Category Archives: Hospitality

The Future of Hotels: Can light be used as a sustainable disinfectant?

The most valuable asset of a company is the health and safety of its people. During these challenging times, preventing the spread of germs has become a vital part of the building development strategy. More attention is being paid to the environmental conditions in which we operate, the usage of things, the circulation in spaces and healthContinue reading “The Future of Hotels: Can light be used as a sustainable disinfectant?”

Impact of Epidemics and Pandemics on Hospitality

https://hotelintel.co/impact-of-epidemics-and-pandemics-on-hospitality/ (Editor: Article is a bit dated, from March 2020, but still very relevant. It recommends:) Formalize containment strategies addressing safety/health, revenue, and expenses/ cost containment measures. Monitor the situation and keep owners/shareholders informed, especially in case of needing funds to operate. Have a plan B, and be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Waive cancellationContinue reading “Impact of Epidemics and Pandemics on Hospitality”

This is everywhere you should be sanitizing in your hotel

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/hotels-clean-covid/ By Natalie B. ComptonOctober 3, 2020 Hotels around the world have scrambled to implement new cleaning and sanitization protocols since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic in March. They brought in expert consultants and “hospital-grade” disinfectants, installed hand-sanitizing stations and plexiglass barriers at front desks, and required guests and staff to wear face masks.Continue reading “This is everywhere you should be sanitizing in your hotel”

Robots are disinfecting hotels during the pandemic. It’s the tip of a hospitality revolution.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/01/27/hotels-robots-cleaning-hospitality-covid/ “The cleaning routines at most busy airports and hotels had remained relatively unchanged for decades. But as the pandemic rages into its second year, major brands are increasingly turning to the world of high-tech disinfection to strengthen their cleaning protocols. It’s a trend that’s slowly transforming housekeeping — and accelerating the pace of automationContinue reading “Robots are disinfecting hotels during the pandemic. It’s the tip of a hospitality revolution.”