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Aaron Jones, Raines Company Housekeeping Task Force director, hails technology that eases hotelier headaches related to providing housekeeping services. However, he stated, when it comes to training, there’s no substitute for the kind of personal attention he provides to all new hires.  “When onboarding new housekeepers, on their first day, I clean three rooms representing the different types of room to show them the different stages of cleaning and different time frames in which to

DALLAS, Texas—New data from Motel 6 found that U.S. travelers who are celebrating a winter holiday are planning to participate in an average of 10 or more gatherings this year. In its sixth annual holiday travel survey, Motel 6 heard from over 2,000 respondents who celebrate a winter holiday and found that their festivities are expected to lead to an increase in travel. Eighty-four percent of respondents plan to travel to at least one gathering,

Hotel managers must constantly make smart trade-offs to exceed guest expectations without wasting capital and operating expenses. Here is some practical advice to correctly size water heaters to ensure guests have plentiful hot water, while minimizing energy use, capital expense, and space needs. In working with many hotel chains and independents, we repeatedly hear several goals expressed regarding water heater sizing: Reduce Capital Expenses: Most traditional tanked water heaters completely shut down when a single

Marriott International reported its Q3 2023 results. Highlights include: Third quarter 2023 comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR increased 8.8 percent worldwide, 4.3 percent in the United States and Canada, and 21.8 percent in international markets, compared to the 2022 third quarter; Third quarter reported diluted EPS totaled $2.51, compared to reported diluted EPS of $1.94 in the year-ago quarter. Third quarter adjusted diluted EPS totaled $2.11, compared to third quarter 2022 adjusted diluted EPS of

WICHITA, Kansas—WaterWalk announced the launch of its new website, marking a change in its online booking experience, including the ability to book unfurnished hotel rooms without traditional leasing constraints. WaterWalk is known for its hybrid business model in the extended-stay industry by providing both fully furnished “STAY” units and ready-to-furnish, apartment-style “LIVE” units that are equipped for longer-term bookings. Both offerings across all of WaterWalk’s properties are now bookable through the brand’s website, including upgrades