Recent Articles in Hotel Housekeeping

Service Excellence - In EVERY AREA
Feb 20, 2012

Terence Ronson, ISHC, Managing Director of Pertlink, Ltd and Guest Columnist @ HospitalityEducators.com shares another comprehensive tour into the front and heart of hotel service and facility with insights on a major property in a major European city.

A Case Study in Careful Planning and Execution
Feb 18, 2012

The PuLi Hotel & Spa Shanghai –                            5 years in the making Managed by Urban Resorts Concepts, The PuLi is a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World. It claims to be proudly traditional, distinctly modern. Interesting description. It echoes Pertlink"s core value - "modern thoughts, traditional values". – a meeting of the minds, so to speak…

New Data Shows Bed Bug Pandemic Is Growing
Feb 9, 2012

National Pest Management Association and University of Kentucky survey reveals bed bug encounters are becoming more common than ever before

Hotel & Restaurant Operator Newsletter
Jan 29, 2012

Hotel Room Status and Attendant Daily Report
Jan 22, 2012

Review Your Crib Maintenance and Inspection Program
Jan 16, 2012

There have been several crib recalls in recent years by the manufacturers through the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and that serves as a reminder to the lodging industry that we should pay special attention to the cribs we provide for guests. AGAIN, this information is more likely to be part of an off-the-job safety effort in which you are keeping staff members informed.

Ways to Reduce Expenses and Streamline Your Hotel's Housekeeping and Laundry Departments
Dec 13, 2011

Amy Bair, Hospitalityeducators.com Guest Columnist offers perspectives on Houskeeping and Laundry Departments from the Business Process Approach

Continued Attention to Housekeepers - News Story on "Hyatt In the Hot Seat"
Nov 25, 2011

Two housekeepers at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara filed charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Nov. 18, alleging they were fired in retaliation after removing "sexually suggestive images" of themselves posted in a hotel work area.

Public Area Cleaning Checklist
Nov 19, 2011

A checklist for cleaning lobbies and public areas

Biggest Barrier to Mattress Recycling: Not Knowing It Can Be Done - By Glenn Hasek
Nov 3, 2011

In recent years, mattress makers have taken steps to extend the life of the mattress - building in removable pillow tops and other replaceable components - but at the end of a mattress’ life there is still a great chance that it will end up in a local landfill.

A Frequent Traveler Whirl Through Europe!
Oct 9, 2011

Guest Columbist Terence Ronson ISHC and his wife during a seventeen day period had nine separate Hotel experiences across London, Paris and Germany. He comments "believe me when I say, we have been looking forward to this ride back home to Hong Kong, that is an understatement! The thought of finally unpacking, is so appealing and a luxury in its own right. From HOSPITALITYEDUCATORS.com Terence's detailed observations are a lesson to behold in EVERY department of a hotel!

Seven Sure-Fire Ways to Keep Talented Part-Timers
Sep 20, 2011

There are many solid business reasons to have a number of part-time staff working in your hospitality business.   Here are some suggestions on how to motivate and retain them.