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A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT

Company Updates | 10/13/2020

Lion Equity Partners has entered into a definitive agreement with Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire T-Y Group & Harbor Linen with an anticipated closing at the end of this month. 

SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE & GIVE GUESTS WHAT THEY WANT

Product Care | 10/1/2020

Looking to make your hotel more sustainable? Read our article about 5 sustainability trends for the hospitality industry that will allow you provide great customer experience while running a socially responsible business. We cover everything from water and energy conservation to sustainable linen and terry. We offer products made with cotton polyester blend or 100% polyester, they dry faster and have a longer life, which minimizes need for frequent replacement. As a result, these products help minimize cost. We will help you learn about these products and how you can transition your property to using these products. We also cover effects of manufacturing and transportation on the environment and what we as a company doing to minimize negative impact. Lastly we introduce you to the concept of recycling of paper and plastic for hotels.

ANATOMY OF TERRY: HOW TO CHOOSE AND CARE FOR HOTEL GUEST ROOM TOWELS

Product Care | 9/23/2020

Select the perfect towel for your property by assessing terry durability, softness and absorbency. The right product will help you establish proper par level, provide superb customer service and maintain high profit margins.

FIBER VS. WEAVE VS. THREAD COUNT: WHAT REALLY MAKES A QUALITY HOTEL SHEET

Product Spotlights | 9/17/2020

How should hotels judge sheet quality? Everything you need to know about fiber, thread count and weave is in our expert article.

MAKING THE BED SAFE: OUR NEW ANTIMICROBIAL PROTECTORS HELP KEEP HOTEL GUESTS SAFE FROM INFECTION

Product Care | 9/4/2020

Items such as pillows and duvets pose the biggest challenge in maintaining a sanitary bed. Our new duvet and pillow protectors will help you to fix that problem

A VICIOUS CYCLE: HOW AN INADEQUATE INVENTORY PAR LEVEL FOR HOTEL LINENS COSTS MORE THAN IT SAVES

Product Care | 8/26/2020

What is a proper par level for the hotel linens? We give you 3 reasons on why having adequate inventory level pays for itself in the long term.

HOSPITALITY REOPENING UPDATE: SIX MONTHS INTO THE PANDEMIC, INDUSTRY LEADERS SHARE THEIR VIEWS OF PRESENT AND FUTURE

Trends | 8/18/2020

With hospitality businesses in various stages of reopening — depending largely on their type of customer and location relative to COVID-19 hotspots — reports were somewhat mixed. For all of our participants, business is still significantly below the same time period last year, with revenues down anywhere from 50% to 80%. Layoffs, furloughs and working from home are still largely in place.

READY FOR SUMMER BUSINESS? 6 ESSENTIAL FACTORS IN CHOOSING POOL TOWELS

Product Spotlights | 7/22/2020

Comlete guide for choosing the perfect pool towel for your property. Whether you are a luxury hotel or a family freindly resort, we've got everything you need to choose the right towel to set you up for strong summer business.

5 KEY AREAS FOR HOTELS TO IMPLEMENT THE "CLEAN IS THE NEW GREEN" IMPERATIVE IN A COVID-19 WORLD

Trends | 6/8/2020

As the global economy reopens to post-pandemic business and leisure travel, what guests will look for first and foremost is "clean." They will expect a hygienic experience at every touch point from arrival to check-out. 

How hospitality industry reopening looks after the coronavirus pandemic, part 2

Trends | 5/28/2020

Top Trends for Hotel Business Reopening: Hospitality Industry Experts Weigh in on During and After the Coronavirus Pandemic, Part 2

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