Title: How the Hospitality Industry Can Save Money & Energy
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2- Managing any hotel means looking for
opportunities to save on the bottom line, while
doing everything to enhance the brand. - The guest experience drives hospitality, so
managers must find ways to save that dont
detract from the mission. - Apply strategies that excel on both
sidesimproving the guest experience and saving
on costs. Here are great tips for pulling off
that kind of management success.
3- Identify the biggest energy drains in your
budget. According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), an average 2,196 per
room is spent annually on energy, or about six
percent of operating costs.1 - The big targets are electricity and water, where
small changes reap greater rewards. Set warm
water temperatures down to a max of 110 degrees
for in-room use.1 - Turn off lights in unoccupied areas. In public
and staff office areas, lower thermostats in
winter and raise them in summer.
4- Service all electricity-consuming systems like
heating, icemakers, and laundry facilities on
schedule, adjusting to maintain top efficiency. - Replace old vending machines with
energy-efficient ones, reducing energy drain by
up to 50 percent. Replace old T-12 fluorescent
lighting with newer T-8s for dramatic savings.1 - Guests will enjoy better service from vending
machines and perceive better quality lighting
throughout the property.
5- In a recent survey of hospitality
decision-makers, the average estimated monthly
allocation for laundry was 7,277. - Every hotel expends significant resources for
on-site laundry facilities, yet only 49 factor
it in as a contributor to energy costs.2 - On-site laundry goes straight to the bottom line.
Just consider the number of line items involved,
from the detergent to linens, wages, energy, and
water.
6- Do your employees wear working uniforms? They
represent a major part of your laundry costs.
Contracting with a uniform rental provider, like
Prudential Overall Supply, relieves you of a
costly burden.
Rent uniforms and other reusable textiles to save
on water and energy. Youll cut staff hours
needed to launder on-site, along with equipment
costs and space usage. Achieve better quality
control with impeccably cleaned and pressed
uniforms, returned on a timely schedule. Put
saved staff hours toward improving guest
experience.
7- Employee uniforms are standard procedure in most
hotel properties, but in case you wondered, here
are some reasons why they are well worth the
cost - Customer satisfaction hotel guests expect a
uniform to identify an employee and their
function. - The quality of a uniform establishes the hotels
image through fabric, fit, and style, as well as
the most obviouscolor branding. - Employee satisfaction a quality uniform that is
clean and pressed and suitable to job function,
creates a sense of pride. Happy employees convey
a particular state of mind to every customer. - Ensure high standards by contracting with a
reputable uniform rental company like Prudential
Overall Supply.
8- Saving money on energy can directly generate
higher revenue. Enhance customer image by
building a green profile and attract the growing
number of guests who evaluate hotels accordingly. - Let the public know your accomplishmentsbut be
accuratepeople see through false claims. - Post awards and certifications from green
organizations, like Leadership in Energy
Environmental Designor LEEDcertification from
the U.S. Green Building Council. - Let guests know you screen vendors and select
them for their green profile. A uniform rental
and cleaning service like Prudential helps build
your green credentials.
9- Involve every member of staff by promoting
awareness of steps they can take, from
housekeeping to front desk and office admin. - Remind employees to turn out lights in unused
spaces, and to reset thermostats for savings in
unoccupied rooms. - Educate staff about energy-saving steps the
property is taking, including upgrades to
heating, air conditioning, lighting, and
refrigeration. - Recognize and reward staff achievement toward
energy-saving goals.
10Since 1932, Prudential Overall Supply has
supplied top quality uniforms for sale and rental
in all kinds of settings.
- Prudentials laundry and rental process exceeds
industry standards for carbon footprint
reduction, and we are Clean Green Certified
through TRSA. - Contact us at www.prudentialuniforms.com or
1-800-767-5536
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