The past two years have been a real bumpy ride for the hospitality industry in the U.S. and around the globe. While 2020 was spent in figuring out the Coronavirus, 2021 was focused on getting as many people vaccinated against it as possible. The Mayo Clinic website claims that 59.9% of Americans have been fully vaccinated so far and at least 71% have received the first jab. So, what about 2022?

According to an upcoming Expedia report on 2022 travel trends, about 37% of U.S. travelers are planning both international and domestic trips next year. The report further predicts that after the lull of almost two years, more than two-thirds of American travelers plan to “go big” on their next getaway. This news must truly be music to the ears of anyone who owns a hotel in the U.S. However, there is one rising concern in the industry; the demand-supply gap for housekeeping supplies has widened to unprecedented levels.

The shipping industry in the U.S. is crippled with an extensive backlog of vessels. North America is facing an estimated 40% imbalance in containers. This means out of every 100 containers that come into port, only 40 leave. While 60 continue to accumulate in the port. A CBS news story on Long Beach and Los Angeles ports states that the increased consumer spending during the pandemic led to even more imports clogging up the ports. Earlier it took around four days to unload a container ship; today it takes nine or more. Adding fuel to fire, freight companies are taking advantage of shortages with record costs for freight movement, increasing up to over four times costs from the previous year.

Anything imported stand to be in less supply at a time when demand is finally rising. Hospitality supplies like towels, linens, electronic, hardware, paper products, decorative top sheets, and so on, are likely to go further down in supply.

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With this professional Ozone air purifier, there is no need to saturate the indoors with strong fragrances,  which many guests find objectionable. Simply close off the area to be  treated and let the PO series purifier do its work. With the turn of a  dial, it attacks odors at their source and leaves your space smelling  fresh and clean. The purifier creates O3 in a special process that  utilizes an electrical current and oxygen. O3 sanitizes by breaking down  odors, microorganisms and other pollutants at their source. Nature  creates O3 as a natural air cleaner in a number of ways. For example,  we’ve all taken a walk after a thunderstorm and experienced the clean,  fresh smell in the air. That’s O3 at work. Normal oxygen (O2) is  converted to O3, which is commonly called ozone. It reverts back to O2  in about an hour if the O3 is unused.

The purifier is a sanitizer for professional applications such as:

A combining of great minds in the hospitality supply industry, AGH Hospitality Supply was founded with experience more than a  decade old. With a dedicated focus on product selection, competitive  pricing and concierge level service we prove that “We Understand Your  Needs”. That understanding will be proven in the primary areas of Price,  Selection and Service.

Whether for one night or for a lengthy stay, hotels guests require a host of towels to  be able to feel at home. If you are a new hotelier and not sure which types of towels  are available for hotel use, here is a quick guide to help you out.  

Wash Cloth:  Wash cloths are best guests when they want to go for a quick fresh-up.  The 12" x 12" or 13" x 13" size makes these ideal for a quick face wash.  

Hand Towels:  These are a requisite even at homes. Placing a hand towel near a basin to dry off  hands after wash. Typically, Hand Towels are available in different size and different  weight.  

Bath Mats:  Bath mats are more for cleanliness and protection purposes. They keep the floor dry  while guests bathe and help prevent slips or falls. Ideal sizes for a bath mat are 20"-22" x 30"-36".   

Bath Towels:  The king of towels, yet they serve the most basic requirement - dry up body and hair  after a bath. Standard bath towel sizes range from 22"-27"x 44"-57". However, there is  a lot you can experiment with here - size, colors, texture, and so on.  

A soft bath towel can be quite welcoming to a tired hotel guest. AGH Supply offers a wide range of hotel bath towels to choose from. We provide hand towels, bath towels, wash cloth, pool towels and bath mats, varying in thickness, size and price ranges.

White towels immediately show up stains and need to be washed regularly.  White towels assure guests that the towels are clean and fresh. White  colour fabrics are easy to clean too. They can be easily washed or  bleached in comparison to colored fabrics. White towels also serve a  practical purpose. When hotels use white towels, white bed sheets, and  white bathrobes, they can be washed together without any colors  bleeding. If at all the towels are stained beyond recognition, the  remedy is always a bleach away.

A soft bath towel can be quite welcoming to a tired hotel guest. AGH Supply offers a wide range of hotel bath towels to choose from. We provide  hand towels, bath towels, wash cloth, pool towels and bath mats, varying  in thickness, size and price ranges.

Guests  are always on the look-out for hotels that can provide a comfortable  and relaxed stay. To be able to do this, hotels need to provide  everything that the guest requires. Even a toothpaste can make a big  difference here . While it is difficult for people to carry everything  on a journey, they expect the hotel to fulfill every need, most often at  no extra cost.

So what are the hotel guest supplies?

The most important supplies here are the toiletries. Soap,, bath gels, shampoo-conditioner, tooth  brush, tooth paste, body lotion, razors, makeup kits, shaving cream,  face mask — the list can go on. How many and how much of these you wish  to make available depends on your hotel’s budgeting.

Then  there are a host of other items that can be included depending on the  amount if luxury you want to bring to the table. Shoe cleaners and  deodrants are some options. Some hotels also provide complementary  drinks to further please the guests. Even though most people read the  news on their phone, many still appreciate printed stuff. Providing  daily newspaper is just adding the touch of luxury to your service.

Bed bug infestation is a major challenge in the United States today.  From mansions to motels, everybody is vulnerable when it comes to these  pests. “They are master hitchhikers, so no one is immune. Sanitation has  nothing to do with prevention: from public transit to five-star  resorts, bed bugs have been and can be found everywhere humans are,”  says Chelle Hartzer, an entomologist at Orkin, a pest control company.

The fact that bed bugs rapidly reproduce further makes it a challenge  for them to be wiped out. An adult female bed bug lays two to five eggs  per day, roughly around 500 in her lifetime. So once they catch up, bed  bugs are a challenge to get rid of. According to a study by Orkins,  hotels spend an average of $6,383 per bed bug incident. Not to mention  the fines they have to shell out in case of litigations.

The only way to handle these pests is to  ensure they stay as far from you and your hotel as possible. So, here  are five tips to help you achieve this

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Guests must feel the utmost comfort during their stay at your hotel for them to return and pass around the positive word of mouth. Yes, comfort comes with the quality of mattress that they sleep on, color coordination in the room, ambiance and interior design. However, comfort has also to do with the little things or arrangements in the room. Your guests’ experience at your hotel will be much better if you have in place the little things that they might need. Here is a list of 10 little must-haves in a hotel/motel room.

We may be in the mobile-phone-for-age but we also need to be able to take a break from phones. Bedtime is the most convenient time to do that. Placing an Alarm Clock by the bed will enable guests to take some time off the technology and ease out some phone fatigue.

Coffee lovers take their coffee very seriously and not having a coffee to their liking is a downer for many. Providing a Coffee-Maker eliminates this unpleasant experience. Guests can make their coffee instead of having to order from the pantry and hope hard it turns out good.

Extra Bath Towels

Yes, we don’t use multiple towels at one go in our homes. But a hotel room is all about luxury and the freedom to exercise it. Leaving extra Bath Towels will make your guests feel pampered. For a guest, clean, soft, large-sized towels are key indicators of the importance you give to hygiene.

Guest Room Safe

This can be the most valuable service to your guest. Many a times guests travel with valuables and cash. They could be wary of carrying it with them always and may also be sceptical of leaving it in the hotel room in open cupboards and drawers. A Hotel Room Safe can come to their rescue here.

Hair Dryer

Grooming is a big part of a holiday or a business trip and getting one’s hair right is a big part of the grooming process. Set a Hair Dryer in the bathroom and the guests will know you care.

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If you own any kind of hospitality business, whether it’s for small bed & breakfast travelers, or large, multinational hotel chains that welcome in thousands of guests per night, you owe it to your patrons to provide an exquisite experience from start to finish. They are choosing your hotel, Airbnb, or bed & breakfast for a reason: to escape the  exhaustion of everyday life for hospitality that makes it all better.

As a hotel business, you immediately set the scene through the materials and resources you supply to your guests. That’s where AGH  Hospitality Supplies comes into the picture. If you’re looking to up  your overall guest experience this year, here are 4 reasons to consider buying from our company today...

Staying in hotels isn’t exactly cheap. That’s why guests expect a  pretty high-end experience when they choose to room with you. If they’re met with flimsy, weak products and resources that are anything but luxurious, they are going to be upset with your company. However, for you, it can be hard to always safeguard quality when you have a dozen things to worry about every day. With AGH, quality assurance is part of our platform. Don’t believe us? See for yourself.

You opened a hotel or hospitality business for a reason: to be hospitable. Although first-time patrons are a great way to keep your company afloat, you can’t rely on them alone. You want clients to turn into returning guests, helping to spread the word on your venture through word-of-mouth. With AGH supplies, you can invest in this kind of  organic marketing, starting with your quality hotel products and  experiences.

You know that running a hospitality business isn’t cheap. But, when trying to cut costs so you can keep rooms somewhat affordable, the first thing to go can be product quality. With our company, we keep our bulk product pricing affordable without compromising the integrity of our products. We know you have a business to run and we want to support you;  not hinder you.

As a hotel manager, owner, coordinator, or vice president, you have a lot on your plate. From restaurant management to guest satisfaction, to hotel staff and bellhops, a typical hospitality day is a crazy one. One massive concern lifted from your plate is the purchasing and distribution of hotel products when you work with AGH  supplies. Now, you can worry about the bigger issues, like hotel patron numbers and potential expansions in the future.

Leveraging over 13-years of experience in hotel supplies production and development, we focus on one thing and one thing only:  competitively priced, high-quality hotel products and supplies, made with you in mind. We understand your needs as a hospitality manager, and we want to make your life easier. Peruse our paper products, bed sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hangers, and more this year. You won’t regret it.

The American hotel industry was in for a shock when sportscaster and television personality Erin Andrews was awarded $55 million by a jury court in 2016 over recording and release of a video showing her naked during a hotel stay. While her stalker was deemed 51% responsible and asked to pay around $28 million, the hotel in which she stayed, Nashville Marriot, was to cough up the remaining 49% – more than $26 million!

The jury’s message was loud and clear. Yes, the prime offender here was the stalker. But the hotel had failed to provide the safety and security that it should have. If such a crime is committed inside a hotel premise, the hotel too becomes partially responsible for it.

This civil lawsuit brought to light the importance of safety and security that a hotel must provide its guests. A guest arrives at a hotel with the trust that not only will he or she be made comfortable, but will also be provided safety during the stay.

A simple Google search gives about 36,10,00,000 pages with tips for travelers, especially women, on how to ensure a hotel room is secure enough. These range from carrying their own portable motion detector alarm to double-checking windows each time they enter or leave the room.

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