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 Mark Your Calendars and Plan to Celebrate!

Set aside time to recognize outstanding housekeeping teams during International Housekeepers Week. to magnify your existing appreciation efforts. This is an ideal opportunity to showcase Housekeeping associates as well as convey genuine gratitude and sincere appreciation for their critical role in making our business successful!

Celebration Ideas & Suggestions 
Celebrations can be cost-conscious while providing an enjoyable/memorable time! You may wish to expand the celebration to include any additional "heart of the house" personnel who likewise care for our guests by cleaning for them.  Here are some ideas to get you started!

Activity

Description

Funny TP Mummy Fashion Show

Split your team into smaller groups.  Each group will use Toilet Paper to decorate one Associate (or Supervisor) up as a Mummy. (Optional: Include props such as hat, glasses, jewelry, etc.)  After 5 minutes, have all the Mummy's line up and "walk a runway".  Judge winner of "Best Funny Mummy" by applause.

Bed Making Competition

Use a few Rollaways for Housekeepers to make up.  First Housekeeper to make bed up to standard wins! (Alternative: race Supervisors / Managers / General Manager against each other)

Monopoly Money

Utlizie Monopoly Money to award winners of games, high inspection scores, etc.  Keep a bank of prizes available throughout the week with certain "Prices" available for the Housekeepers to purchase.

Housekeeping Relays

Create a series of Housekeeping themed challenges.  If you search online for “Housekeeping Olympics”, you can find many great sources of information and videos to inspire you!

Towel Origami

Teach your Housekeepers how to fold 2 or 3 different animals out of towels (many instructional videos on the internet, search "Towel Origami").  After teaching this new skill, have the Housekeepers vote on the best examples of each animal!

Family Feud (Based on GSS / BSA)

Survey Say…!  Create a list of some of the Top GSS Comments, Room Comments, List of Problems, top priorities, etc.  Divide up your associates in teams and see how much they know!

Price is Right (Based on Cost of Goods)

Compile a price list of Guest Supplies, Amenities, Cleaning Supplies, etc.  Test your Associates - remember, closest guess without going over wins a round!  Have fun with creating Bonus Games based off the show for the one who is closest!

Hotel Brand Trivia

Pass out a sheet with 10-20 trivia questions that covers everything from the Hotel to the RHG and the brand.  See who gets the most right!

Candy and Water Delivery

During a busy day, treat your Housekeepers to hand delivered Candy and Water.  (Bonus: have hand written notes,a flower, or something else to give them)

Ice Cream / Frozen Treats /Sundae Station

Plan an ice cream social for the end of a shift.  It could be a simple as a frozen treat to a full on Sundae Station. 

Coffee Break

Host a Coffee Break for during the morning Standup Meeting.  Often times, another department is even willing to sponsor the coffee break as a way to show their appreciation!

Ice Cream Truck / Food Truck

Contact an area Ice Cream / Food Truck.  A special treat / lunch that gives the associates a good excuse to step outside gives a memorable experience!