Hotel Laundry – Don’t throw money down the drain!

hotels university | February 8, 2016

One of the largest operational expenses for hotels is back-of-house laundry. Hotel operators know that these services utilize significant gas and water utilities, use valuable hotel manpower and also lead to more frequent linen replacement. What can a hotel do to cut down on these costs? See below! 1. Offer An Opt-Out Program – This is a very simple step that reduces utility and manpower costs without negatively affecting the guest experience. Management can instate an opt-out program for guest to choose if their bed linen and towels are washed each day. The AHLA estimates that this type of program reduces total laundry volume by ...