Improve Your Guest Experience With These Electrical Upgrades

From bedside USB outlets to EV chargers, the list of guests’ electrical needs is growing. So whether you’re running an urban hotel, a spa resort or a boutique motel, it might be time for an electrical upgrade.

Why Hospitality-Sector Businesses Should Make Electrical Upgrades

As regulations tighten around Airbnb, many guests are turning back to hotels, motels, and resorts. But they bring with them new standards to uphold. Guests expect comfort, convenience, and amenities like those they’d find at home.

What’s more, technology is changing at a rapid pace, with features like USB charging, smart lighting, and EV chargers becoming the norm.

So with these compounding cultural and technological shifts, hotels need to adapt. If not, you risk losing valuable business. Outdated electrical systems can compromise amenities and raise the risk of bad reviews and reputation compromise, whether it’s due to slow Wi-Fi or inefficient lighting. 

The good news is, a few simple electrical upgrades can mitigate these issues and provide a remarkable return on investment (ROI). Read on to learn which to prioritize.

Essential Electrical Upgrades for the Hospitality Industry

EV Chargers

With the rapid rise of EVs and push for greener transportation, EV charging stations are a necessity for any modern hospitality businesses. By offering EV chargers, you’ll attract a growing segment of guests and stay one step ahead of your competitors. 

And with tons of rebates available to offset the initial investment of EV charger installation, and potential rate markups to charge for power usage, you’ll quickly see a positive ROI.

Check out these EV charger options from Leviton to consider for your hospitality business.

Bedside Outlets

Today’s guests often arrive with multiple devices—smartphones, tablets, laptops. It’s now become an expectation to have the convenience of bedside charging methods, so be sure your rooms have beside outlets to avoid frustration.

If you need to add outlets, these GFCI options are a great choice. They don’t require a significant electrical overhaul, and you’ll quickly boost guest satisfaction levels.

Fast Charge USB-C Outlets

Gone are the days of USB-A. USB-C outlets are the new norm. With Apple’s increased focus on minimalist design, fast-charge USB-C outlets are becoming a must-have for modern public spaces. 

Set yourself apart from competitors by adding these to both high-traffic areas (lobbies, business centres) and guest rooms. This is another efficient way to upgrade your electrical without considerable effort.

Check out Leviton’s type-C options for a seamless integration option. 

Smart Controls

Smart controls are projected to skyrocket in upcoming years. In fact, the global smart lighting market is projected to grow from US$9.5 billion to US$18 billion by 2029

The future of smart lighting for hospitality is likely to  include: 

  • Guest-centric controls. Guests will have granular control over colour temperature, brightness, and even light patterns to suit their preferences.

  • Biophilic lighting. Mimicking natural daylight may soon become a demand. This can enhance well-being, create calming atmospheres, and improve overall guest experience.

  • Automated lighting. Lighting that automatically switches on or adjusts based  on room occupancy—for convenience and to save energy—is likely to become a guest expectation.

  • Voice controls. With the rise of AI, and increasing popularity of tools like Alexa and Siri, we expect voice controls to become a hotel staple feature sooner rather than later. 

 

Interested in specific products to focus on? Check out this ultimate guide to smart home automation

Don’t Wait to Future-Proof Your Property

To make your investment worthwhile, it’s crucial to work with a trusted lighting and electrical team—and it’s better to start sooner than later. Get in touch to start the process!

 

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