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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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
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
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Review our arguments and prove us wrong about daily housekeeping being one of those parts. Even though times are changing, we must nevertheless decide what are the immutable parts of the hotel experience.
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
JANUARY 12, 2025
Housekeeping , front desk cash handling, and inventory mismanagement can all contribute to significant revenue leaks. Guest theft, such as taking towels or toiletries, exists but is a smaller concern compared to organized pilferage at the front desk or among housekeeping staff. Conduct routine checks to monitor discrepancies.
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. Ultimately, this department ensures that your hotel upholds its reputation and standards and reassures guests that their comfort is a priority.
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
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. What is Housekeeping in Hotels? You’ll soon see just what difference it can make.
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.
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.
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 7, 2025
As Prateek Kumar, head of asset management at Copford Capital Management, pointed out, the importance of housekeeping […] The post Good Housekeeping: Best Practices for Attracting and Retaining Housekeeping Staff appeared first on LODGING Magazine.
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.
eHotelier
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita announced today that the luxury resort in the heart of Mexico’s lush Riviera Nayarit was named as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Family Travel Awards.
MEWS
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Efficient hostel housekeeping is vital for smooth operations. To keep a clean, organized, and efficient working environment, you need to enhance your housekeeping operations. Happy guests mean fewer complaints and less stress on your front desk staff.
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.
MEWS
JULY 4, 2023
Should you skip housekeeping? Besides being unsustainable, daily housekeeping often becomes a logistical nightmare, stressing your team out. 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. But is this really necessary?
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.
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?
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
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
Here’s how to take your cost-savings game to the next level: Dynamic Housekeeping Models Housekeeping is often a big CPOR contributor. Consider offering tiered housekeeping services. For example, longer-stay guests might prefer light housekeeping every other day, rather than daily.
Hotelogix
JANUARY 25, 2023
The post Why Do You Need a Housekeeping Management System at a Hotel appeared first on Hotelogix.
Hotelogix
JANUARY 27, 2023
The post 5 Ways You Can Enhance Guest Experience with a Hotel Housekeeping Management System appeared first on Hotelogix.
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. It supports critical areas such as front desk operations, housekeeping coordination, and POS integration. A property management system (PMS) is the ultimate solution.
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.
Hotelogix
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Letting AI Handle the Boring Stuff Behind every great guest experience is a ton of behind-the-scenes work room assignments, housekeeping schedules, pricing updates, you name it. For example, if multiple reviews mention slow check-ins, you know it’s time to rearrange that process.
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?
Hotelogix
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
With crucial tasks like reservation, housekeeping, online bookings, billing, and real-time inventory management, all being handled automatically, it frees up your staff to work smarter, not harder. Overall, it's about enhancing productivity and making life a bit easier for everyone involved.
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. That’s where tools like MOP 2.0,
Hotelogix
MARCH 23, 2025
It improves coordination between catering, front desk , and housekeeping staff. Challenges of Manual Event and Banquet Management Manually managing hotel events and banquets comes with its own set of challenges.
MEWS
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Cleanliness is next to godliness, so they say. 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. In fact, 78% of guests say it’s the most important factor in choosing where to stay.
Horizon Hospitality
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Automation tools streamline tasks like housekeeping management, maintenance, and guest communication, making it easier for staff to deliver timely service. The Impact of Digital Transformation on Hotel Operations Digital transformation doesn’t just enhance the guest experience; it also benefits hotel operations.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Today, the vendor/client relationship has evolved, and all 13 hotels in the company’s portfolio are leveraging the dynamic and scalable operations platform to manage and track additional workforce services, from housekeeping inspections, front desk requests, and lost and found inventory, to cash counts, push reports, capital expenses and more.
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
MARCH 21, 2025
Important functions like status of the reservations, managing outlets, assigning tasks to the housekeeping, tracking reports or taking guest feedback will all be possible through software. When crucial processes are automated, it results in lesser errors and slip-ups as it works without involving people.
Revenue Hub
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
NB: This is an article from Otelier Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date From owners and operators to general managers and housekeeping directors, teams across the entire company are now relying on data to make more informed decisions. And the types of data available are changing too.
Revenue Hub
JANUARY 7, 2025
Housekeeping: Ensuring rooms are clean, well-maintained, and stocked with supplies. This includes a wide range of services such as: Check-in and Check-out Processes: Efficiently handling guest arrivals and departures. Room Service: Delivering food, beverages, and other amenities directly to guest rooms.
Hotel Business
MARCH 10, 2025
A portion of the businesses also stated that they were making operational changes to cope17% were introducing more self-service options, 13% were reducing housekeeping levels and 12% were lowering their front desk operating hours. Implementing new technology was another measure businesses were taking to address the staffing shortage.
Hotelogix
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Housekeeping A clean and well-maintained room is essential for guest satisfaction. With hotel management software, you can manage your housekeeping operations more efficiently. Room assignment: This feature allows you to assign rooms to housekeeping staff. You'll always know which rooms are ready for guests.
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