Healthy Living

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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The Benefits of Antimicrobial Products in Hospitality

Antimicrobial products or agents kill or reduce the spread microorganisms including bacteria and viruses. Antimicrobials are usually added in to a product to make it more effective and keep it fresh. These products will reduce the chances of guests getting sick.

It would be hard to find a day in the news during 2020 when there hasn’t been a mention of topics surrounding germs or viruses. The hospitality industry has been affected and made many changes to their daily operations to help promote sanitation and cleanliness. Many in the industry have even changed the types of linens they use at their properties. A trend that has been rising over the past few months is linens that are antimicrobial. As innkeepers try to take the best care of their guests, many have found that antimicrobial linens are a good way to improve the quality of their properties. This blog will explain what antimicrobial means, the differences between antimicrobial vs antibacterial, the benefits of antimicrobial linens, and different types of antimicrobial products we offer.

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The Power and Future of Sustainability for Hospitality

Have you recently thought about the future of your property? Do you have a plan for what you expect it to be like in one year, five years, and even ten years from now? With so much change occurring in the hospitality industry, it can be hard to plan for the next few months let alone the next few years. One trend we see developing and staying in the hospitality industry is a focus on sustainability. Essentially, sustainability is working towards goals in the present for the economy, society, and the environment while not sacrificing the needs for future generations. A common example is protecting the environment and natural resources from harm including having clean air and fresh water. This blog will explain how properties use energy, offer ideas on how to become more sustainable, and how becoming more sustainable will give your property a positive image.

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Post Pandemic Relaxation and Healthy Living with Spas and Fitness Centers

Everyone enjoys a nice break and some relaxation as they endure the stress of their daily lives. This is especially relevant now as many people all over the world have been affected by travel restrictions and have been isolated in their homes. When guests stay at a property, they often want to escape reality and just enjoy the moment especially if they are on vacation. Guests can overcome stress by relaxing at a spa, working out at the gym, or taking a yoga class. When trying to manage an entire property, having a spa as a feature can seem like an entire business of its own. Fitness centers and salons can also add on more responsibilities. You want to make sure you have the necessary services targeting your most common guests, the right equipment, and enough well-trained staff to keep it running smoothly. We will highlight some of the most common services that spas offer, a growing healthy living trend, sanitation steps for your spa and fitness center, and how the right products can help your business be successful.

Category: Healthy Living