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The facility management industry in Kolkata has been slowly expanding with corporates, hospitals, mall, etc., now resorting to IFM across properties. Adding to this expansion is the growth in infrastructure, smart cities and multi-national companies that have set shot in ... Read More »

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The ground realities of facility management are seldom fathomed at the higher levels of the organisation. Essentially looked upon as an “unnecessary expense incurring” department, Makarand Kulkarni, Country Head-FMS, Reliance Retail, says it is imperative to narrow the gap between ... Read More »

With major government initiatives and increased growth in medical tourism, healthcare services in India are in demand and hold a new wave of opportunity. Housekeeping plays a major role in maintaining a healthy facility. Sweety Mandot, Manager-Operations, Bhatia Hospital, Mumbai, ... Read More »

Forbes Pro Cleaning Solutions a part of Eureka Forbes Limited has launched their own range of cleaning chemicals to meet the stringent quality and effectiveness standards required by our customers. It includes cleaning chemicals for housekeeping, kitchen, personal care, carpet ... Read More »

How has World toilet college been conceptualised? If you build 110 million toilets, you need to maintain them, clean them, empty them, repair them, and you need public education, skills training and policy influence. In order to tackle poor sanitation, ... Read More »

Laundry and housekeeping are two of the most important functions in hotels, but often they are services put to the bottom of the priority list. Ironically, it’s the unsung heroes in housekeeping that your guests will remember; the little touches ... Read More »

Each year, America celebrates Independence Day on July 4. This year was no different except that on the other side of the Prime Meridian, the 3rd International Housekeepers Summit was being attended by over 300 delegates of 14 nationalities at ... Read More »

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The housekeeping job is not glamorous, nor is it high paying when compared to other departments. It is tedious at times and often regarded as a thankless job, but unquestionably housekeeping is the heart of any hotel. It is the ... Read More »

“Front Office, Housekeeping and Maintenance – The perfect harmony of this trio is every hotel manager’s dream. Dreams however, are a far cry from reality. It seems to me that working out a winning strategy is much like a game ... Read More »

Dr Aditi Kulkarni, Consultant Physiotherapist and Ergonomist, Be Active Physiotherapy & Ergonomics Clinic, talks to Clean India Journal about the growing importance of Ergonomics in the field of housekeeping. Day by day, the housekeeping industry is growing rapidly and is ... Read More »

This issue is dedicated to housekeeping, especially to all the hardworking housekeepers in the hospitality industry who strive to see that your stay at a hotel turns ‘awesome’. The housekeeping department is partially visible, partially hidden; and to appreciate the ... Read More »

Have you ever wondered as to how some countries become richer, dynamic and futuristic, while some others seem to lag behind with lost opportunities. The cynic within us will tell that the prosperity is due to exploitation of the minority. ... Read More »

Rising affluence, globalization and technology are some of the key factors influencing changes in the growing hospitality segment and more so in the housekeeping department. ‘Remember… No matter how good your feedback is, you always start over with the next ... Read More »

Having a maid service is no longer for the rich and for the elite, it is actually now very common to hire a cleaning service since 1 in 3 homes are now employing them. Although it is now becoming common, ... Read More »

The I-Professional Housekeepers Association (I-PHA) organised a conference on April 28, 2018 at IBIS Hotel Nashik. It was the second annual I-PHA West Zone Housekeepers Meet with attendees from cities like Pune, Mumbai and Aurangabad. These was a blend of ... Read More »

Focus on human resources Meenu Tognatta Divisional Housekeeper, ITC Hotels Housekeeping has evolved over the years and the focus today is on manpower. “Right from the chemicals used to the uniform they wear, human-friendly solutions are adopted to ensure housekeepers ... Read More »

In less than three years, I-Professional Housekeepers’ Association has spread its wings across all the major cities of India and has strategically created regional chapters to systematically expand the Association and its work. Another addition to the Northern zone came ... Read More »

Housekeeping is evolving at a rapid pace. The long-underestimated department of a hotel is now in the limelight. Housekeeping is and has always been multifaceted. It is time to take note of the all-pervasive nature of work at housekeeping, along ... Read More »