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The Value of Amenity Collections for Your Hospitality Property

An amenity collection an important product that many guests will be paying close attention to during their stay. This is in reference to bathroom amenities like soap, shampoo, and other personal care items that people use for hygiene. The scents and design of these items can affect the initial feeling that guests will have towards your property. With so many different styles and designs to choose from, it can be a daunting task for property managers to select which ones will best fit their needs. This blog will aim to make your selection process simpler. It will describe how to choose between bar and liquid soap, popular fragrances, and the benefits that dispensers offer.

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Strong 2022 Trends for the Hospitality Industry

2021 has had many highs and lows for the hospitality industry as we now approach 2022. COVID-19 restrictions were reduced as vaccinations were offered to the public which resulted in increased travel again. However, the hospitality industry and many other industries struggled with product availability and enough employees to help business operations run smoothly. This resulted in congestion at the ports, less frequent truck shipments, and longer wait times. COVID-19 brought about many changes to the hospitality industry that will likely stay for the long-term. This blog offers insight into some common trends that should be expected in the hospitality industry for 2022. This includes a continuation of local travel, workcationing remaining popular, short-term rental property demand, sustainability awareness, and an increase in technology.

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Supply Chain Issues and the Effect on Hospitality

Everyone is aware of the effects COVID-19 has had over almost the past two years. Many of those effects are still lingering even as the public has slowly began returning to normal. The effects from COVID are not just related to health. Two major problems are supply chain and distribution issues and a labor shortage across the world. These issues could become worse as we are now getting closer to the holidays since this is a time when there is always a need for increased help in shipping, retail, and many other important industries. The hospitality industry is no exception to the supply chain issues. Many hospitality professionals have personally experienced the difficulty of trying to order products for the property and have them arrive in a reasonable time frame. This blog will explain the main causes for the supply chain issues.

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Hospitality Pillows: Down vs Down Alternative

It is always a refreshing and welcoming feeling when your face meets the pillow on your bed after a long, tiring day. Pillows are an item that people can quickly become attached to because they become so accustomed to the feel and style of their own personal pillows. As a host, it can be difficult finding the proper pillows to put on the beds for your guests since they all have different preferences for firmness and softness. To go along with that, there are different types of pillows including down and down alternative pillows. There are many factors that are involved when deciding which pillows to purchase for your property. This blog will explain the differences between down alternative and down pillows.

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Tips for Laundering and Removing Stains from Bathrobes

Bathrobes can be the ultimate luxury item when provided at the property you are staying at. They are a nice added feature that can help you feel extra comfortable after a bath or shower and a great option on a chilly morning. Many guests will enjoy wearing a robe while relaxing by the pool or spa. It is important to make sure the robes are laundered properly and keep their new appearance. This blog will explain how to launder a bathrobe and provide tips for how to remove certain kinds of stains from bathrobes.

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Preserving Water In the Hospitality Community

Record-breaking heatwaves in the western regions of the United States have led to droughts and wildfires. Fresh water is a resource many of us take for granted, and it is important that we continue to preserve it the best we can especially in places where water is scarce. The hospitality industry uses a lot of water, so they have an important responsibility in doing their part to preserve it by taking all the necessary steps to limit their water usage. This will have a positive impact on the community and the individual businesses as the water bills will be reduced. It could be beneficial to look at the different ways water can be saved in the different locations of the property that use the most water. This blog will analyze how water can be saved in the bathroom, the kitchen, the laundry room, and the outdoors.

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How a Weighted Throw Blanket can Benefit Your Property

Everyone thinks of throw blankets as a decorative linen that adds extra warmth to a guest. Someone might enjoy sitting under a throw blanket on the couch with a hot, refreshing cup of hot chocolate. The reality is throw blankets have many purposes. They come in all different sizes, colors, and thickness levels. One of the more overlooked aspects of throw blankets is that they can be weighted. Weighted throw blankets aren’t as common as regular throw blankets, but there are many additional benefits that come with weighted throw blankets. This blog will explain what a weighted throw blanket is, the benefits of weighted full size and throw blankets, and how they can be styled around a property.

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The Role of the Terry Towel for the Hospitality Industry

Towels are arguably the most important linen to a property manager that doesn’t belong on the bed. Finding the right towel for your property doesn’t have to be difficult. There is a wide selection of towels to choose from to best fit the needs of your property. There is quite an extensive process involved in making high-quality towels. One of the most common construction designs of a towel is with terry fabric. This blog will explain what a terry towel is, how it is made, and how to properly care for towels.

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When is It Time to Replace Your Bedding?

Often, property managers think of the bedroom as to where their housekeeping staff spends a large portion of their time cleaning and maintaining. Think about how much work is involved with cleaning out a bedroom between each guest stay. The bedding is laundered, bathrooms are cleaned, trash gets emptied, floors are vacuumed, and furniture gets dusted or sanitized. Sheets, blankets, pillows, duvet covers, and comforters are just a few of the many types of bedding that you might offer that needs to get laundered. With this process occurring so frequently, have you pondered how long each piece of bedding should last? This blog will explain when a property should replace its bedding.

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Advantages to Using Alcohol-Free Make-up Remover Wipes

If you’ve ever wondered if make up removers that are alcohol free really make a difference in your skin or if you should consider this option than keep reading. This blog will explain the benefits of using alcohol-free make-up remover wipes and some important steps to follow when using make-up remover wipes.

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