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How to move conference room furniture quickly and safely

Moving conference room furniture needs to be done quickly and safely to ensure that no damage is done to the furniture and the employees tasked with moving and storing the furniture. Conference room furniture typically consists of tables and chairs. Other accessories may be required, such as screens, projectors or visual and audio equipment. However, if you host conferences at your hotel, you will be required to store and arrange your furniture best to fit the needs of each conference and the …

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Creating the perfect hotel lobby for all your guests

Hospitality

The design of your lobby can set the whole tone for your hotel. Remember, first impressions of places and people are made in seven seconds. When it comes to the design of your lobby and creating the perfect space for all your guests, you need to consider precisely what your guests will see as soon as they enter your hotel. If you don't make the best impression, you will automatically be on the back foot regarding getting guests on-side and providing them with an exceptional experience. Guest …

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Burgess plans for 2022

Events, Hospitality

As we move into Spring of 2022 with a revived positivity here at Burgess, we’re looking forward to an exciting year planned full of new products, exhibitions to attend, projects to fulfil and more. But before we talk about those, we want to reflect back on 2021 and share some of the highlights and hard work with you. The launch of HIX 2021 was the first time in a long time we actually had the opportunity to exhibit at an event. A new event on the calendar, HIX brought together the …

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What families really need from a hotel stay

Hospitality

The opportunity to spend time away from home is something most of us will look forward to. For many of us, hotel stays are a chance to kick back, relax and unwind. However, travelling with children (especially young children) can be stressful. While family rooms are available in hotels, there’s nothing wrong with going that extra mile to make sure families really get the chance to enjoy their stay. Easing a bit of the burden on tired parents by providing family facilities and thoughtful extras …

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9 ways to make your hotel room feel homely

Hospitality

Hotel rooms come in many different shapes and sizes and one thing they all have in common is their desire to create a warm and welcoming experience for all guests who check in to them. But what exactly should your hotel room have, and why is getting it right so important? If your hotel room doesn't hit the spot, then visitors won't return. And while you can't realistically change the decor to cater for every guest, you can create a universal look for your hotel based on your ideal …

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The impact of COVID on hospitality and ways to entice customers back

Hospitality

There is no denying that the COVID pandemic affected the world in ways most people had never even contemplated. The hospitality industry was and remains one of the hardest-hit industries due to enforced closures around the world. 81% of hospitality closed their doors temporarily in March 2020, with the remaining 19% open to house those quarantining, people who couldn't return home due to needing to work and many hotels opened their doors to give shelter to the homeless who had nowhere else to …

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