As South African companies face mounting financial and environmental pressures, green hotels are providing an effective means to address both. Businesses opting for sustainable accommodation are seeing notable cost savings and carbon footprint reductions, according to recent industry findings.
New data from the State of Sustainability in Corporate Travel report by HRS, global corporate lodging and payment technology company, highlights the impact companies using green hotels have achieved a 27 reduction in carbon emissions and 17 savings in accommodation costs compared to traditional hotels this year. These figures underscore the growing importance of sustainable options in the corporate travel sector.
'Aligning sustainability with cost-effectiveness is a positive trend,' notes Rategang Moroke , Operations Manager for Corporate Traveller. 'Companies are increasingly seeking accommodation options that meet environmental and budgetary requirements.'
Green hotels are incorporating advanced technology to enhance efficiency with
- Artificial intelligence-driven energy management systems optimising heating ventilation and air-conditioning functions.
- Smart water systems monitoring usage and detecting leaks.
- Digital check-in options and smart mirrors displaying sustainability information to reduce resource waste.
Amid recent improvements in power stability, hotels focusing on sustainable practices, such as solar power and energy-efficient operations, remain attractive to corporate planners concerned about potential load-shedding challenges. Some properties are also converting organic waste into biogas as part of their alternative power solutions.
