HONEYWELL LAUNCHES INNCOM DIRECT TO HELP MID-MARKET HOTELS REDUCE THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has launched INNCOM Direct, an energy management system designed for mid-market hotels. This cloud-based solution uses automation to improve energy efficiency, particularly in managing HVAC systems during periods of room vacancy. The system can autonomously adjust temperatures in empty spaces without affecting guest comfort, potentially addressing the 30% vacancy rate in U.S. hotel rooms.
INNCOM Direct extends Honeywell's previously high-end hotel technology to the mid-market segment, offering quick setup and portfolio analytics accessible via mobile devices or dashboards. The launch aligns with Honeywell's focus on automation and energy transition megatrends, providing an affordable option for hotels to reduce their carbon footprint and operational costs.
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) ha lanciato INNCOM Direct, un sistema di gestione energetica progettato per hotel di medie dimensioni. Questa soluzione basata su cloud utilizza l'automazione per migliorare l'efficienza energetica, in particolare nella gestione dei sistemi HVAC durante i periodi di inattività delle camere. Il sistema può regolare autonomamente le temperature negli spazi vuoti senza influenzare il comfort degli ospiti, affrontando così il tasso di inattività del 30% nelle stanze d'hotel negli Stati Uniti.
INNCOM Direct estende la tecnologia alberghiera precedentemente di fascia alta di Honeywell al segmento di medie dimensioni, offrendo installazione rapida e analisi del portafoglio accessibili tramite dispositivi mobili o dashboard. Il lancio si allinea con l'attenzione di Honeywell sulle megatrend dell'automazione e della transizione energetica, fornendo un'opzione conveniente per gli hotel per ridurre la loro impronta di carbonio e i costi operativi.
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) ha lanzado INNCOM Direct, un sistema de gestión energética diseñado para hoteles de mercado medio. Esta solución basada en la nube utiliza la automatización para mejorar la eficiencia energética, especialmente en la gestión de los sistemas HVAC durante los períodos de vacío de las habitaciones. El sistema puede ajustar temperaturas de manera autónoma en espacios vacíos sin afectar la comodidad de los huéspedes, abordando así la tasa de vacío del 30% en las habitaciones de hotel en EE. UU.
INNCOM Direct extiende la tecnología hotelera de gama alta de Honeywell al segmento de mercado medio, ofreciendo configuración rápida y análisis de cartera accesibles a través de dispositivos móviles o paneles de control. El lanzamiento se alinea con el enfoque de Honeywell en las megatendencias de automatización y transición energética, proporcionando una opción asequible para que los hoteles reduzcan su huella de carbono y costos operativos.
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON)가 중형 호텔을 위해 설계된 에너지 관리 시스템 INNCOM Direct를 출시했습니다. 이 클라우드 기반 솔루션은 자동화를 사용하여 에너지 효율성을 개선하며, 특히 객실 빈 기간 동안 HVAC 시스템 관리에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이 시스템은 비어 있는 공간의 온도를 자율적으로 조절할 수 있으며, 손님 편안함에 영향을 주지 않고도 미국 호텔 객실의 30% 빈도율 문제를 해결할 가능성이 있습니다.
INNCOM Direct는 Honeywell의 기존 고급 호텔 기술을 중형 시장 세그먼트로 확장하며, 빠른 설치 및 포트폴리오 분석을 통해 모바일 장치나 대시보드를 통해 접근할 수 있도록 합니다. 이번 런칭은 자동화 및 에너지 전환의 매가 트렌드에 대한 Honeywell의 초점과 일치하며, 호텔이 탄소 발자국과 운영 비용을 줄일 수 있는 경제적인 옵션을 제공합니다.
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) a lancé INNCOM Direct, un système de gestion de l'énergie conçu pour les hôtels de taille intermédiaire. Cette solution basée sur le cloud utilise l'automatisation pour améliorer l'efficacité énergétique, en particulier dans la gestion des systèmes HVAC pendant les périodes de vacance des chambres. Le système peut ajuster de manière autonome les températures dans les espaces vides sans affecter le confort des clients, potentiellement en réponse au taux de vacance de 30 % dans les chambres d'hôtel aux États-Unis.
INNCOM Direct étend la technologie hôtelière haut de gamme de Honeywell au segment intermédiaire, offrant une installation rapide et des analyses de portefeuille accessibles via des appareils mobiles ou des tableaux de bord. Ce lancement s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Honeywell axée sur les méga-tendances de l'automatisation et de la transition énergétique, fournissant une option abordable pour les hôtels afin de réduire leur empreinte carbone et leurs coûts opérationnels.
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) hat INNCOM Direct eingeführt, ein Energiemanagementsystem, das für Hotels im mittleren Preissegment entwickelt wurde. Diese cloudbasierte Lösung nutzt Automatisierung, um die Energieeffizienz zu verbessern, insbesondere bei der Steuerung von HVAC-Systemen während der Leerzeiten von Zimmern. Das System kann temperaturen in leeren Räumen autonom anpassen, ohne den Komfort der Gäste zu beeinträchtigen, und könnte somit die 30%ige Leerstandsquote in US-Hotelzimmern ansprechen.
INNCOM Direct erweitert die früher hochwertige Hoteltechnologie von Honeywell auf das mittlere Marktsegment und bietet eine schnelle Einrichtung und Portfolioanalysen, die über mobile Geräte oder Dashboards zugänglich sind. Der Launch entspricht Honeywells Schwerpunkt auf den Megatrends von Automatisierung und Energiewende und bietet eine kostengünstige Lösung für Hotels, um ihren Kohlenstoff Fußabdruck und die Betriebskosten zu senken.
- Launch of INNCOM Direct expands Honeywell's market reach to mid-market hotels
- Potential for significant energy savings in hotel HVAC systems, which can consume up to 25% of power bills
- Cloud-based system offers portfolio-wide analytics and mobile accessibility
- Aligns with growing demand for energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction in the hospitality industry
- None.
Honeywell's launch of INNCOM Direct represents a significant step in democratizing energy management technology for the hospitality sector. By extending this solution to mid-market hotels, Honeywell is addressing a important gap in the market. The system's ability to autonomously adjust HVAC settings based on room occupancy could lead to substantial energy savings, potentially reducing HVAC energy consumption by up to 25%.
The cloud-based nature of INNCOM Direct allows for scalability across hotel portfolios, providing a comprehensive view of energy usage patterns. This data-driven approach enables hoteliers to make informed decisions about energy management strategies. Moreover, the system's compatibility with mobile devices enhances ease of use and real-time control.
While the immediate impact on Honeywell's financials may be modest, this launch aligns with the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the hospitality industry, positioning the company for long-term growth in this sector.
INNCOM Direct's introduction is timely, given the hospitality industry's current challenges and evolving priorities. With over 30% of U.S. hotel rooms potentially vacant at any time, energy management becomes important for operational efficiency. This system addresses a significant pain point for mid-market hotels, which often lack access to sophisticated energy management tools.
The solution's ability to maintain guest comfort while optimizing energy use is particularly noteworthy. It strikes a balance between operational efficiency and guest satisfaction, which is vital for hotels in the competitive mid-market segment. The potential for portfolio-wide implementation could be especially attractive for hotel chains looking to standardize their energy management practices across multiple properties.
While adoption rates remain to be seen, INNCOM Direct could become a differentiator for hotels seeking to appeal to increasingly eco-conscious travelers, potentially influencing booking decisions and brand perception in the long run.
- Intuitive energy management system helps hotels monitor energy consumption across properties and automate energy efficiencies
Throughout 2024 there could be more than
"As hotels become more carbon-conscious, they are taking meaningful steps to show they care about their impact on the environment," said Billal Hammoud, president and chief executive officer of Honeywell Building Automation. "Until now, mid-market hotels faced fewer options when it came to better managing their HVAC systems with automation. Now, INNCOM Direct is leveling the playing field with an affordable, cloud-based energy management system."
The INNCOM technology was previously only accessible to high-end hotel operators. Now, this combination of hardware, software and cloud monitoring provides mid-market, also known as limited-service, hotels with quick setup and portfolio analytics that can be accessed from mobile devices or a dashboard and can be used either on a single property or across an entire portfolio.
Since empty rooms and common areas do not need the same level of heating or cooling, INNCOM Direct uses a proprietary detection system to identify empty spaces and autonomously adjust the temperature without impacting consumer comfort. Similarly, unrented guest rooms can be set to a specific setting that can be heated or cooled to a more comfortable temperature once a guest checks in. If a guest leaves a room for an extended time, INNCOM Direct can change the temperature to an eco-friendlier temperature that is then automatically adjusted when the guest returns.
When it broke ground on its fifth hotel in
"Hotel rooms are getting bigger and bigger, and we needed something that will deliver energy savings, especially when guests aren't using the room or a common area is empty," said Hitesh Patel, vice president of Halifax Hospitality. "Utility costs are going up just like anything else. We're always looking to find the next big thing to cut costs where we can."
About Honeywell
Honeywell is an integrated operating company serving a broad range of industries and geographies around the world. Our business is aligned with three powerful megatrends – automation, the future of aviation and energy transition – underpinned by our Honeywell Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Forge IoT platform. As a trusted partner, we help organizations solve the world's toughest, most complex challenges, providing actionable solutions and innovations through our Aerospace Technologies, Industrial Automation, Building Automation and Energy and Sustainability Solutions business segments that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
Media Contacts: | |
Honeywell | Edelman |
Dawn Wotapka | Media contact |
(631) 943-3782 | |
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honeywell-launches-inncom-direct-to-help-mid-market-hotels-reduce-their-carbon-footprint-302221705.html
SOURCE Honeywell
FAQ
What is INNCOM Direct and how does it benefit mid-market hotels?
How does INNCOM Direct detect and manage empty spaces in hotels?
Can INNCOM Direct be used across multiple hotel properties?
When did Honeywell (HON) launch INNCOM Direct for mid-market hotels?
