Why Housekeeping is the heart of a hotel: leadership insights
eHotelier
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Housekeeping impacts every part of the hotel, and this influence is felt in both guest satisfaction and the overall wellbeing of employees.
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eHotelier
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Housekeeping impacts every part of the hotel, and this influence is felt in both guest satisfaction and the overall wellbeing of employees.
eHotelier
MARCH 18, 2024
AI-powered tablets can enable housekeepers to fill service requests, update room status, pinpoint their location in an emergency and more via voice command in multiple languages.
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Soft Inn
AUGUST 21, 2024
Housekeeping is one of the backbones of any successful hotel operation. Whether you are running a budget hotel, boutique hotel, or a large resort, a well-structured housekeeping checklist ensures that every guest enjoys a comfortable stay.
eHotelier
MARCH 12, 2025
Housekeepers are the backbone of the hotel industry, but they need a little help to support our business today. Rising guest expectations and the need
Hotelogix
JANUARY 12, 2025
Pilferage, or petty theft, is a silent problem in hotels that often goes unnoticed until the losses start adding up. Housekeeping , front desk cash handling, and inventory mismanagement can all contribute to significant revenue leaks. Pilferage refers to the small-scale theft of items in hotels, often by staff or guests.
Hotelogix
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Take your hotel operations to the cloud. That's because for hotels of all sizes — from boutique establishments to large hotel chains — cloud-based solutions like Hotel Property Management Systems (Hotel PMS) provide a pathway to reduce overhead costs while enhancing operational efficiency.
eHotelier
MAY 27, 2024
A little while ago, I checked into a hotel and immediately told my two young children, “Hop on the bed, and try not to touch the carpet”. It was filthy. Other than the cleanliness, there was nothing wrong with it. The bed was comfortable, all the facilities worked, and the front desk staff were lovely.
Hotelogix
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Running a hotel has always been about creating memorable experiences, but let’s face it things have gotten a lot more demanding. Now, imagine offering something like this on your hotel’s website. Read More on Improving Hotel Guest Experience with Technology 4. What’s Next for Hotels and AI?
eHotelier
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Even though times are changing, we must nevertheless decide what are the immutable parts of the hotel experience. Review our arguments and prove us wrong about daily housekeeping being one of those parts.
MEWS
AUGUST 22, 2024
What is hotel housekeeping? Hotel housekeeping involves more than just cleaning rooms — it covers every part of your property, from the lobby to guest rooms, common spaces and restaurants.
MEWS
DECEMBER 17, 2024
What is hotel housekeeping? Hotel housekeeping is all about creating a clean, comfortable, and visually inviting environment for your guests. Housekeeping staff are the backbone of your operations team, ensuring that rooms, public spaces, and even back-of-house areas are spotless and welcoming.
Hotelogix
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Working at a hotel is a lot of work even when there are only a small number of rooms. Hotel housekeeping management software can make a major difference in how effective you are at ensuring productivity and efficiency with your staff. Below, we will be looking at seven of the biggest benefits of using housekeeping software.
MEWS
JANUARY 23, 2025
6 hotel housekeeping tips The smallest details can set your hotel apart. Whether it's an extra press of the bed linens, a subtle touch of non-chemical room spray, or a perfectly folded toilet paper roll, these thoughtful additions contribute to an exceptional guest experience.
Lodging Magazine
JANUARY 8, 2025
There are many habits that any housekeeping department can adopt to contribute to their hotels sustainability efforts. While many of these initiatives seem like common sense, they may be overlooked or never implemented.
MEWS
JULY 4, 2024
The housekeeping department The housekeeping department is at the heart of your hotel operations. Housekeeping may also provide additional guest services such as turndown service, where they close curtains, turn down beds, replace towels and perhaps leave a mint or cookie on the bed.
Soft Inn
AUGUST 15, 2024
In the hotel industry, housekeeping is a crucial aspect that directly impacts guest satisfaction and the overall hotel's reputation. As a hotel manager, understanding and implementing housekeeping best practices is essential to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all guests.
MEWS
JANUARY 28, 2025
What is hotel housekeeping standard operating procedures?cche cche Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are essentially step-by-step instructions, policies, and processes that guide your hotel housekeeping operations. They help minimize errors, improve efficiency , and enhance profitability.
Hotelogix
JANUARY 19, 2025
Whether it’s managing the front desk or optimizing housekeeping, the right PMS simplifies operations, improves guest experiences, and enhances profitability. What is Hotel Management Software? What is Hotel Management Software? Housekeeping tasks can also be assigned and tracked in real time, improving turnover rates.
Horizon Hospitality
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
From smart guest rooms to mobile apps, here’s how hotels are adopting digital tools to enhance service and stay ahead of the curve. By offering these smart features, hotels create an environment that feels like a home away from home, enhancing the overall guest experience. However, no amount of technology can replace the right team.
MEWS
JULY 4, 2023
Should you skip housekeeping? Sure, some guests think of a hotel stay as a time to be pampered, which may involve a daily delivery of fresh sheets and towels. Besides being unsustainable, daily housekeeping often becomes a logistical nightmare, stressing your team out. But is this really necessary?
Lodging Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2025
Few hospitality team members have as much direct impact on guest satisfaction as those responsible for keeping hotel guestrooms pristine, with no trace of those that have stayed before.
MEWS
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Housekeeping efficiency is crucial to your hotel's operational success. Rooms that get cleaned fast enable you to capitalize on early check-ins and other services that will improve your hotel's bottom line. On top of that, cleanliness is one of the key factors contributing to guest satisfaction.
Lodging Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2024
Hotel housekeeping managers need to deliver exceptional turnkey service for guests who expect fresh and thoroughly cleaned rooms when they arrive to take well-deserved rests after long journeys.
Revenue Hub
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
In hotel metrics, RevPAR and ADR often steal the spotlight, but Cost Per Occupied Room (CPOR) deserves more attention. Whether you’re managing a hotel chain or a cozy independent property, CPOR matters. Here’s how to take your cost-savings game to the next level: Dynamic Housekeeping Models Housekeeping is often a big CPOR contributor.
Hotelogix
JANUARY 25, 2023
The post Why Do You Need a Housekeeping Management System at a Hotel appeared first on Hotelogix.
MEWS
MARCH 14, 2023
How to improve the housekeeping department is a topic that all hoteliers should think about because by increasing productivity you can also improve the guest experience. A more productive housekeeping team means faster and earlier check-ins are possible as well as turnover from one set of guests to the next, which leads to increased revenue.
Hotelogix
JANUARY 27, 2023
The post 5 Ways You Can Enhance Guest Experience with a Hotel Housekeeping Management System appeared first on Hotelogix.
Hotelogix
MARCH 21, 2025
As per a study conducted by American Hotel & Motel Association, average turnover rate among management staff is 25% and non-management staff is 50% in the US hotel industry. Hotels have to focus on how to improve the employee satisfaction levels to help retain them in the hotel.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Actabl has launched Alice Housekeeping Refresh. Given the massive fluctuations in housekeeping staff availability over the past year, this latest update can be a tool for owners and operators and it changes the way hotels manage daily priorities and guest preferences, according to the company.
eHotelier
JUNE 20, 2023
Our online immersive learning course is designed exclusively for hotel housekeepers and managers, providing a 360° learning experience that combines best-practice videos, audio, and step-by-step guides on each element of cleaning and presenting a guestroom.
MEWS
APRIL 18, 2023
Hotel housekeeping costs per room must be considered when discussing profitability. As you know, labor costs make up a large chunk of a hotel’s operating fees. Being able to determine what the cost of labor is per room will help you optimize revenue per available room and maximize profitability.
Lodging Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
For many lodging properties, the housekeeping department employs more associates than any other, often numbering in the dozens or even hundreds. How do you know where your housekeeping associates are at any point in time, and […] The post How Do You Know When Your Housekeepers Are in Duress?
Revenue Hub
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
As data becomes more and more accessible in the hospitality industry, it is taking on an increasingly critical role in daily hotel operations. The Foundation: Descriptive Data For decades, descriptive data has been the cornerstone of hotel management. Knowing daily performance is essential to ensuring today’s strategies are on track.
Revfine
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Tipping hotel housekeeping staff involves leaving a small amount of money for the individual employees who clean your hotel room. Understanding the standard for tipping housekeeping staff is important because it is an area of anxiety The post Tipping Hotel Housekeeping; What is the Standard?
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Such is the case for High Hotels, a Lancaster, Penn.-based based hotel management company that has been working alongside asset management and service optimization software company OpsTechPro for more than five years to automate its back-of-house workforce communications.
Hotelogix
JANUARY 12, 2025
As a hotel owner you’ve navigated the chaos of permits, watched the first brick get laid, and seen your vision take shape room by room. The next step is just as important— getting your hotel noticed. The next step is just as important— getting your hotel noticed.
Revenue Hub
JANUARY 15, 2025
In this article, well answer key questions owners and operators of independent hotels have about room revenue forecasting. Its about painting a clear picture of whats ahead to make smarter decisions throughout the hotel. They will also flag periods of unexpectedly high demand when you can increase pricing and earn more revenue.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Busy hotel housekeepers need the right tools to deliver on your hotel’s brand promise because what they do day in and day out directly impacts your guest experience. the industry-leading housekeeping and maintenance mobile app from Visual Matrix, prove to be invaluable for a hotel’s operation.
Hotelogix
MARCH 6, 2025
Predictive Analytics: Hotels are now anticipating guest needs with uncanny accuracy. 💡 Read Also - Hotel Marketing: Tips to Improve Online Presence Quickly 3. Imagine 'visiting' the Louvre from your Paris hotel room, getting up close to the Mona Lisa without the crowds. Need extra towels at 3 AM?
MEWS
OCTOBER 27, 2022
While we don’t have the authority to make a judgement on that, we can confidently say that cleanliness is vital for the success of your hotel. Cleanliness is next to godliness, so they say. In fact, 78% of guests say it’s the most important factor in choosing where to stay.
Hotelogix
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
But being a hotelier, have you ever questioned yourself, why is my hotel ever booked but profits not up to the mark? Let’s start by breaking these costs into three main categories: Fixed Costs These are the predictable expenses that won’t budge, no matter how full or empty your hotel is. Did You Know?
eHotelier
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Rotana has appointed Kimberley Schöps to oversee the pre-opening housekeeping operations of its hotels. Schöps will supervise a workforce of 70 across Rotana's current and expanding portfolio of properties in the region and beyond.
Hotelogix
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Picture a system that displays your hotel's current status and forecasts its future. This is what hotel business intelligence software accomplishes. This guide will explore how hotel business intelligence operates, why it matters, and how it can boost your hotel management. You need real facts to decide things.
Revenue Hub
JANUARY 7, 2025
In the hotel industry terms like “guest service” and “guest experience” are often used interchangeably – but, there are distinct differences. NB: This is an article from iVvy Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Each term refers to different aspects of hotel operations.
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