By Corné WolmaransVice President of Risk and Safety, The Service Companies During more than 20 years in hospitality risk management, I have seen a consistent pattern in how operational excellence is defined, measured, and sometimes challenged. Most organizations measure excellence by what their guests experience: clean rooms, quick responses, and genuine warmth of service. These…
How Tribal Gaming Leaders Can Protect Revenue, Strengthen Operations, and Support Long-Term Workforce Goals Introduction: Why Housekeeping and EVS Have Become Strategic Priorities Tribal casinos operate with a purpose that extends beyond property-level profitability. Revenue generated through gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and resort operations often supports essential services, community investment, employment opportunities, and the long-term priorities…
How luxury hospitality leaders can break the chronic staffing cycle and reclaim their focus on guest experience. By Steven Dougherty, The Service Companies After more than 30 years in hospitality operations — in hotels, resorts, and outsourced service organizations — I have learned that the leaders who are best positioned to elevate the guest experience…
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….
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…
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…
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…
In the world of luxury hospitality, nobody knows their customers better than a casino. You know what your guest will most likely spend, their favorite game, where they like to eat, and their preferred suite. While high-end hotel brands can’t remember a cell phone number, a well-run casino will already have a dinner reservation waiting…