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Housekeeping Thank You Party! Sydney 20th September 2013
The PHAN president, Maureen Jolowicz, welcomed everybody and announced that the Mystery Celebrity had entered the building and yes, Elvis the King walked into the ballroom and gave a spectacular performance for 45 minutes. This was followed by the Housekeeping’s got talent contest. There were 6 entries and Elvis judged that the best act was by Mary and Sangita from The Darling who performed a traditional Indian dance routine. They received the $500 prize.
UKHA Annual Business Lunch at The Dorchester Hotel, London on 24th October 2013
The UK Housekeepers Association will be holding their Annual Business Lunch at The Dorchester Hotel on Thursday 24th October. The European Housekeepers Association representative/President have been invited to tighten the links between. This year Jodi Goldman will be one of the guest speakers addressing the group on the subject of uniforms. The drinks reception will start at 12.30 and the event will conclude at around 16:00. For further information contact the President of UKHA, Anne Britton, UKHA National Chairman at www.ukha.co.uk
SEQPHA Breakfast at QT Gold Coast 16th October
South East Queensland Professional Housekeepers Association will next meet at QT Hotel, on 16th October 2013 at 7.00am for breakfast followed by a show around of the rooms. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non members. RSVP to Melissa Bent; Melissa@mbdesigns.com.au. The address of the Hotel is 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217.
SEQPHA Breakfast – Grand Chancellor Hotel 17th September 7.00am
South East Queensland Professional Housekeepers Association will be holding a breakfast and tour of the Hotel Grand Chancellor at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast on Tuesday 17th September from 7.00am. The event kicks off at 7.00am with a buffet breakfast and opportunity to network followed by a tour of the guest rooms. $20 for members and $25 for non members. The full address is Corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Hanlan Street QLD 4217. RSVP to Melissa Bent at melissab@mbdesigns.com
SEQPHA Trade Show a great success

Liz with SEQPHA President Libby Sharp and Gavin Lysaght – MC and Executive Housekeeper of the Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
It was great to attend the recent South East Queensland Professional Housekeepers Association trade show this week at the Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast. There were over 30 suppliers and exhibitors showing off their latest in everything from towels and upholstery to uniforms and latest trends in cleaning techniques. We will follow up on soon on the more cutting edge innovations.
SEQPHA Trade Show 2013 – Wednesday 28th August Gold Coast
At the SEQPHA 2031 Trade Show 2013 industry suppliers will be exhibiting their products and services for the Hospitality & Tourism Industry at the Grange, Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Manor Circle, Gold Coast.
The show is on Wednesday August 28th from 1.00pm – 5.00pm. There is a Cocktail Party after the event which is free to all Property Managers, Housekeepers, Management & Purchasing and Exhibitors. $35.00 for all Non-Members and Members and Suppliers not exhibiting.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for Cocktail Party 5.30pm – 6.30pm Drinks and Hot yummy finger food
RSVP to Melissa Bent – SEQPHA Treasurer E: melissab@mbdesigns.com.au
International Housekeeper’s Week Get together and Mini Olympics in Melbourne Wednesday 11 September
This year the International Housekeeper’s Week is on the 8 – 14th September. As part of the International Housekeeper’s Week activities and as a gesture of appreciation to the Housekeeping Department team, who maintain a cleaner, healthier and safer environment for our guest each day, we are inviting you all to join us for our
Housekeeping Team Get together and Mini Olympics
at City Bowls on Flagstaff Gardens Corner Dudley and William Street, Melbourne VIC
on Wednesday 11 September from 4.00pm.
PHAN “Thank You Housekeeping” Party
In conjunction with International Housekeeping Appreciation Week, the Professional Housekeepers Association NSW will hold a “Thank You Housekeeping” Party on Friday 20th September 2013 from 6.00pm at The Menzies Hotel, Carrington Street, Sydney. The theme of the party is “Housekeeping’s Got Talent” and will give Housekeeping teams from all over Sydney to show off their 3-5 minute act of dancing, singing, juggling, acting, musicians, comedy acts… there is prize money of $500 to the winning act. Judging will be by a Mystery Celebrity Guest. $20 includes 2 course dinner with soft drinks. RSVP and more details to follow soon.
Recycling soap to save lives: 2 metric tons of used soap collected in Sands China
I wonder what they do with that bar of soap from the hotel room?” This simple question has led to an initiative of recycling soap to save lives. Thousands of hotels worldwide discard over three million bars of soap into landfills and incinerators every single day. Meanwhile, thousands of children around the world die from hygiene-related illnesses that can be prevented by simply washing with a bar of soap.
“How do we put the soap into the hands of those who need it the most?” asked Shailesh Adhav, Managing Director of Clean the World-Asia, at a promotional event held in the back of house area at Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central yesterday. “Many have thought about what happens to the bar of soap, but they don’t do anything, because it is like boiling the ocean. It’s an amazing task to try to accomplish, and one person alone can’t do it. It’s the strength of taking very simple actions together and saying, ‘how can we find the right partners?’”
Reminder PHAN Tradeshow Monday 12th August 5 -7pm
Just as a reminder the PHAN Tradeshow will be held on Monday August 12, 2013 at Radisson Blu Hotel, O’Connell Street, Sydney, NSW from 5 to 7pm. This is an opportunity to see and talk with PHAN Preferred Suppliers about their product range, new items and established favourites.
contact public.officer@phan.org.au for more information
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