Tag: housekeepers
Giving hotel workers security: New Jersey governor signs ‘panic button’ bill
New Jersey Democratic Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill, the nation’s first, requiring most hotels to provide their employees with wearable 'panic button' devices they can press to request help ... Read More
Hilton Hawaiian Village workers to vote on possible strike tomorrow
UNITE HERE Local 5 hotel workers will vote Friday on whether to authorize a strike at Hilton Hawaiian Village — world’s largest Hilton, and the largest hotel in Hawaii — ... Read More
Marriott International opens its 7,000th property
Marriott International, Inc. today celebrated the opening of its 7,000th property – The St. Regis Hong Kong. The stunning, 27-story luxury hotel, which features butler service, and multiple restaurants, is ... Read More
Tourism teacher holds Spirit of Hospitality workshop in Cambodian Jungle
A leading Bangkok university delivered a series of hospitality skill building workshops to local tourism service providers in the ecotourism front line at Botum Sakor national park, western Cambodia, 2-5 ... Read More
Waikiki Beach Marriott workers overwhelmingly vote to ratify new contract
UNITE HERE Local 5 members who work at Waikiki Beach Marriott voted overwhelmingly today to ratify a union contract that covers nearly 500 workers. The contract is modeled after the ... Read More
Korean family surprised in Guam as millionth visitor
TUMON, Guam - Early this morning at 1:50 am, the Guam International Airport Arrivals area was lively with travel and tourism industry partners ready and eager to greet the millionth ... Read More
At long last, cleaner hotel rooms
Best Western International has recognized that hotel guest rooms need far better attention paid to cleanliness. Read More
Hotel workers demand “Bring Back the Hyatt 100”
Thousands of workers in a dozen cities across North America will hold a coordinated series of public demonstrations this week to demand that Hyatt Hotels "Bring Back the Hyatt 100." ... Read More