coronavirus basics: disinfecting

Coronavirus Basics: Important Steps That Every Hotel Must Immediately Enact

The lodging industry faces ever-increasing challenges regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19). They include an unanticipated significant drop in occupancy, massive employee layoffs, and in some...
A Marriott International associate uses an electrostatic sprayer with hospital-grade disinfectant to sanitize surfaces.

Marriott, Accor Enhance Cleanliness Standards and Strategies Amid COVID-19

This week, Marriott International and Accor each announced new efforts to enhance their respective cleanliness standards amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Marriott Launches Global Cleanliness...
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Preventative Measures and Cleaning Systems Help Hotels Reduce the Spread of Infection

The impact of COVID-19 has been felt across every segment of the travel industry and as businesses have rapidly pivoted into crisis response mode,...
Virus-killing robots in action. Photo courtesy of the Westin Houston Medical Center

Hotel Adds Virus-Killing Robots to its Cleaning Protocol

Houston's Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the world. In the heart of this market, which draws more than 15 million...
If possible, hotels should provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol in all guest contact areas and to all staff.

Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Hotels

As hotels prepare for the spread of COVID-19, there are some precautions managers and staff can take to improve guest and employee health and...
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On Point: Today’s Point-of-Sale Systems Afford Numerous Advantages to Hoteliers and Guests

Like many parts of the guest journey, the sales transaction has been digitized to enhance convenience for customers. The point-of-sale (POS) system not only...

Lighthouse Launches Integration API as Part of Solutions Platform

DENVER, Colorado—Lighthouse announced the launch of its Integration API as part of the new Lighthouse Developer Solutions suite. This initiative enables technology providers to...

Kabani Hotel Group Announces Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florida City

MIAMI, Florida—Kabani Hotel Group announced the sale of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florida City for $13.2 million. Led by Ahmed Kabani and...
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