Guests may notice some visible changes with the prototype, such as electric grills and fireplaces, but most efficiency measures are embedded in the building envelope and mechanical systems. Despite many of the changes going unnoticed within the guest experience, there is demand for sustainability – corporate customers and group bookings, which account for more than half of Hilton’ s total revenue, increasingly request sustainability features.
Jean continues:“ We work really closely with our sales team on RFPs, and we literally work on thousands and thousands of RFPs every year that are asking for more sustainable options.”
A blueprint for the industry Among Hilton’ s major global competitors, the Home2 clean energy prototype is the first of its kind at scale.
“ We hope that it’ ll lead the way to inspire more and really set a new standard for how we move forward,” Jean says.
With Home2 Suites the fastestgrowing hotel brand in the US pipeline, the potential to scale the clean energy prototype is considerable.
Jean reveals:“ The opportunity to influence the reduction in energy costs, the lowering of emissions, the strengthening of asset value using 100 % renewable energy at scale has the potential to really, really make a positive impact.”
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