As guests are trying to find hotels, people probably assume that all of them will have guest rooms replete with various amenities. While the words “basic” and “standard” might mean different things for different people, people expect various hotel supplies to be in hotels no matter where you g...

Have you, at some point in your life, been designated planner of your family’s next vacation? As you began to research hotels, were you overwhelmed by the sheer volume of accommodations available? Metropolitan areas are, in some cases, home to as many as 500 hotels that vary tremendously in loc...

Every business is focused on customers whether it's bars, retail stores or hotels and each approaches customer service differently, depending upon what they offer. In the hospitality industry, lodges that know their clientele offer hotel supplies...

Expectations are high among members of the traveling public, especially when a hotel stay is part of their trip. Exceptional guest services, competitive room rates and comfortable, inviting guest rooms are among the highest of expectations. These are just a few aspects of a hotel stay that gue...

When we're making reservations for our hotel of choice, we assume that it, as well as the rooms and the living spaces within it, will be outfitted with basic, quality hotel supplies. Although our standards, as well as the acceptable minimum, may...

Hotels want happy guests; it's their primary focus as well as their bread and butter. Everybody, whether it's the housekeeping staff, the president of the hotel group or the VP of Sales , strives to provide the perfect guest experience. Because they want each and every guest to be thrilled when...

If you've ever traveled, whether frequently or once per year, you know that with few exceptions, you forget something on almost every trip. Forgotten items range from extra socks to hotel supplies like shampoo and conditioner which, thankfully, most hotels offer in complimentary sizes. S...

Not unlike many businesses today, hotels in the hyper competitive hospitality industry are competing for every guest. That means they're going to offer the best hotel supplies and amenities in an attempt to one up other hotels. Most options for h...

If you work in hospitality, you know the competition among hotels is stiff and constant. In sports, you can size up the competition by looking at stats; with hotels it's not so easy. If you've worked for competitor hotels then you know them; if not, while you know yours, the rest are a ...

If you're traveling this year, if you're like most people, you're on a budget. However, today being on a budget doesn't mean you're limited to thrifty hotels with paper thin sheets and other generic hotel supplies. Budget inns and chain ...