If anyone knows a thing or two about quick-yet-efficient cleaning, it’s hotel maids. They have tons of practice — and loads of tips that can help you at home. Here, a few you should check out (pun intended!). 1. They clear the clutter first. Maria Stickney, the Housekeeping Manager at the Radisson Blu Mall of […]

Hotel asset managers bring a unique perspective and understanding of how to optimize performance and achieve investment objectives—one that’s based on observation and close collaboration with a full spectrum of brand and third-party operators across a multitude of scenarios (brand, market, property type, economic cycle). While we have learned many lessons and adopted a wide […]

General managers might get all the glory, but much of a hotel’s success can be traced back to the housekeeping department. Clean guestrooms and public spaces go a long way toward boosting guest satisfaction, but the process only works when the department operates with efficiency and safety. Efficiency in the housekeeping department all boils down […]

Westin Hotels & Resorts Reveals The Next Industry First Focused On Improving The Well-Being Of The World Hospitality’s Wellness Pioneer Reimagines a Good Night’s Sleep Through The Power of Pajamas Putting on pajamas as part of children’s bedtime routines is one way to improve sleep. Westin introduces Project Rise: ThreadForward, a sustainability program that transforms […]

What is hotel management all about? A hotel manager is confident, approachable and adventurous. They aren’t afraid to try new things. Excited to experience new cultures. And they know the importance of teamwork. If you want a career that’s full of challenges, interesting people and exciting developments, hotel management could be just what you’re looking for. Here’s […]

Hotel Housekeeping What kind of work do people do in housekeeping in a hotel? Housekeeping in a hotel is a very physically demanding job that includes many, varied tasks. Typically, in this case study, housekeepers were responsible for cleaning 16 rooms per shift. The actual amount of work depends on the size of the room […]

9 Cleaning Tips from Hotel Housekeepers Experts from top hotels around the country share secrets for cleaning quickly and efficiently. To celebrate International Housekeepers Week (this year it takes place September 8th ­- 14th), we decided to check in with some of the country’s top cleaning experts: hotel housekeepers. The housekeepers who work in hotels […]

Housekeeping Department Duties Housekeeping staff responsible for keeping facilities clean, safe and fresh-looking for employees or guests. A housekeeping department is essential to keeping businesses running smoothly. Some businesses, such as hotels and hospitals, might have large housekeeping departments. Smaller companies that own their own buildings and government organizations, including schools, are likely to have […]

How to Start a Hotel Business First of all, you have to make research how big the market is, what the key segments are, and how revenues and profits are generated. Also, we’ll find keys to not only starting a hotel business, but succeeding in it! First and the most important step in starting a […]