hotel cleanliness
Pure Wellness Rooms Now Available at Loews Boston Hotel
Pure Wellness | March 3, 2021
Pure Rooms Added at Historic Back Bay Hotel DALLAS TX – MARCH 3, 2021 – Pure Wellness, the global leader in health and wellness for the hospitality industry has announced that they will add Pure rooms to Loews Boston Hotel, once home to the former Boston Police Headquarters. “The addition of Pure rooms gives the Loews Boston Hotel an additive draw for both leisure travelers and corporate business in the Boston market” commented Brian Shedd, Senior Vice President for Pure Wellness. “Guest needs are changing and providing additional options like Pure Rooms is a smart and strategic investment.” Pure Rooms utilize advanced...
“Generation Clean” Is a Driving Force Along the Evolving Traveler Journey
Amadeus | November 16, 2020
Hospitality leaders that identify “Generation Clean” as an engine for formulating marketing and operational strategies will be best positioned for success in a COVID-19 era. Hoteliers around the globe prepare to enter the holiday season and the new year with continued uncertainty. Paradigm shifts in travel due to the health crisis have affected guest expectations, requiring hoteliers to rethink operational procedures and communications. Although no one has all the answers, we know one thing for sure - safety and cleanliness continue to be the top consideration and potential barrier to travel. Hotels that best position their mark...
Hotel Cleanliness Policies in the Time of COVID-19
Christian Cross | September 17, 2020
By Christian Cross Outbreak and the Initial Response at the Height of Impact COVID-19 has posed challenges never seen before by the hotel industry, requiring owners, managers, and brands to take new precautions to keep both guests and staff safe. The industry faced the added challenge of not only creating a safe lodging environment but also creating the impression of security to give guests the confidence to travel again. As the virus rapidly spread around the globe, brands quickly got to work on creating new standards to implement throughout their chains; however, local owners and management companies needed to take immediate steps to addr...
Cleanliness and Communication Continue to Drive Hotel Guest Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds
J.D. Power | July 22, 2020
A year ago, hotel summer marketing and advertising efforts were in full swing with images of epic pools, zen-like spas and cozy bed linens. Today, hotel ads are filled with images of electrostatic sprayers, updates on new cleaning protocols and offers for free last-minute cancellations. These are smart moves, according to the J.D. Power 2020 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study,SM released today, which finds that meeting guest expectations for cleanliness and proactively communicating with guests prior to arrival continue to be critical drivers of guest satisfaction. “While the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly ampli...
Is the Hotel Industry About to Self-Destruct? Media Exposes Shocking Hotel Fails and Growing Guest Distrust
Alan Young | July 21, 2020
By Alan E. Young At the onset of the pandemic, the fall-out was immediate; in the span of a few weeks, hotel lobbies and airport terminals that were once bustling with travelers were left empty. Fear and distrust spread quickly, as did the realization that international travel may be off the table for an extended period of time. In response, hotels have been quick to announce big plans for enhanced cleaning and sanitation programs and policies to help guests feel safe enough to return. Every hotel large and small seems to be promoting new practices to reassure guests. However, hotels face heightened speculation and scrutiny as their c...
3 Simple Steps to Ensure Cleanliness Amid Covid-19 Worry
HotStats | June 16, 2020
COVID-19 has amplified the call for hotel cleanliness. Long after the virus is gone, the dangers of germs will linger in guests’ minds — producing anxiety with every sneeze, every handshake and every dubious surface. It’s up to hoteliers to both protect visitors and put their minds at ease. For hoteliers, the only way forward is through a fresh hotel cleanliness strategy. In this article, we’ll lay out a plan to not only keep guests safe, but also calm their nerves about virus threats. Here’s how to assure visitors of hotel cleanliness during and after COVID-19. Step 1: Reevaluate Your Deep Cleaning Plan Before the travel in...
Plungepacker Device Designed to Help Hotels Meet the New Cleanliness Expectations of Guests
Plungepacker | May 28, 2020
As The New England Journal of Medicine confirms Coronavirus in human stool, an innovative and cost-effective new solution addresses the risks for hospitality industry Wisconsin Dells, WI (May 28, 2020) – Industries across the globe need to adapt to the new standards to address cleanliness and hotels are no exception. Hygienic standards will be a top priority for hotel guests when they return, and current operational protocols will need to evolve to meet guest expectations to ensure they are safe and healthy at your property. Developers of the Plungepacker are announcing their hygienic transporting device for toilet plungers which ca...
Creepy Stairwells, Ghastly Garages and Eerie Elevators-Neglected Nightmares
Roberta Nedry | October 2, 2018
By Roberta Nedry Dark, dismal and dirty stairwells. Parking garages that are Gross! Elevators that are extremely eerie! Well, it is almost Halloween, so these may seem appropriate and in season, BUT these are not amusement park novelties. They are actually part of your hotels, your businesses and your environments all year long-YUCK! I am constantly amazed by the experiences in beautiful hotel lobbies, impeccable office buildings and delicious restaurants that come to a screeching halt when you enter one of these backstage areas for the same high-class setting. Why, oh why are these areas relegated to be the stepchildren of the establis...
