PORDENONE, ITALY—Italia VDA Telkonet, a global leader in energy management and automation solutions for the hospitality industry, has published its 2025 Tech Report based on a survey of 500 hospitality professionals across North America, Europe, APAC, and Latin America.
By analyzing industry insights, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the barriers and opportunities in adopting Energy Management Systems (EMS), while also shedding light on how these solutions are transforming the hospitality sector’s approach to energy efficiency and sustainability.
The findings reveal a significant knowledge gap between awareness of EMS and its actual implementation, with many operators still not fully leveraging the technology.
Additionally, the report highlights a common misunderstanding of EMS as a CAPEX (capital expenditure) and not as an OPEX (operational expense). This distinction is crucial, as EMS solutions not only offer upfront savings on energy infrastructure but also generate ongoing operational savings by continuously optimizing energy usage, having a real pay back in a few years.
Data-Driven Decisions
Furthermore, EMS systems allow hoteliers to track energy savings at both the property and room levels, thus empowering twhem to make data-driven decisions and actively contribute to achieving sustainability goals.
“Sustainability is no longer just an ethical choice but a concrete priority for the hospitality industry,” said Piercarlo Gramaglia, CEO of VDA Telkonet. “The adoption of Energy Management Systems represents a crucial shift, combining innovation and efficiency to meet both economic and environmental goals. As the report demonstrates, EMS can reduce energy costs, improve the guest experience, and contribute to a more sustainable future for the hospitality sector. At the same time, as a leader in the EMS market, we want to contribute to helping operators understand the potential challenges and difficulties that can arise when selecting an EMS system, so that they can make well-informed decisions.”
In response to the survey’s findings, VDA Telkonet has launched the Quick Saving Analysis tool—a simple yet powerful solution that helps hoteliers:
- Estimate Return on Investment (ROI) for EMS adoption.
- Calculate energy savings and CO2 reduction potential.
- Make data-driven decisions to improve hotel efficiency.
By positioning EMS as an operational investment (OPEX) with quick financial returns, this tool empowers hospitality businesses to take proactive steps toward sustainable energy management.
Read the report by clicking here.
