Towel Warmers: Hospitality Luxury at Its Finest

Hospitality professionals are always trying to think of ways to make their property more unique.  In previous blogs, ideas such as offering pleasant-smelling amenities, updating the bedding with top sheets, and developing sustainable ideas such as composting have been suggested.  The bathroom is a room where properties can become more memorable.  Most guests will expect to see a sink, a shower, a towel rack, and maybe a bathtub when checking in to their room.  Did you ever think about adding a tower warmer to take it to the next level?  This is an item that showcases luxury and will leave guests impressed.

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The Value of Amenity Collections for Your Hospitality Property

Amenities are 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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2022 Trends for the Hospitality Industry

2021 has had many highs and lows for the hospitality industry.  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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Bedding: The Ultimate Holiday Gift

Decorations, gingerbread houses, candy canes, presents, and family are some of the many thoughts and memories people might think of as the holiday season approaches.  Many people associate the holidays as a time of giving and thankfulness.  This time of year can also bring about stress and anxiety about what gifts to give to friends and family.  Common gifts people give are new cell phones, clothing, or gift cards.  However, there are plenty of other unique ideas for gifts like bedding.  This blog will explain why it can make a great gift for the holidays.

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Hospitality Goals for 2022

Has your property, inn, or lodge began discussing goals for the 2022 year?  Maybe there are some changes to the property pertaining to linens or other areas that you would like to focus your attention on in the remaining weeks of 2021.  The bed linen that may stand out the most to guests is sheets.  Guests want to sleep on a soft, comfortable set of sheets that will give them a pleasant night’s sleep.  There are so many different angles to focus on when dealing with sheets like what is a good thread count, how many should I order, how should they be laundered, etc.  This blog will highlight some important areas to focus on when evaluating the sheets at your property.

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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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What is the Ideal Room Temperature for Your Property?

One of the primary goals for the hospitality industry is to make sure guests are comfortable, relaxed, and feeling at home.  An overlooked area that can dictate how comfortable a guest feels is room temperature.  This can be challenging because everyone has different opinions on what is the ideal room temperature.  Ultimately,  guests should not feel too hot or too cold during their stay.  This blog will explain the ideal room temperature for properties, how men and women prefer room temperatures, and recommend bed linens to help with temperature control.

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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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