The South Asian hospitality industry is experiencing a significant evolution. Five-star luxury is no longer the only standard by which quality is measured. Driven by a growing demand for experiences that are both comfortable and environmentally conscious, the hospitality industry is being reimagined with sustainability at its core.
In the first episode of Sustainable Stay, hosted by Hotelier India and powered by Grundfos, Reema Diwan, Vice President-Design and Technical Services at Accor group (India & South Asia), and Lewis Martin Brown, Head of Sales Development, Hospitality at Grundfos, explore how design, technology, and bold commitments are reshaping the hospitality experience.
We stand for three Es: efficient planning, effective operations, and empowering local societies.
For both Accor and Grundfos, energy-efficient hotels are no longer future ambitions but present day priorities. As Reema Diwan explains in the episode, the shift toward sustainable hospitality accelerated post-COVID, when operational resilience and resource responsibility became mission-critical.
Over 30+ minutes, Reema and Lewis explore how smarter water and energy systems, better design thinking, and deeper collaboration across industries can unlock significant energy savings and long-term value for hotel owners and operators alike.
They also cover:
- How Grundfos helps hotels cut energy use and boost comfort with rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and smart pump systems
- How AI and high-precision sensors enable real-time system optimisation
- Why green certifications like LEED and IGBC are easier to achieve with sustainability built into the design
- How hospitality is adopting the latest building technologies and solutions inspired by other industries, including infrastructure and metro systems.