/smart-hotel-room-controls.jpeg 744w, https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/smart-hotel-room-controls-480x258.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 744px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-546\" title=\"smart-hotel-room-controls\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhanced_Guest_Experience\"><\/span><strong>Enhanced Guest Experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Research highlights how smart accommodations greatly enhance the guest experience. These establishments utilize technology to provide guests with an array of amenities and conveniences, creating an unforgettable stay. Here are some key benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personalized Control: Smart controls allow guests to tailor their environment to their preferences, adjusting lighting, temperature, and even entertainment systems with the touch of a button or a simple voice command.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Seamless Check-In and Check-Out: Smart accommodations often offer contactless check-in and check-out processes, reducing wait times and minimizing human interaction, a valuable feature in today's health-conscious world.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Accessibility: Smart devices can be programmed to cater to guests with disabilities, making accommodations more inclusive and comfortable for a wider range of visitors.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Concierge Services: With the help of virtual concierge services, guests can easily access information about local attractions, request room service, or book reservations without leaving their room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Efficiency_and_Sustainability\"><\/span><strong>Energy Efficiency and Sustainability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Smart accommodations are not only designed to enhance the guest experience but also to minimize their environmental impact.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smart Thermostats: Automated temperature control systems optimize energy usage by adjusting heating and cooling according to occupancy and external weather conditions, reducing energy bills and carbon footprints.<\/li>\n<li>Energy Monitoring: Smart devices help track energy consumption, allowing owners to identify and rectify areas of wastage, further contributing to sustainability efforts.<\/li>\n<li>Waste Reduction: By providing in-room tablets for guests to manage their stay and order services, properties reduce paper usage and waste, demonstrating a commitment to eco-friendly practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operational_Efficiency_and_Cost_Savings\"><\/span><strong>Operational Efficiency and Cost Savings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Property owners and managers also stand to benefit significantly from the adoption of smart accommodations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remote Monitoring and Control: Smart devices enable property owners to monitor and control various aspects of their accommodations remotely. This includes checking room occupancy, adjusting thermostats, and even addressing maintenance issues promptly, reducing operational costs.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced Security: Smart security systems, such as smart locks and surveillance cameras, bolster the safety of guests and property, reducing the risk of theft or unauthorized access.<\/li>\n<li>Increased Revenue: The enhanced guest experience provided by smart accommodations can result in higher occupancy rates, better guest reviews, and ultimately, increased revenue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The era of smart accommodations is upon us, offering a myriad of benefits to both guests and property owners. Research has highlighted how these establishments redefine the hospitality experience, offering personalized comfort, energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational efficiency. As the hospitality industry continues to embrace these innovations, it's evident that smart accommodations are not just a trend but a transformative force shaping the future of hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you're a traveler seeking the utmost convenience or a property owner looking to optimize your operations, smart accommodations are undoubtedly the way forward, promising a brighter, more connected future for the world of hospitality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":541,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[15,8],"class_list":["post-491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-smart-bb","tag-smart-devices"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=491"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2750,"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491\/revisions\/2750"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smartmakerhome.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}