Are you currently managing a full-service hotel that was designed during the 1970s or 1980s? If so, there is a good chance that the property’s lighting is costing you far more than you realize. Here’s why:
According to Center for Responsible Travel figures, foreign and domestic travelers alike are actively seeking out hotels that pay more than just lip service to environmental issues. Thus, having energy inefficient lighting running all throughout your establishment could be killing your chances of attracting those consumers. Considering that they are believed to collectively spend over $400 billion annually on travel, that’s a big deal.
In addition, outdated hotel lighting has a tendency to drive up operating costs in several ways. For starters, traditional lighting uses 4-5x more electricity than its modern counterparts. Many of the older model bulbs also tend to have a short life span and require special disposal methods. Therefore, your hotel’s utility, labor and inventory costs are likely to be much higher than facilities with modern lighting. Calculating your monthly lighting expense is easy and should include materials (lamps), labor, disposal costs and downtime. If you have never done this, it can be a real eye-opener.
Once you know how much your outdated hotel lighting is costing you, you may start to wonder what to do about it. We here at Relumination can help answer that question as well. All you need to do is contact us online or call 1-480-478-0703. To learn more about hospitality lighting, click here.
