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What is The Hotel WEKA?

When it comes to plastics in the hospitality industry you’re most likely aware those small bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash have played a vital role in the traditional hotel experience.

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How can I recycle my partly used toiletries?

In a world where resources are steadily shrinking, populations are fast growing and the serious effects of climate change are at our doorstep sustainable business practices have become a vital element in helping continue the success of many hotels.

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Do I really need an alarm clock in my room?

Although bedside alarm clocks may seem old hat and guests tend to use their smartphones, there is more to an alarm clock these days than ever before.

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Which tissue box is best for me, Melamine vs Leather vs Resin?

Tissue paper, and other paper products such as facial tissue and toilet paper, have played a significant role in modern society for decades.

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What is the best toilet paper for my hotel or motel?

When it comes to choosing the right toilet paper for your hotel, the devil is certainly in the detail.

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How can I remove single-use plastic from my hotel rooms?

There has been a big global move for hotels to review what they are doing operationally to see how they can reduce their impact on the environment.

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Pedal Bin vs Open – What is best for me?

If you want to be sustainable having a good waste management system is imperative. The “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” motto is important for the environment.

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Will non-refill dispensers cost me more than bulk refilling?

As the hotel industry moves to wall-mounted bathroom dispensers from individual single-use toiletries there are multiple systems a hotel can use.

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What is the best hotel hairdryer for me?

Every hotel owner has a different view on what the most important object in the guest room is… some might argue that the coffee machine should win the title while others think it should be the hair dryer.

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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 your property.

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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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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.

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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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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…

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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 is challenging the status quo.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Why don’t we have New Zealand grown tea?

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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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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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.

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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”.

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Who supplies hotel & motel toiletries in New Zealand?

Every year, the Astro Hospitality Team meet with hotel and motel operators throughout the country to establish which toiletries or bathroom amenities are the best fit for their properties.

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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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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.

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The Top Hotel Trends for 2022 & Beyond

The Top Hotel Trends for 2022. Read more online today from Astro Hospitality NZ.

The Top Hotel Trends for 2022. Get the lastest industry insights

Since the start of the pandemic, many guests have been craving a long-awaited hotel vacation. Let's look forward to 2022.

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