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Hygiene IQ’s sensor technology allows travelers to alert housekeeping staff of their needs, helping hoteliers improve the guest experience.
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Airbnb is losing clients to hotels — but that doesn't mean the latter is always a perfect solution. Some hotels are better than others, and there are a few things guests can look for to see how their accommodations might stack up…
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We all remember those days in March 2020 when we realized that Covid 19 was going to be different than anything we had experienced in our lives. Almost overnight, the entire country shut down. As we dealt with the unknown, reports informed us that…
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More environmentally friendly chemicals, new technologies and a raft of upcycling innovations are being increasingly used behind the scenes in Thailand’s hotel sector.
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New research has uncovered the significant influence of air conditioning and ventilation on top-tier hospitality experiences, emphasising the vital role of air as a wellness trend gaining traction within the industry…
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The U.S. hotel industry notched a big win in the latest jobs data: The American hospitality and leisure sector — which includes restaurants and hotels— is back to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
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Hospitality players are enjoying double-digit growth, fueled by the post-pandemic travel boom and the fact that consumers are now directing their money towards experiential, immersive experiences. Despite global inflation, 64% of travelers aim to…
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Hoteliers are raising wages and offering workers more scheduling flexibility to help remedy significant staffing shortages, according to a new survey by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)…
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The past year has been economically challenging for many hotels. As a cost-intensive department, housekeeping is often the first target of strategic optimization and cost reduction…
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For Xochitl Mendez, a housekeeper who has worked at an MGM hotel in Las Vegas for the past 14 years, cleanliness (or lack thereof) is a safety issue. “The rooms aren’t cleaned every day, and every day we see guests who are super, super annoyed…
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Hotels and homestays in India will be ranked for sanitation and hygiene in the first such exercise by the Union Tourism Ministry. The idea behind the proposal is to give tourists more comfort and choices…
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Some Tulsa-area hotel housekeepers put their skills to the test to see who is the fastest when it comes to bedmaking. The friendly competition had a lot of people cheering on their co-workers.
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In an unusual case, a sign outside a hotel in China indicates that guests who opt for an additional shower or bath will incur an additional charge…
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Hotels have been adjusting their housekeeping policies post-COVID lockdowns, with various brands shifting toward an opt-in model that provides daily housekeeping only to guests who request it - At least one operator is reversing course…
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With WooHoo® Voice AI technologies integrated with GoTickin, hotel guests can now directly request amenities like toiletries and room maintenance along with food & beverages, room controls, etc. through a simple voice or touch command…
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