Overview

• Independent operators like Nicolas Conraux have shuttered high-consumption amenities—including pools, hammams, mini-bars and air conditioning—to align with environmental values and slash water and energy use.
• Chain brands such as Eklo are set to open their next properties this autumn with smart building management systems, simple thermostats, UV-filtering windows and green roofs built into new construction.
• B Corp-certified Mob Hôtel uses solar panels, reflective paints, double curtains and communal spaces in place of in-room TVs to cut indoor temperatures by up to 10°C.
• Industry benchmarks show per-guest water consumption falling from averages of 170–500 liters to under 80 liters through low-flow fixtures and natural cooling tactics such as facade vegetation and tree planting.
• Despite early guest losses over reduced comforts, bookings have remained steady as hoteliers refine educational efforts to help travelers adapt to fewer amenities without sacrificing stays.