Focus on Sustainability & Transparency in Hotel Procurement
A constant effort on creating awareness on deforestation, human rights violations and climate change in focus almost every day, guests are increasingly demanding more sustainable and humane products and ingredients. From grass straws to drinking cups made from palm leaves, bamboo tableware and chemical-free kitchen cleaning products, several hotel brands are actively moving towards a plastic-free, sustainable living for a better future. Guests today not only want to know where a brand’s product, ingredients, etc. are sourced from but also how the product was made, how it got there and the assurance of quality. The constant advancement in technology plays a vital role in mapping the entire lifecycle of a product, and communicating it in a transparent way is critical for building brand loyalty as well as word of mouth.
Selecting a Supply Partner
Selecting a supplier as the source for your goods means investing the time and effort to get to know them and ask the tough questions. It is critical, it’s the reputation of the business that’s at stake. Companies need to do business with the suppliers that will ensure their products will deliver the best results.
Here are some characteristics to look for when choosing a supplier:
- Years in the business.
- Flexibility & Support.
- Wide range of available products and/or services
- Value for money.
- Other client testimony.
- Efficient delivery times
- Accommodating customer requests.
- Financial stability of the company.
It’s important to remember that when you’re choosing a vendor, you’re choosing a business partner. This needs to be someone you can trust and someone you can rely on now and in the future. Vendors make a monumental impact on your business, so choose wisely.
