2:45: Lots of fantastic exhibitors are on hand at the Forum:
Ronai, Renarte, TCL, ecoflex, Restonic, Diversey, Sysco Guest Services, Prologic First and 1765 Gemini.
2:07: Linen should be allowed to rest between 8-9 hours before washing again to prevent it becoming worn out says our expert, Anil Shah.
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1:38: Why is Egyptian cotton best for bedding? Because it has extra staple length of more than an inch or 35mm plus - short staple thread cotton easily lints.
1:20: Lots of activity as Anil Shah, director of laundry operations, Madinat Jumeirah gets the interactive workshop on linen underway. So far thread count, weight, use and most importantly price are being discussed as the key factors that housekeepers look for when selecting linen.
1:00: Evolving as an Effective Housekeeping Leader. The panel concluded you have to be a mentor; ensure the team is properly trained and knows what is expected. Communication is key as is common sense plus the financial controller "should be your best friend."
11:56: Another briefing idea: One delegate conducts the morning briefing in different locations bringing sweets and chocolates. "You have to motivate your team with treats it keeps everyone happy."
11.51: One delegate motivates her team with daily morning exercise as "it's such a physical job". She uses breathing exercises and yoga to invigorate the team!
11:43: How to make routine jobs such as bed making creative? Bed making competitions and other inventive ideas by managers. There was a big applause for the idea of an inter-hotel bed making competition in Dubai.
11:37 The interactive session: Getting Creative is just getting started. The discussion is led by Pamini Hemaprabha.
11.20: Some of the panel speaking live:
Moderator: Hadi Sudhakar, executive housekeeper, Al Maha Luxury Collection
Irfan Ul Islam, Melia Dubai
Asif Khatri, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort & Hilton Dubai The Walk
Francessco Tucci, Media One and Pater Kanneth, MENA Diversey.
10.15: The venue is already bustling as Louise Oakely, group editor hospitality, ITP Publishing Group, takes to the stage to welcome guests and officially open the housekeeping event.
Hotelier Middle East's first Housekeeping Forum is taking place at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC, in Dubai, today (May 13), and we'll be keeping you in the loop on the headlines and updates from the show.
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