Smart IoT Hotel System for Melpo Antia 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: Melpo Antia Hotel, Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Objective:

The objective of the project was to improve the sustainability, operational efficiency, and health safety standards of the establishment by reducing the carbon footprint and optimizing key resources.

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.

• Indoor Air Quality Sensor(s)

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

• Water & Diesel Level Sensor(s)

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

• Web Platform & Mobile Application

  • CyRIC IoT Web Platform and CyRIC IoT Mobile Application

Results

• Financial Sustainability

  • The reduction in energy and water usage led to lower operational expenses, allowing reinvestment in guest experience and infrastructure.

• Energy Sustainability

  • The real-time monitoring and adjustment of electricity and water consumption helped minimize waste and reduce the hotel's carbon footprint.

• Competitiveness

  • Use of sustainability data in marketing will position the hotel as an eco-conscious destination.

  • The hotel improved its appeal to environmentally conscious travelers by showcasing its real-time air quality and sustainability efforts.

  • Public display of environmental performance in common areas increased guest satisfaction and loyalty.

  • By demonstrating commitment to sustainability and digitalization, the hotel positioned itself as a leader among rural tourism SMEs and improved its standing in the national and EU tourism market.