Joseph Ricci
Comparing European and American Hotel Laundry Models
When U.S. travelers stay at European hotels, they may notice a few differences: the room and bed sizes may vary from what they're typically used to, power outlets differ, bathrooms may be smaller, etc....
What Hotels Can Learn From How Hospitals Do Laundry
Hospitals and hotels have a lot in common: a demanding and increasingly well-informed clientele; a large hierarchy of workers with varying levels of responsibility; and payments increasingly tied to customer evaluations. These were among...
Hotels Can Work With the Academic Community to Advance Common Goals
As the labor market tightens, hotels will find it more difficult to attract and retain the most talented employees. But students and graduates will always be looking for the best opportunities. The hotel industry...
As Hotels Adopt New Tech, Where Are the Innovations in Hotel Laundry?
Research company Trend Hunter last year released a list of the 25 most high-tech hotel innovations. As one might expect, the list included such innovations as digital key access via guests' smartphones, robots that...
Green vs. Sustainable: How the Terms Apply to Hotel Laundry
Equating the term "environmentally friendly" with "sustainable" is usually a safe bet. Machines and products designed to take less of a toll on the planet than equivalent technologies often last longer as well. These...
Why Outsourced Laundry Is More Common in Europe
Whether a hotelier chooses an outsourced linen and uniform service or maintains an on-premises laundry (OPL), there is no disputing benefits that come with economies of scale. Massive wash capacity means that the cost...
