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ArticleAugust 2022
Should I use retail or hotel-specific appliances in my hotel?
The number of small appliance brands available these days for the retail and hotel industries is limitless. While this is good for selection, it does make your job even harder when trying to choose the right brand for…
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ArticleJuly 2022
Which is the best Minibar for my hotel?
Whether you’ve been on vacation, travelling for leisure or business you’ve most likely experienced staying in a noisy hotel room, what a pain!
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ArticleJuly 2022
How do I know if my minibar has ammonia or not?
It’s a known fact that ammonia possesses the right properties to achieve optimum cooling in refrigerators. Although using ammonia as a refrigerant is not as common as it once was thanks to new eco-friendly and…
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ArticleJune 2022
How do I keep my hotel kettles clean? Get the top 5 Tips
There is one appliance that is used regularly in hotel and motel guest rooms but for some reason, it’s often used for other things it wasn’t designed for, and that’s the humble kettle!
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ArticleMay 2022
Is having a fixed lid kettle right for my hotel?
The faithful hotel kettle is one of the biggest subjects of discussion with our clients and the stories around what a guest can do with this appliance is never-ending… which sparks the need for you to find the right…
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ArticleMay 2022
Top 5 Reasons Why JVD Appliances Are Sustainable
Sustainability is a focus for many hotels, and this comes down to every area of the guest room. In a world where appliances have become disposable items at the end of their lifetime, JVD has flipped this on its head and…
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ArticleMay 2022
How do I keep my kettles clean?
There is one appliance that is used regularly in hotel and motel guest rooms but for some reason it’s often used for other things it wasn’t designed for, and that’s the humble kettle!
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ArticleMay 2022
What is the right size kettle for my hotel?
With so many kettle options and sizes available, it can be hard for you to choose the best model for your property.
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ArticleApril 2022
Should I put bathroom dispensers in my hotel?
As a hotelier who is looking for ways to become more sustainable you may ask yourself, should I switch from small toiletry bottles to bathroom dispensers?
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ArticleApril 2022
How can I be sustainable without increasing my costs?
Good environmental practices can improve your hotel’s performance, create superior guest experiences, and reduce your costs.
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ArticleApril 2022
What drives the cost of hotel or motel bathroom dispensers up or down?
No one likes to feel like they are throwing their money away, especially in these harsh economic times. Since your hotel or motel’s reputation is enhanced by the quality of its bathroom products it’s important to…
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ArticleApril 2022
Why don’t we have New Zealand grown tea?
Regardless of what food and beverage trends come and go in the hospitality industry, tea always remains a popular choice among hotel and motel guests.
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ArticleMarch 2022
Are refillable hotel & motel bathroom dispensers hygienic?
As the industry moves to be more sustainable, our clients often ask, “How hygienic are refillable bathroom dispensers?”
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ArticleMarch 2022
Refillable or Non-Refillable Bathroom Dispensers – What is best for my hotel or motel?
By now you’re probably aware of the global dispenser movement that is happening in the hospitality industry as more and more hotels and motels are shifting away from the once favoured small single-use toiletries .
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ArticleMarch 2022
What are some of the common problems hotels & motels have with refillable bathroom dispensers?
The hospitality industry is in a continuous state of transformation as Hoteliers and Moteliers look for new ways to “wow” their guests and create superior experiences.
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ArticleMarch 2022
Chanui Tea vs Dilmah Tea - What is the best range for me?
As a Hotelier or Motelier, you’re most likely familiar with the Chanui and Dilmah Tea Ranges , but you may not know what the key differences are.
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ArticleFebruary 2022
How can I make my hotel or motel more sustainable? A guide to help you.
When speaking to our customers one of the common things we hear is, “We want to become more environmentally friendly, but we don’t know where to start, and we’re also worried it will negatively impact our guest’s…
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ArticleNovember 2021
How To Reduce Hotel Housekeeping Labour Costs & Increase Efficiencies
Hotel rooms host countless guests each year, but no guest wants their room to feel used, which is why the role of housekeeping is vital.
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Helping hotels support the future of New Zealand at no extra cost...
After a rocky 2020, New Zealand is making a steady comeback but to secure a prosperous future we need to look after our more vulnerable.
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ArticleJanuary 2020
Nature Meets Tradition
Inspired by the craftsmanship of pharmacists in the early 20th century, Naturals REMEDIES features a selection of the best formulations in a modern interpretation of traditional notes and organic grade ingredients.
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ArticleNovember 2019
Introducing Ascolia Trolleys
We are delighted to be launching a beautiful new range of housekeeping and room service trolleys that will make your housekeepers’ life so much easier.
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ArticleNovember 2019
New Zealand's First and Only Hotel Showroom is Now Open!
As a collaboration of industry leaders, we are proud to open New Zealand's first-ever hotel-specific showroom. In our quest to make it easy, inspire designers and excite clients Evoque Hotel Inspiration, based in…
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ArticleJune 2019
The Hotel Dispenser Movement Part 5 | The Experience
Small toiletry bottles and tubes have become a staple for the traditional hotel guest experience, but following heavy criticism around single-use plastic, many hoteliers are starting to phase these individual amenities…
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ArticleMay 2019
The Hotel Dispenser Movement Part 4 | Availability
New Zealand has always been one of the world’s top destinations, and with the Trans-Tasman bubble opening after the past year’s lockdowns and travel restrictions, things are going to start ramping up again.
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