In today’s highly competitive hotel accommodation industry, reducing operational costs whilst maintaining a clean and inviting environment is crucial to maintain a healthy stream of return guests. For hotels in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with a professional outsourced housekeeping company can provide numerous financial and operational benefits, as well as a strong peace of mind. Here, we explore the top eight benefits of partnering with a professional housekeeping company like ahs hospitality. 1. Access to Specialised Expertise Professional housekeeping companies like ahs hospitality have specialised knowledge, experience and expertise in how to run a housekeeping department effectively and efficiently. As an outsourced housekeeping company, we know how to maintain high standards of cleanliness in hotels of all sizes. We train our housekeepers in the best cleaning techniques, provide them with safe and eco-friendly products, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. 2. Cost Efficiency Outsourcing housekeeping services through professional housekeeping companies can be more cost-effective than maintaining an in-house team. Hotels can save on expenses related to recruitment, training, salaries, benefits, and equipment. At ahs hospitality, we will take care of recruitment, training, insurance, work cover, salaries, and housekeeping equipment. We have our own dedicated Human Resources, Marketing, Legal, Safety and Performance teams ready to provide a comprehensive support network for each of our hotel partners. Additionally, hotels can opt for hybrid or labour hire solutions during peak seasons, or high occupancy periods, ensuring flexibility and efficient resource management. 3. Flexibility and Scalability To Suit Demand One of the significant advantages of partnering with a professional housekeeping company like ahs hospitality is t he flexibility in services we offer. By working with an outsourced housekeeping company, hotels can scale their housekeeping services up or down based on occupancy rates and seasonal demand. For instance, during peak seasons or special events, hotels can hire additional staff through labour hire solutions . Conversely, during quieter periods, they can reduce the number of housekeeping staff, optimising operational efficiency. 4. Improved Staff Management Managing an in-house housekeeping team can be challenging and time-consuming. Outsourcing this function allows hotel management to focus on core activities such as guest relations and strategic planning. Professional housekeeping companies handle all aspects of staff management, pay roll and administration that involves their housekeepers. This ensures a consistently high standard of service that will have a positive flow on effect to high guest satisfaction. 5. Consistency and Reliability Professional housekeeping companies are committed to providing a consistent and reliable professional cleaning service. They have established protocols and quality control measures to ensure that every cleaning task meets the highest cleanliness standards. This reliability is crucial for ensuring that guests have a consistently pleasant experience during their stay. Hotels can count on these companies like ahs hospitality to deliver the same level of service every time. Remember outsourced housekeeping companies are single handedly experts in keeping your hotel clean and tidy! 6. Access to Advanced Cleaning Equipment Professional housekeeping companies invest in the right cleaning equipment and products. By partnering with these companies, hotels can benefit from advanced cleaning technologies without the need for sourcing these themselves. This includes specialised equipment for deep cleaning, and eco-friendly cleaning solutions. Access to such resources ensures that the hotel is thoroughly cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. 7. Risk Management and Compliance Compliance with health and safety regulations is critical in the hospitality industry. Professional housekeeping companies are well-versed in these regulations and ensure that all cleaning practices adhere to the required standards. This reduces the risk of non-compliance and potential legal issues. Additionally, these companies often carry insurance to cover any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur, providing an added layer of protection for hotel owners and managers. 8. Enhanced Guest Experience A clean, inviting and well-maintained hotel directly impacts guest satisfaction. Professional housekeeping companies like ahs hospitality bring expertise and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every room and public area is looking its very best. This high standard of cleanliness can significantly enhance the guest experience , leading to positive reviews, higher ratings, and increased bookings. In a region where tourism is a vital industry, such as Australia or New Zealand, maintaining positive guest reviews is essential for success. Indeed, partnering with a professional housekeeping company like ahs hospitality offers numerous benefits for hotels in Australia and New Zealand. From enhancing guest experience and cost efficiency, to providing flexibility and specialised expertise, these partnerships can significantly improve the overall operation and reputation of a hotel. In a competitive industry outsourcing housekeeping services is a strategic move that can provide substantial operational and financial rewards. Explore all of ahs hospitality’s housekeeping services here . Looking to partner your hotel with ahs hospitality, get in touch with us here .

We all have a role to play in protecting our environment and reducing our carbon footprint – and all of us at ahs hospitality take this role very seriously. For a number of years now we have partnered with eco-conscious suppliers like Bunzl who have the same passion for protecting the planet, and established processes where we can lower our CO2 emissions and track its environmental impact. In this blog, we are pleased to share with you the progress we have made so far as an outsourced hotel housekeeping company.

ahs hospitality have proudly been providing trusted outsourced housekeeping services to the Australian Market since 1993. We sat down with Abraham Dow (Abe), General Manager NSW & ACT to get to know more about his team and the housekeeping operations he is leading from our Sydney office.

At ahs hospitality, people are at the heart of everything we do. We champion diversity and employ wonderful hard-working people regardless of their disability, background or circumstance. Recently we hired our first candidate, Yuwie, from Barkuma, a specialist Disability Employment Service provider that operates in Adelaide and works with people with a disability – including Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome, to support them in finding and securing long term work. We had a chat with Devi, our Housekeeping Manager from one of our contracted hotels in South Australia to learn about ahs hospitality’s involvement with Barkuma, the importance of diverse hiring within hospitality and how ahs hospitality creates a positive and safe environment for people like Yuwie to be happy and successful in their roles.

In the bustling world of hospitality, where every guest interaction and experience matters, hotel housekeeping stands out as an unsung hero. Beyond the daily tasks of tidying rooms, making beds, and wiping down public areas, working in housekeeping in the hotels and accommodation industry can serve as an effective pathway into leadership. While it may not be immediately apparent, the skills acquired in hotel housekeeping – including attention to detail, communication, cultural awareness, and adaptability, lay a strong foundation for aspiring leaders. In this blog we will explore the soft skills people learn being a housekeeper and how they are transferable within the hospitality industry and valuable for those in any leadership positions.

As we approach World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 on April 28th, we take immense pride in how we recognise and prioritise the safety and well-being of our employees and housekeepers through our daily operations. As Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider of outsourced hotel housekeeping services, we show our dedication to fostering a culture of safety through various innovative initiatives and partnerships.

ahs hospitality have proudly been providing outsourced housekeeping service to the New Zealand Market since 2013. 10 years on, with the support of our Australian team, and offices in both Auckland and Christchurch, the team have been growing from strength to strength with hotel partnerships across both north and south islands. We had a yarn with Tim Reynolds, General Manager New Zealand to get to know more about his team and the housekeeping operations he is leading.

Managing your hotel or property’s housekeeping needs efficiently is paramount to providing an exceptional guest experience in 2024. As a hotelier in Australia, you understand the challenges of maintaining high quality standards while keeping costs in check. This is where the innovative

​2023 was a big year for us at ahs hospitality. We celebrated 30 years of providing outsourced hotel housekeeping solutions across Australia and New Zealand, had record levels of hotel-based celebratory team morning/afternoon teas, and delivered our strongest operational efficiencies to