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Hospitality Industry Returning to Normal

It’s been a little over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Lots of change has occurred in many different industries since that time and hospitality is no exception. People stopped traveling as frequently, didn’t go out to restaurants, and many large events like concerts and sports games were cancelled. With vaccines getting distributed, it looks like life is slowly beginning to return to normal. This is great news for property managers, innkeepers, and others working in the hotel, lodging, and rental property section of the hospitality industry. With so many people choosing to not take a vacation over the past year, many experts are predicting a large volume of guests to be booking reservations at properties this coming summer. This blog will explain how travel and guest stays are returning to normal, the emergence of short-term rental properties, and how a new demand for other types of businesses will form.

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Separating Sheets Made Easy

Your housekeeping staff is extremely busy cleaning every room between each guest stay. They know it’s important to make sure the guests feel like they are staying in a clean, fresh space and that is what makes the role of the housekeeping staff so valuable. There are many ways to help speed up the cleaning process. One of which is having labels to identify the sheet size as they are coming out of the laundry. Sheets are often the same color, and they usually all have a similar design making them hard to separate. Sheets having easy size identifiers can help with the process of making sure the right size sheets go to the right beds. This will save your housekeeping staff valuable time and allow them to be more efficient. This blog will focus on ways to identify sheet sizes quickly and easily.

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Trends in the Hospitality Industry for 2021

The hospitality industry is constantly evolving due to a variety of factors including changes in travel trends, the economy, and new technology. Managers want to make sure their properties have all the latest features to keep their guests satisfied. The rise of Covid-19 and advances in technology have changed the way many businesses are operating, and hospitality properties are no exception. This blog will highlight some common trends of what to expect in 2021 for the hospitality industry. Some of these trends will be increased sanitation measures, outdoor lounging areas, sustainability, contactless food and beverages, more efficient laundering of linens and an increased use of antimicrobial products.

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The Benefits of Foam Mattresses

Arguably, the most important component of a bedroom for a property owner or innkeeper is the mattress. Mattresses serve as the foundation of the bed and can be a major factor in whether guests sleep well. An uncomfortable mattress can make guests feel stiff and end up tossing and turning the entire night. A good quality mattress should allow guests to comfortably sleep through the whole night without any issues. Many different types of mattresses have been developed over the years to help accommodate different sleeping styles and preferences of individuals. Some of these mattresses include innerspring, hybrid, pillow tops, gel, and foam mattresses. This blog will focus on foam mattresses and the advantages they offer.

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What Makes a Quality Towel

Property managers and innkeepers constantly need to order supplies to keep their guests satisfied and their properties running smoothly. One of the most popular products that customers contact InnStyle about is towels. Properties make it a top priority to offer guests high-quality, plush towels to help make their stay more enjoyable. This blog will highlight important information about towels to help you make the best decision when purchasing. The main areas of focus will be on the density of towels, how towels are developed, and the material the towels are designed from.

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How to Protect Against COVID-19 and Allergy Symptoms

The thought of spring brings much joy and a sense of a new beginning to many people. It gives people an opportunity to spend more time outside after a long, cold winter. Ice begins to thaw, trees begin to bud, and flowers start to blossom. For many properties, spring marks the beginning of the busy season as people begin to travel again now that the wintery weather starts to disappear. However, the spring season often marks the time when seasonal allergies start to act up. It can be difficult for people to determine whether the symptoms they have are either allergies or COVID-19. This blog will help determine the differences between COVID-19, the common cold, and allergies. This blog does not serve as a diagnostic tool, but it is intended to provide background information on these different illnesses. This blog will also discuss how certain hospitality products can help property managers protect against allergens.

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5 Overlooked and Economical Products that Increase Guest Satisfaction

Property managers and innkeepers have many roles and responsibilities in order to keep a property running smoothly for its guests. If you are one who manages a property, have you ever asked yourself what the most important role you have as a manager is? Two common responses are making sure the guest has a pleasant and comfortable experience and managing the cost of doing this. Some common examples might be serving delicious meals, having appropriate amenities like a flat screen television, wifi, and a friendly staff to make the guests feel welcome. This blog will offer five low-cost ideas that can help enhance the overall positive experiences for guests.

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“The Best Kept Secret of Property Management: Commercial Grade Linens at Wholesale Prices”

Every property owner in the hospitality industry knows how many products and supplies are needed to keep a hospitality property running smoothly. The process of constantly ordering supplies could be difficult to enjoy, but where and how you purchase the linens and other products could save the property money. If your property is currently in the slow season, this could be an ideal time for upgrading or adding new linens since it will give the staff time to make changes before your busy season. Property owners can qualify for hospitality-grade products because they are part of a business, and these products come with many added benefits. Hospitality-grade products often come at a reduced price, are more durable, and tend to be available for long periods of time.

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InnStyle: Owners Passionate About Hospitality and the Community

Over three years ago on November 28, 2017, Jon and Lorinda Taylor purchased InnStyle and embarked on a new direction and opportunity in their lives. Many InnStyle customers are familiar with their account managers who offer product recommendations and make sure their orders arrive as quickly as possible. However, many have not gotten a chance to meet the family behind the scenes. We asked Chuck, InnStyle’s general manager, what the transition between owners was like. He stated, “From the point of view of our sales staff, the transition from the former owners to the Taylors was refreshing and uplifting. The Taylors have shown a strong passion to create a working environment that inspires teamwork and a commitment to providing outstanding personal service to all of our valued customers. ”

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Why Do Cotton Sheets Wrinkle?

There is nothing better than sleeping in a comfortable, fresh pair of sheets after a long day. Innkeepers and property owners take great pride in making sure their guests are sleeping on the best quality sheets possible. For as long as you can remember, you have been supplying your rooms with 100% cotton sheets. While your guests rave about how comfortable they were the night before, you see the amount of work your staff has to do to keep them in good shape. They dedicate a lot of time to ironing to make them look brand new for the next guests. You ask yourself why it is that 100% cotton sheets keep wrinkling and if there is anything you can do about it.

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