DANBURY, CONN.—Meyer Jabara Hotels celebrated International Housekeeping Week (September 14 to 20) across its portfolio of 45 branded and independent hotels in recognition of dedicated department professionals keeping its hotels clean, safe, and welcoming for guests every day. “Housekeeping is one of the most important roles in the hotel industry,” said Justin Jabara, President of Meyer Jabara Hotels. “Unlike front-desk or guest-facing staff, housekeepers work diligently behind the scenes, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards. A clean room directly affects guest satisfaction, loyalty, and the hotel’s reputation. Guests often judge a hotel within minutes of entering their room. A...

CHANNEL HARBORS, CALIF.—A new generation of cleaning professionals is reshaping the conversation around green cleaning, according to Steve Ashkin, internationally recognized as the “Father of Green Cleaning.” “Many of the questions I’m hearing today were never raised before,” says Ashkin. “It’s a reflection of how much the industry has evolved.” He adds that, “green cleaning is no longer a niche concept—it’s central to how we think about health, sustainability, our industry, and our future.” Frequently Asked Questions from Today’s Cleaning Professionals Q: Has green cleaning evolved in the past twenty years? Ashkin: Yes. Once defined simply as reducing cleaning’s impact on cleaning workers, building...

NATIONAL REPORT—Your lodging property might have a hidden energy thief that’s hurting your sustainability goals: your air ducts. Problems like leaks, poor insulation, or blockages can prevent air ducts from functioning as efficiently as they should. And the harder your HVAC system has to work to compensate, the more energy it consumes—increasing your carbon footprint as a result. When air duct issues arise, many people notice higher energy bills but struggle to pinpoint the cause. This problem can persist for a long time. But when you’re familiar with the most common air duct problems that waste energy, how to spot...

SAN FRANCISCO—eTip, the pioneer in digital tipping for hospitality, announced the close of Housekeeping Week with a historic milestone: a single tip of $14,000 given through the platform. This unprecedented moment highlights both the generosity of guests and the growing importance of digital solutions that make staff recognition seamless and impactful. Hotels can benefit from an exclusive eTip x Amex offer on annual subscriptions. Even more striking, the overall volume of tips processed during Housekeeping Week increased 10x compared to last year, underscoring the rapid adoption of digital tipping as the new standard in guest-to-staff appreciation. Housekeeping Week is designed to spotlight the individuals...

FRANKLIN, TENN.—In honor of International Housekeeping Week, September 14 to 20, Quore celebrated the vital role housekeepers play in hotel operations and highlighted how technology can simplify the hardest and often most thankless job they perform. Quore’s Cleanings Plus gives housekeeping teams a smarter way to stay connected. By streamlining communication and enhancing efficiency across shifts, the platform helps housekeepers and managers stay on the same page. And when paired with a hotel’s property management system, it adds another layer of seamless integration to keep operations running smoothly. Members of Quore’s Customer Success Team—many with deep housekeeping operations backgrounds—share their...

HORSHAM, PA.—Sofidel, a leading provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, announced the expansion of its Papernet Dissolve Tech line with the introduction of a new 1,000’ Hardwound Roll Towel. The dissolvable towel offers facilities a higher-capacity option while maintaining the trusted performance of the existing range. Papernet Dissolve Tech products are engineered to be soft and strong paper towels during use, but flush like conventional toilet paper. This helps reduce clogs, minimizes maintenance, improves operational efficiency and lowers costs. The new 1,000’ Hardwound Roll Towel builds on this technology by offering a longer-lasting option that reduces the frequency...

In the hospitality industry, uptime is everything. From small inns to sprawling Vegas hotels, an unexpected power outage can result in lost revenue, frustrated guests, and reputational damage. These concerns explain why so many hotels across the United States install onsite generators to provide backup power. In the event of a grid failure, these tried and trusted pieces of equipment come online within seconds, keeping the lights on and ensuring operational continuity. Because backup generators operate under different conditions than primary equipment, they must maintain peak readiness while spending most of their time on standby. Therefore, it’s important to know what...

This week, September 14 to 20, is International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week. According to IEHA, a Division of ISSA, International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week is all about shining a spotlight on the people who keep our spaces safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. There are a lot of ways to show love to your housekeepers. Replacing toxic cleaning chemicals with green alternatives is certainly one important way. Green Lodging News has reported on many effective green cleaning products/systems over the years. Search our website on “green cleaning” and you will find many helpful articles. Being mindful of, and...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added RoomOne Solutions to the Recycling/PTACs section of its Green Product & Service Directory. RoomOne Solutions makes PTAC disposal easy. It safely recycles PTAC units whenever they are replaced—whether it be a renovation, simple unit replacement, upgrade, demolition, unit failure or any other scenario—anytime you have a used PTAC, it will recycle it. This eliminates liability, storage issues, and EPA risks. The RoomOne Solutions team handles everything, whether you have 6 or 600 units, and provides quarterly reports to support your brand’s ESG goals. Trusted by hotels nationwide, it does the heavy lifting, so your...

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