In Case of Emergency: The Rise of Hotel Panic Buttons
Housekeeping is one of the most dangerous jobs in a hotel. A threatening guest, mistakenly mixed chemicals, and dangerous items left in guestrooms are...
Three Tips for Choosing Hotel Uniforms
A hotel uniform serves many purposes—from protecting staff from potential hazards to creating a professional image for the business. A well-designed uniform can help...
Lost and Found: Legal Implications and Guest Expectations
Sometimes, guests forget to take all of their belongings with them when they check out of a hotel. When a room attendant finds left-behind...
Reconsidering Cleaning Processes and Products With Wellness in Mind
Wellness is a top trend in hospitality, with leading organizations investing in gyms, in-room fitness programs, spas, nutrition, and more to meet guests' needs...
When Guests Forgo Housekeeping, These Hotels Donate To St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Staffing shortages—especially in housekeeping—are an industry-wide issue. In 2017, Joe Viglietta, COO of Vista Host Hotel Development & Management, wanted to create a housekeeping...
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14 Hotel Companies Among 2019 Best Employers for Diversity
Fourteen hotel companies are among this year's Best Employers for Diversity, according to Forbes magazine. The list, which recognizes organizations for their commitment to...
How to Spot and Get Rid of Common Household Pests in Hotels
Running a business in the hospitality industry is a tough task, and when pests are added to the equation, it can get even more...
Five Markets With the Most Hotel Construction
Analysts at Lodging Econometrics recently reported the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines for the third quarter of 2018. The number...
15 Women Moving Up Hospitality’s Career Ladder
Over the past few years, more and more women seem to be climbing to the top ranks of the hotel industry. This isn’t a coincidence—woman...