Smart IoT Hotel System for Vrissaki 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: Vrissaki Beach Hotel, Paralimni, Cyprus

Objective:

The objective of the project was to implement a comprehensive monitoring and control system to enhance sustainability, reduce resource consumption, and improve the guest experience.

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 Level Sensor(s)

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

• 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

  • Reduction in energy and water bills through real-time monitoring.

• Energy Sustainability

  • Reduced carbon footprint via optimized systems.

• Competitiveness

  • Improved customer experience through healthy indoor environments.

  • Marketing advantage from environmental credentials.

  • Enhanced reputation and guest loyalty.