EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

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TRENDS
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

• There should be smart energy management with the use of

sensors. Smart energy-management systems use sophisticated
machine-learning algorithms to continuously analyze historical
thermodynamics, local weather patterns and peak demand loads
to optimize energy consumption in real-time, all year round

• Guest house now can use smart sensors and apps to allow guests
to reserve parking spots in advance of their visit and to have their
space assigned upon arrival

• By enabling guests to check in remotely through their mobile

device, guest house owners can better predict/manage their
staffing needs and save considerably on labor costs

• Access to the high speed internet in the rooms is the need of

today and for charging the mobile phones their should be a
charging point near the bed/ most frequently used places

• Near the entrance in the room there should be provision of

switches
PROPOSING THE GUEST ROOM FURNITURE,
FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT BUDGET
On the basis of following criteria the budget for FF&E are fixed:

• CONCEPT DESIGN: Budget based on cost per guest, per suit and
per key for corridor

• PRILIMINARY DESIGN: Budget based on an allowance for each

furniture item prior to selecting them

• DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: Budget for cost of each specified FF&E

with some allowance

• CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Figures for each item including inputs

from purchasing agent and some competitive pricing
TRENDS

• Communication systems are evolving at very fast rate so the guest

house owners should be advised to match with technology trend

• There should not be the overload of technology

• Guest bathrooms can be provided with spa like features

• Exercise equipment may be provided as people in todays world

are more fitness conscious

• There should be promotion of local art as this promotes the

culture and attract people

• The feel of home like environment would be helpful in the

promotion of business