Housekeeping & PMS: what is changing right now
Wages, laws, PMS updates and housekeeping software, each with sources and one question: what does it mean for cleaning companies and hotels?
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US accommodation jobs fell by 3,600 in September 2026 as building services added 1,400
For housekeepingCompare your September hiring and open housekeeping shifts against the preliminary sector numbers before setting Q4 staffing.
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Canada tourism jobs rise 0.4% in Q2 2026 as accommodation tourism jobs slip 0.5%
For housekeepingCompare your own Q2 housekeeping headcount and hiring plans with the 0.5% drop in accommodation tourism jobs.
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UES 800 and GDI sign Quebec City hotel cleaning agreement with 12% to 13.5% raises
For housekeepingCheck how the 12% to 13.5% raises and higher premiums affect hotel cleaning contract prices in Quebec City.
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Canadian hotel occupancy reaches 80.9 percent in August as rates rise for eighth month
For housekeepingCompare your own August occupied and check-out room counts with the regional data before you set autumn staffing.
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U.S. hotel labor hours per occupied room fell in H1 2026 as hourly wages rose about 3%
For housekeepingCompare your own minutes per occupied room for H1 2026 with H1 2025 before you reprice any cleaning contract.
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OSHA issues fact sheet on responding to opioid overdoses at work
For housekeepingMake sure room attendants know overdose signs, where the reversal kit is kept, and to call 911 at once.
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US hotel occupancy hits 71.1% in mid September as Chicago and Washington lead gains
For housekeepingCompare your actual mid September check-out and stayover counts with the housekeeping hours you scheduled, property by property.
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Green Key starts 2026 to 2031 criteria and a five-part certification process
For housekeepingReview eco claims on room cards and signage, and gather product records early for your Green Key renewal.
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Canada's October 1 minimum wage increases: what they mean for hotel cleaning budgets
For housekeepingCheck hourly pay against the new provincial minimum before the October 1 payroll, and review contracts priced close to that floor.
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Hotel workers across downtown Chicago back strike authorization
For housekeepingPlan room-cleaning coverage now for a possible walkout at downtown Chicago hotels during marathon season.
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