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3 Important Tips for Clean Hospitality Floors

Hospitality Floors

How much attention do you pay to your floors? Floors are an important aspect of the property that may catch the attention of guests. It is vital that they stay well-maintained and retain their high quality over the years. This will make your property look more presentable and help the overall impression that guests will form. Floors can easily be a victim of frequent damage and stains that can diminish their high quality. Food, drinks, and other items can easily fall onto the floors which could make a big mess. This blog will explain the different kinds of cleaning methods for floors, how to get gum out of the carpet, and how to fix reappearing stains.

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3 Sincere Reasons for Buying Hospitality Products Made in The United States

United States Patriotism

Patriotism is a term Americans take great pride in as they display their love for the United States. They line up on the street wearing their red, white, and blue colors to celebrate parades for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. With all the supply chain issues from the past few years, many more Americans are looking to buy products that are made here in the United States. Linens and hospitality supplies are no exception. Purchasing American-made products has many benefits which include providing jobs, promoting independence, and good quality products.

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7 Common Laundry Mistakes Your Hospitality Property Should Avoid

One of the necessities hospitality properties may want to think about is the laundry and cleaning process. Laundering occurs so frequently, especially for linens like towels and sheets. That is why it is important for properties to make sure the process is done efficiently to help preserve the high quality and durability of the linens and avoid laundry mistakes. There are common laundry mistakes that can be avoided to help take better care of the linens.

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5 Clear Traveler Types for Hospitality Properties

Travelers and Hospitality

Without the need for travel, there really wouldn’t be a need for lodging. That is one of the many reasons why travelers are an important part of our economy. One hundred years ago, the thought of going more than a few hours away from home would have felt like an enormous expedition to many. With new inventions and advancements in technology, easily accessible transportation has become much more of a reality to many people. Now, people can fly across the country in just a few hours.

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The Strong and Positive Effect of a Culture of Service on Hospitality

Culture of Service

A strong culture of service has been having an impact on hospitality and businesses in general. Have you noticed that many companies seem to be changing their public perception to both employees and customers? It seems to be a common trend in the news these days. Starting with the leadership at the top, positive changes have been occurring like providing more comfortable workspaces, diversity, and team building activities to create more cohesion among co-workers. This positive effect leads employees to value their job and company more, want to stay long-term, and have a better attitude about their day-to-day life. This can be largely credited to a focus on an effective “culture of service.”

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2023 State of the Hospitality Industry: A Fascinating Wave of Possibilities

2023 State of the Hospitality Industry

The hospitality industry should prepare for a wave of possibilities in 2023. Economic issues remain a concern as politicians and economists continue to warn the public about a potential recession in 2023. This could make it difficult for forecasting travel and guest expectations. The landscape of what people are looking for when traveling will continue to change through a new trend called slow travel. Technology is also continuing to rapidly expand across all industries, so hospitality should expect to see some more advancements, particularly with property websites. Also, properties will put an increased focus on training and employee retention given the chaos the pandemic caused for them and many other industries over the past few years.

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3 Community Responses to the Rapid Growth of Short-Term Rental Properties

short-term rental

The number of short-term rental properties is growing rapidly across the United States and internationally. They will continue to have a major impact on the hospitality industry both now and in the years to come. For most of modern history, it was expected that travelers would stay at inns, bed and breakfasts, or hotels. While these types of properties will still have their importance in hospitality, the trend is shifting to rental properties thanks to websites like VRBO and Airbnb. Short-term rental properties are becoming more and more common in many towns across the United States. These towns are taking measures to plan for the surging demand of property owners looking to buy short-term rentals.

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Hybrid and Remote Workers Increase Business for Hospitality Properties

Hybrid and Remote Workers

The last few years have seen a rise in hybrid and remote workers. The hospitality industry has experienced major changes during that time as well. The industry has been forced to deal with issues like staffing shortages and supply chain issues on a month-to-month basis. However, folks working in this industry and running the properties have been resilient and ready to adapt their business operations to meet the constantly changing day-to-day operations. Some changes to the industry will likely remain permanent. The new way guests travel is a trend likely to stay. The pandemic brought a major shift to remote work for many companies. The hybrid work schedule has created new terms that hospitality workers need to be familiar with, and there are new opportunities available for properties to attract hybrid or remote workers to their properties.

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3 Ways to Promote Sustainability in Hospitality: Organic Linens, OEKO-TEX®, and GOTS Certifications

Sustainability is becoming more important than ever to hospitality. Properties are making it a top priority to take care of their guests while also looking out for the well-being of the environment. They have begun monitoring their water usage, analyzing ways to reduce energy, and started to eliminate the use of plastic and food waste. With each passing year, it seems that more and more people are looking to support businesses that promote a healthy environment. Linens are another area where properties can promote sustainability. Two key certifications to look out for on linens are OEKO-TEX® and GOTS. Organic products and these two certifications are important to promoting sustainability and a healthier environment.

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The Endless Opportunities of a Career in Hospitality

Many people enjoy their career in the hospitality industry. Common jobs include innkeepers, hotel managers, cleaners, short-term rental hosts, etc. Many hospitality jobs can be an intriguing option for those who have always had a passion for working with people. Others who entered the industry may have been working in a different career and were looking for a new opportunity. People may have also felt that jobs in this industry didn’t feel like work because they could be on their feet all day, in a beautiful location, and using their hobbies to make people happy like cooking and baking.

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