The Blaauwberg Beach Hotel has become arguably the first hotel in South Africa to adopt artificial intelligence to monitor and improve air quality for its guests and conference visitors.

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The hotel is working with AIrSynQ Systems, the company behind the AIrSynQ technology, to set a new benchmark in the hospitality sector.

AIrSynQ technology builds on years of research in advanced sensing and data science. The system integrates air quality sensors with Internet of Things (IoT) communication and artificial intelligence. It continuously measures inhalable fine particles of differing sizes (PM1.0, PM2.5, PM4, PM10), gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It also tracks temperature and humidity. Data derived from these measurements are transmitted and analyzed in real time, providing insights and alerts that help staff manage indoor environments proactively.

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It is increasingly recognized and acknowledged that air quality is central to the overall guest experience in high-quality hotels. Clean air supports comfort, health, productivity and overall well-being. In rooms, elevated VOCs and CO₂ can disrupt rest and recovery, leaving guests feeling fatigued.

Conference spaces face a similar challenge: high CO₂ levels are linked to reduced concentration and shorter attention spans. Poorly ventilated meeting spaces quickly lead to loss of effectiveness, thus impacting both participants and outcomes. AIrSynQ helps address these issues through constant monitoring and intelligent recommendations. The Blaauwberg Beach Hotel can now offer a healthier and more productive environment for leisure travelers and business clients alike.

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Philippe Marechal, General Manager of the Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, said: “Hospitality today is not only about luxury and service, but also about creating a healthy and sustainable environment. AIrSynQ technology allows us to offer our guests and conference partners peace of mind, knowing that the spaces they use are optimized for both comfort and performance.”

Dominique Adams, Head of Marketing at AIrSynQ Systems, added: “The Blaauwberg Beach Hotel is leading the way in the hospitality industry. With AIrSynQ, they are not only protecting the well-being of their guests but also enhancing the effectiveness of conferences and events. This is how technology can make a direct and meaningful impact on everyday experiences.”

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The rollout of the AIrSynQ technology is supported by the weather risk management business Africa Weather, acting as a distribution partner, with a strong footprint in the insurance, corporate, mining and industrial sectors. Through this partnership, AIrSynQ Systems can expand access to its solutions across South Africa and beyond, ensuring healthier spaces in a wide range of industries.

The partnership signals a broader shift in how indoor environments can be managed across sectors. AIrSynQ Systems is preparing to expand its technology into offices, schools, hospitals and industrial settings.

The goal is to create healthier spaces everywhere people live, work and gather.

With this step, the Blaauwberg Beach Hotel positions itself at the forefront of innovation in South African hospitality. AIrSynQ Systems, in turn, takes another stride towards transforming air quality management worldwide.

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AIrSynQ Systems is a spin out of the Technology Innovation ecosystem of the University of the Witwatersrand. and is co-owned by Wits Commercial Enterprise (Pty) Ltd.

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