Monthly Archives: December 2014

Swiss Belhotel International wins at Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards 2014/2015

tourist awards  Held at the Ritz Carlton Jakarta hotel on 15 December 2014, Indonesia Travel and Tourism Foundation awarded 55 companies to recognise their contributions in Indonesia’s hospitality and service industry.

Awarded 5 times in a row, Swiss-Belhotel International was recognised as “Indonesia Leading Global Hotel Chain”. L&A are the corporate Housekeepers for Swiss Belhotel International and are proud to be associated with them. Click Here To Read More

Soap Aid in India

soap aid in indiaSoap Aid was started in Australia by Mike Matulik fo Concept Amenities. A way of recycling used soap and distributing it to developing  countries in the region. Here is an excerpt from a recent email update

As some of you are aware I have just returned from a week in India for strategic workshops with our local Soap Aid distribution teams (Rotary) there, meetings with government officials, a media launch, as well as visiting several very poor villages to better understand the communities and conditions we will be targeting with our recycled soap.

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Feedback on the latest elearning course – Finance for Housekeepers

successHere is the latest feedback on the course – Finance for Housekeepers given by Christelle Van Ende the Executive Housekeeper of  Swiss-Belhotel Seef Bahrain

What are the 3 most relevant and useful materials you found on the course:

  1.  Annual Linen Budget Template
  2. Future Labour Budget calculation
  3. Planning and preparing for Capital Expenditure

How would you rate the value of your personal learning experience on this course (1 = poor, 10 = excellent):

9

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New PHAN Committee for 2015

new committee 2015Following the recent Professional Housekeeper Association of NSW annual general meeting, the new PHAN committee has been announced for 2015.

The office bearers are:

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PHAN assists with new venture “Every Little Bit Helps” charity

Every little bit helpsThe Professional Housekeepers Association NSW has teamed up with new non for profit charity in Australia -  Every Little Bit Helps  The charity was established in August 2014 with the specific purpose of receiving unwanted hotel toiletries, airline amenity kits, as well as make-up and cosmetic samples that are then made into care packages and redistributed to those in need. Click Here To Read More

UK Housekeeping Managers 1 Day Development Programme to be held in Leeds UK on 26th January 2015

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This 1 day programme is supported by UKHA and will be held on 26 January, 2015, from 9:00 am – 5.00pm at Double Tree by Hilton Leeds City Centre in Leeds UK.

The programme delivers concrete management skills for Housekeeping Managers  and offers great networking opportunities and a chance to share best practice. Registration is on the L&A website, payment of £167 for the course is payable to the UKHA. Contact Sara Cockram – sara.cockram@ukha.co.uk. The course is suitable for Executive Housekeepers, Senior Housekeeping Managers and Rooms Division Professionals

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