Top Trends for 2016 for the Hospitality Industry

The grandmother with the grand daughter
Hospitality Trends

Hotel management has become “largely a science, not an art,” says Bob Rauch, president of the consulting firm RAR Hospitality. Analytics, technology, and responding to disruption rule the game. In 2016 and beyond, hotels can expect plenty of pressure — and growth opportunities — stemming from industry trends.

Hospitality Trends in 2016

From online marketing to amenities for tech-savvy guests, hotel management has already been focused on modernization. In 2016, the millennial crowd especially will drive these changes.

  • Digital marketing: from video ads to online travel agents, hotels need to get involved on the digital scene. You need your brand in front of the right eyeballs, almost at any cost.
  • Personalized service: younger customers are choosing hotels with open lobbies, friendly bars and restaurants, and a personalized touch from guest services.
  • Capital expenses: With the economy strong and fuel prices low, the travel industry has money coming in. Use it to renovate or purchase equipment (like powered hospitality carts for housekeeping).
  • Anticipate disruption: Hotels can stay strong in the face of Airbnb and other disruptors by improving amenities and quality of service.

Staying Profitable and Relevant

To succeed in 2016, hotels need to deliver a fantastic experience that will have customers raving on social media.

Answer the demand for personalized service with better housekeeping and customer service solutions that let your staff respond better to guests’ requests. Powered hospitality carts keep employees energetic and efficient, and rooms cleaned and turned over more quickly.

Stay ahead of the trends and stand out from the competition this year. Contact us at DJ Products to learn more about housekeeping carts and other hospitality equipment.

Strong Growth in Trucking Industry Boosts Warehouse Growth

Unloading big container trucks at warehouse building
Growth in Trucking and Warehousing

The 2015 jobs data shows steady growth across every component related to the warehousing industry. Small gains in manufacturing have bred considerable growth in warehouse and trucking employment numbers. As truckers overcome a job shortage and retail regains its strength, warehouses sit in the middle of a very bullish market.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported marked growth in trucking jobs in 2015, including the addition of more than 7,000 jobs in a strong June. Warehouse facilities added thousands more jobs as the overall unemployment numbers continued to fall.

Market Growth and Your Warehouse

Distribution centers have found greater success in recent years thanks in part to improvements in logistics and technology. The Wall Street Journal report on warehouse job growth points to a new giant Nike logistics center in Memphis (now the largest warehouse in the apparel giant’s system) as a symbol of the industry’s growth.

To tap into this growth potential, warehouses are focusing on slimmer, smarter operations. To control costs as labor needs rise, managers must also find safety solutions that keep employees healthy, working, and away from workers compensation claims.

Automated solutions such as our motorized caddy for industrial carts can help streamline warehouse operations and protect workers from injury.

  • Electric and battery-powered industrial carts for hauling equipment and inventory: reduce the neck, back, and lower body injuries associated with heavy loads and repetitive tasks.
  • Waste container movers: improve the waste removal process while avoiding musculoskeletal disorders associated with heavy lifting, throwing, and pushing.

Talk to us at DJ Products about industrial carts and automated solutions for better work environments and more sustainable, profitable growth.