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By Brian Coyne For many hospitality and gaming leaders, back-of-house operations are viewed through a narrow lens—as a cost center to be managed, trimmed, and optimized. Overnight cleaning, housekeeping, and EVS are often reduced to line items on a spreadsheet. But this perspective misses a critical truth: in luxury hotels and casinos, operational excellence is…
MIAMI, FL – May 7, 2026 – The Service Companies (TSC) is proud to announce its role as the official trophy sponsor for the Excellence in Hospitality Awards, held in Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana, on Thursday, May 7. The event recognizes the local individuals, teams and businesses driving resilience, innovation and creativity in the hospitality industry….
MIAMI, FL – April 30, 2026 – The Service Companies (TSC) announces the appointment of Harrison Hutchinson as Senior Vice President of Operations, Central Region. Hutchinson brings over 20 years of award-winning leadership in luxury hotels, casino resorts, and large-scale service transformation to the TSC leadership team. Hutchinson most recently served as Director of Guest…
By Alecia Stephens The hospitality industry currently faces a persistent narrative that maintaining an in-house housekeeping department is the most cost effective path for a property. When leadership teams evaluate their operating budgets, the primary objection to working with a managed service partner is almost always the hourly rate. This focus on a single number…
Hotel General Managers (GMs) often fight a recurring nightmare: the labor shortage crisis. They spend their days reacting to vacancies, chasing down overtime costs, and watching brand standards slip as their teams enter a cycle of burnout. When a property hits this wall, leadership usually looks for relief through professional hotel staffing solutions. However, just…
Hospitality Operations Veteran Joins Leadership Team to Drive Strategic Partnerships and Growth The Service Companies (TSC), the leading provider of managed hospitality and gaming services, today announced the appointment of Chris Wilkinson as Senior Vice President of Sales. With over 20 years of experience managing large-scale operations for industry icons that include MGM Resorts and…
Award-Winning Provider to Showcase Specialized Tribal Casino Solutions for Housekeeping, Overnight Cleaning and EVS Our presence at this year’s convention is centered on partnership,” — Brian Coyne SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2026 The Service Companies (TSC), the premier provider of managed services to the Tribal casino and luxury hospitality industries, today announced…
Tribal gaming exists to serve a mission far more important than the quarterly earnings reports typical of the commercial sector. Revenue from these properties directly funds the crucial infrastructure of a Sovereign Nation. It builds clinics, fuels schools, and supports community longevity. When staffing gaps at a resort stall mid-week hotel turns or leave a…
In luxury hospitality, every detail matters. From the crispness of freshly turned-down linens to the gleam of a spotless chandelier, guests arriving at a five-star property have paid for — and expect — perfection. For operational leaders managing luxury hotels and the pressure to deliver that perfection consistently, at scale, is relentless. That is why…
Industry veteran Alecia Stephens joins The Service Companies to strengthen enterprise sales and support workforce needs in luxury hospitality and casinos. In an industry as nuanced as ours, true value is created through deep operational empathy,” — Brian Coyne, Chief Executive Officer MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2026 The Service Companies (TSC), the premier…
Running a five-star hotel, resort, or casino property is an exercise in managing infinite detail at the highest standard — all while controlling costs and competing for the best talent. For executive teams navigating these challenges, hotel staffing solutions built around strategic outsourcing have moved from a niche option to a powerful competitive advantage. Whether…
Luxury hotel General Managers often reach a turning point where a local vendor can no longer meet the property’s growing needs. While small shops may offer competitive prices, the hidden costs of inconsistent quality and chemical errors eventually surface. Professional luxury hotel cleaning services represent the difference between protecting a Multi-Million dollar asset and facing…