According to travel trends for 2011, travel is slated to increase. What does that mean for hotels, hotel supplies and occupancy rates? In general, hotels can expect occupancy rates to increase and level off through the year which means purchasing more hotel supplies and possibly updating popula...

It's a new year and with more people traveling, more people are expected to be staying in hotels, which in turn means higher occupancy rates and the need for more hotel supplies. Hotels are a big part of the guest-driven hospitality industry and hoteliers know that if guests are not pleased with...

One of my dearest friends, a light packer by nature, was telling me about a trip she was about to take overseas and was sharing that she had to be 'compact' because part of her trip involved backpacking and there was no place to leave anything to come back for it. I asked her how she prioritized...

When booking guest rooms in hotels, people count on them being furnished with an array of amenities and hotel supplies. Which hotel supplies are in guest rooms will vary, but there are standard amenities that are part of nearly every guest ro...

Millions will travel during the holidays this year, as they do every year, and many of those will stay in hotels. Most hotels decorate their foyers and common areas with pine or holly boughs, Christmas trees and wreaths which add life, beauty and a fresh scent to them. Some hotels offer guests g...

It's that time of year again. The time when you start thinking about gift buying and what you're going to buy for whom. The truth is some people are easier to buy for than others. However, the good news is there's a gift for every person on your list. Consider

I love staying in hotels. I don't want to live out of suitcase, but I do love a night, or a few, in a great hotel. I also love the things that come with my hotel stay including the amenities, hotel supplies and conveniences. We all have preferen...

It's November, which means the countdown to Christmas has begun. If you're like me, you have gifts in mind for your family and friends, whether it's clothes, shoes, candles, gift cards or money in a card. I find that many people have the same problem: most people they're buying for either want ...

When you work in a hotel, is it a job or do you take pride in what you do? Are you a cog in a machine or are you an integral part of a process crucial to someone's happiness? Do you routinely pick out or have some say in which hotel supplies ...

The most important aspect of any hotel stay is the guest room, for most people. People snack, sleep, relax, plan, prepare and refresh in their guest rooms. They use the hotel supplies and amenities their guest rooms are furnished with which is why quality hotel supplies and amenities are importa...