This year, EquipHotel encouraged “collective audacity”. Audacity illustrated by the Innovations Awards, the reference competition of the EquipHotel show, itself a reference meeting for professionals in the hospitality sector. The 2024 edition of EquipHotel was held from November 3 to 7 in Paris. Rewarding products and services, the Innovation Awards, with their 18 finalists selected (out of 200 participants), are all examples of the paths taken by the hotel industry in its quest for novelty and creativity to reconcile performance and sustainable development..
MORE PAD, THE INVISIBLE TOWEL DRYER
This towel dryer with an invisible design, because integrated into the wall, can be covered with any coating (floor tile, wood, polished concrete, marble…). Integrated heating nanotechnology ensures low energy consumption. Business : More Wellbeing by RBM.
CHAISE BELUGA, MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED PLASTIC
First chair in the world made from a recycled mono-material kit, this chair is made entirely from plastic from abandoned fishing nets and used textiles. Its innovative assembly mechanism, plastic versus plastic, for easy disassembly and reassembly, improves repairability and longevity of the chair. Business : Polymair.
LUMIPOD SUITE, SINGLE-CELL HABITAT
Like a 43 m2 hotel suite, this high-end single-cell habitat is designed around the patented Lumicene concept, which allows a 120° opening onto the landscape. This suite can be installed on site in 72 hours, with low environmental impact. Business : Lumicene.
DON'T CANCEL,NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Original recipes to renew the non-alcoholic drinks menu, from wild or organically grown and hand-picked plants. Saving space and weight : a 3 kg bag of preparation makes 120 33 cl bottles. Business : Don't compete.
CHEFTOP-X, VOICE CONTROL OVEN
This first combi oven with voice control has optical sensor and AI to recognize food and automatically launch cooking programs. The oven requests feedback on the results obtained in order to optimize its performance. Business : Unox.
CONVEYOR DISHWASHER
The new MT range of dishwashers with finger conveyors and automatic rack advancement optimizes costs linked to energy consumption and offers unrivaled planning flexibility thanks to its innovative features. BUSINESS : WINTERHALTER FRANCE.
THIS, ROBOT MASSEUR
iYU combines artificial intelligence and robotics to improve human well-being, with a unique massage experience. Adaptive AI sound, in real time and for any body shape, protocols defined by professional masseurs. Business : Capsix Robotics.
SINGLE-MATERIAL HYGIENIC PUMP
This hygienic pump for cosmetic pump bottle is fully recyclable and circular, for a guarantee of environmental sustainability and user safety. Patented drainage system prevents bacterial contamination of cosmetics. Business : ADA Cosmetics International GmbH.
“CIRCULAR” MATTRESS
This exceptionally comfortable bedding was created for the Cap Eden Roc hotel., 5-star establishment in Antibes, from the recycling of end-of-life bath linens from the same hotel. Business : Hotelys-Adova Group.
BORNE INTERACTIVE ANTIGASPI
This solution makes it possible to analyze and weigh food waste without forcing kitchen teams to manually weigh. The recognition and quantification of food present on diners’ trays is done using AI and the “gamification” of the diner experience. Business : Kikleo.
FETCH CHIEF, NEW ONLINE RESERVATION
This online reservation module is without subscription or commission per cover. Customers can order in advance for personalized, comfortable service. To anticipate, better welcome, reduce no shows and waste, receive reviews and tips even after customers have left. Business : Fat boss.
VAIRSTAY, VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE ROOMS
Hotel reservation solution with an immersive and realistic virtual tour experience of each room and common area of an establishment. Integrates seamlessly with hotel management systems already on the market. Business : VairStay.
PEACE&WORK, LABEL CHR
First label which distinguishes CHR establishments engaged in an ambitious policy on the theme “Quality of life and working conditions” (QVCT). Business : Majorian.
DISHWASHER CUTLERY PREMIUM FUNCTION
Front-mounted dishwasher that eliminates the need for manual wiping of cutlery : perfect washing and drying of cutlery, without any trace, they are immediately ready for use. Business : Hobart.
COMPANY SUPPORT WITH MISSION
Support for hoteliers and restaurateurs to recruit and retain the best talents, through the Team Affinity Console program. Also to define and promote employer brands or become a mission-driven company. Business : Api&You.
HOTEL SANGHA TOULOUSE TO CLEAR THE EMPTY
New Asian-inspired 3-star hotel concept, “Sangha” means “community” in Sanskrit. This eco-responsible hotel concept aims to be open to others, “well-being” and serenity. A separate capsule, where we come to empty our minds to better replenish our senses and essentials. Stay in a Sangha hotel, it also means becoming an eco-citizen of a neighborhood and a city. Business : groupe Sangha Hotels.
PULLMAN BERCY HOTEL SOLIDIAIRE
In February 2023, the Pullman Paris Bercy has introduced the innovative solidarity anti-waste solution in click and collect HopHopFood. Two objectives : reduce food waste and make donations to people in precarious situations. In 20 months : 2,500 packed lunches (with a total value of €15,000) helped 2,000 people in precarious situations and avoided emissions of more than 4 tonnes of CO2. Business : Accor group.
OKKO HOTELS, COMPANY WITH MISSION
Since March 2023, OKKO Hotels has become a mission-driven company, concretizing the CSR commitments made by the hotel group since its creation in 2009. The objective : design places that combine high-end hospitality and ecological sobriety. A neutral impact hotel experience, even positive, driven by a corporate strategy as attentive to its employees as to its customers. Business : OKKO Hotels group.
Innovation Awards : the 2024 winners
DESIGN
The Beluga chair in a 100% recycled mono-material kit from Polimair.
RESTORATION
The conveyor and automatic feed dishwasher from the MT range from Winterhalter France.
WELL-BEING
The single-material hygienic pump for cosmetic pump bottles, recyclable and antibacterial, de ADA Cosmetics International GmbH.
