Smart IoT Hotel System for Anonymous Beach Hotel with the support of StarGrowth Project.

About StarGrowth

The European Union has been aiming for sustainable development for nearly 20 years, and the European Green Deal is the roadmap to make the EU’s economy sustainable. The SME Strategy for a Sustainable and Digital Europe also recognizes that capacity building and support to SMEs is key to transition to sustainability and digitalization. Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors, contributing to 11% of the EU’s GDP and 11.2% of total EU employment. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an acute and pervasive effect on the tourism sector. Rural destinations and ecotourism have emerged as the most attractive options in the wake of the pandemic, bringing many potential benefits such as seasonality mitigation, promotion of local economies, protection of natural capital, and enhancement of environmental awareness. Therefore, the Star Growth project will focus on supporting the transition to sustainability and digitalisation of rural tourism and ecotourism SMEs in 6 countries, providing customized support services and training for the sustainable and slow development of these sectors.

Customer: Anonymous Beach Hotel, Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Objective:

The objective of this project was to improve the hotel's operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and indoor air quality through the implementation of smart technologies. Considering rising costs and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, we focused on smart monitoring and automation to reduce resource consumption and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for guests.

Solution Provided:

• LoRaWAN Gateway(s)

  • Deployed to establish wireless coverage throughout the hotel using the LoRaWAN protocol, enabling long-range, low-power communication with smart devices.

• Temperature Sensor(s)

  • Installed in refrigeration units to monitor proper temperature levels and reduce food waste.

• Smart Energy Meter(s)

  • Measure and log electricity usage across various hotel systems and areas.

• Smart Water Meter(s)

  • Record water consumption in real time across different operational zones.

• Water & Diesel Level Sensor(s)

  • Monitor tank levels for water and diesel to prevent shortages or overflows.

• Water Leakage Sensor(s)

  • Detect abnormal water flow or leaks early to prevent water waste and infrastructure damage.

• Indoor Air Quality Sensor(s)

  • Monitor parameters such as CO₂, PMs, temperature, UV radiation, etc., for both guest comfort and real-time information display.

• Web Platform & Mobile Application

  • CyRIC IoT Web Platform and CyRIC IoT Mobile Application

Results

• Financial Sustainability

  • The reduction of electricity and water consumption led to significant operational cost savings.

• Energy Sustainability

  • The optimized management of HVAC systems and resources reduced the hotel’s carbon footprint and environmental impact.

• Competitiveness

  • The ability to publicize air quality data and sustainability performance gave the hotel a competitive advantage.

  • Guests appreciated the healthier indoor environment, resulting in better reviews and stronger customer loyalty.

  • The hotel positioned itself as a forward-thinking, eco-conscious rural tourism destination, differentiating itself in a competitive market.