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
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.
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.
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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?
Hotelogix
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
As a small hotel owner, you likely have a lot on your plate already. One way to make your job easier is to Implement hotel management software. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the critical work areas and features of hotel management software you need to know about. To be very precise - a cloud-based one.
Hotelogix
JANUARY 30, 2024
As a hotelier, monitoring your hotel's performance is paramount to ensuring smooth operations and maximizing revenue. In this context, reports are critical as they provide key insights into your hotel's operations, from housekeeping to finance, marketing, and guest preferences.
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?
InnQuest
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
From the moment a guest walks through the doors until their departure, every aspect of their stay is carefully curated through the lenses of hotel operating systems and the adept oversight of a hotel operations manager. The goal is to provide excellent guest experiences while maximizing revenue and maintaining cost control.
Hotelogix
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Delivering on and exceeding customer expectations therefore is paramount to a hotel’s success in increasing customer loyalty. The result will be immensely profitable for every hotel owner. Staying connected with existing customers requires you, as a hotel owner, to have your strategy in place.
eHotelier
JANUARY 10, 2024
Once again, hotelkit has a reason to celebrate with the recognition at the international Hotel Tech Report Awards (HTR Awards).
MEWS
MARCH 5, 2024
Cost-based pricing lets hoteliers set prices for rooms, services and amenities based on how much they cost their hotel, and then add a profit margin. First, you must calculate the total operating expenses, including fixed costs like rent, utilities and salaries, adding variable costs like housekeeping supplies and guest amenities.
Hotelogix
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
What is Hotel PMS? A Hotel Property Management System (Hotel PMS) is software that helps hotels efficiently organize, schedule, and manage their daily operations. Also known as hotel software, it functions as the nerve centre of hotel operations, facilitating a smooth flow of interdepartmental information.
MEWS
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Most guests consider hotel cleanliness when choosing where to stay. Still, many hotels overlook the importance of cleanliness because of the difficulty in finding qualified employees. That's where a well-trained and motivated housekeeping department comes into play.
InnQuest
APRIL 4, 2023
In the hospitality industry, reducing operating costs in hotels using cloud PMS should always be a top priority. A cloud-based PMS is a software solution enabling hotels to manage their daily operations, all from a centralized system that can be accessed anywhere and anytime.
Metasphere
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Guests expect seamless experiences, from booking to checkout, while hotel management faces the challenge of balancing operational excellence and exceptional guest satisfaction. This is where systems like TaskHub HMS step in, to provide hotel housekeeping solutions that streamline operations.
InnQuest
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
At a glance: What is Hotel Inventory Management? Managing your hotel’s inventory efficiently can significantly impact your bottom line, guest satisfaction and overall operational effectiveness. Firstly, What is Hotel Inventory Management? Let’s get started! Inventory here includes food, beverages, and kitchen equipment.
MEWS
MAY 14, 2024
What are hotel staff? Hotel staff are the people responsible for running your hotel. From those responsible for daily operations, to those friendly faces at the front desk who greet guests and help take care of their needs, to housekeeping, managers and those working in the hotel bar or restaurant - everyone plays a key part.
MEWS
APRIL 2, 2024
What is a PMS in a hotel? A PMS can manage hotel bookings and perform various admin duties. Typically, this software oversees financial transactions and bookings, although some hoteliers also use it to manage human resources and housekeeping.
MEWS
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
What is hotel productivity and how to measure it? Hotel productivity refers to properly using resources like staff, facilities and time to maximize revenue and control costs. It requires the front desk, housekeeping , F&B, maintenance and administration to work together like a well-oiled machine.
eHotelier
MAY 28, 2024
InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced a strategic partnership with Optii Solutions, a leading hotel operations and service delivery platform.
Horizon Hospitality
OCTOBER 10, 2023
The hotel industry is not known as an “early adopter” of cutting-edge technology. However, hospitality technology has been gaining speed lately, resulting in some futuristic hotel experiences. While this creates an impressively smooth stay for guests, how does this technology help hotel staff behind the scenes?
Hotelogix
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Operating a large independent hotel with 200+ rooms, 4-5 in-house restaurants, a couple of gyms, spas, and gift shops is multifaceted, where precision, efficiency, and guest satisfaction are paramount. Housekeeping and maintenance Impeccable rooms and facilities are non-negotiable. It will lead to revenue leakage.
Lodging Magazine
OCTOBER 20, 2024
For such a small item, a lost key can wreak havoc on hotel security and profitability. The following […] The post 3 Lost Hotel Keys Scenarios and Key Control Remedies appeared first on LODGING Magazine. Rekeying can cost thousands of dollars, and if theft is involved, factor in the cost of replacing stolen inventory items.
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
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Hotels are busy places that offer a variety of services to make guests feel welcome. The way a hotel operates is crucial for keeping everything running smoothly and ensuring that visitors have a great experience. In this blog, we will explore what hotel operations are, why they matter, and how they work.
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