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2nd International Housekeepers Summit at Mumbai India

Maldives

PUBLISHED August 23, 2017

2nd International Housekeepers Summit at Mumbai India MHF invites all housekeepers to Asias largest gathering of hospitality professionals

Highlights of the Summit-2017

â€¢ Two-day Conference

â€¢ Asian Housekeeping Awards

â€¢ One-to-one meeting with buyers

â€¢ Fashion Show

â€¢ Networking

Hospitality professionals Housekeepers, General Managers, Purchase Heads, Laundry Managers -- from across 11 countries will converge at the 2nd edition of the International Housekeepers Summit being organised at Sahara Star Mumbai on September 8 and 9, 2017.

The International Housekeepers Summit is the only platform that has taken up the task to "Redefine Housekeeping in the Corporate Strategy" and the movement is fast growing. "During the first IHS2016 held in August last year, we formed the Asian Housekeepers Association and now we have 11 country members taking forward the vision laid down during the Summit," said Hari Krishnan, General Secretary, Maldives Housekeepers Forum.

Supported by the Maldives Housekeepers Forum (MHF) and eight associations from other Asian countries, more than 300 delegates will come together at IHS2017 to "Energise the Synergies" between housekeepers and other departments to pave the way for a sustainable personal and professional growth.

While executive housekeepers move up the ladder to become GMs, it is necessary to connect, understand and strengthen the relations with all the departments in a hotel. IHS2017 will have highly interactive sessions, including Housekeeping on the Digital Platform; Education & Training; Outsourcing & Sustainability; Quality & Procurement; Linen Care & Longevity among others.

"A delegation of over 15 Corporate/Executive Housekeepers, Director Rooms and General Manager will be attending the Summit from Maldives. We are launching the Asian Housekeeping Awards this time and are eagerly looking forward to it," said Ahmed Siaar, President, and Founder of Maldives Housekeepers ForumMaldives.

The Awards will give recognition to one housekeeper in entire Asia for outstanding contribution to Housekeeping. The winner will hold the title of Best Housekeeper in Asia for one year. "During the year, the winner will work towards the betterment of housekeeping. We are also encouraging the Assistant Housekeepers, who will take the legacy forward by learning the best in housekeeping today," added Hari Krishnan.

The awards will be given away at a grand function alongside the 2nd edition of the Uniforms a Fashion Statement show on designers collection of hotel uniforms.

IHS2017 is an excellent platform for one and all to network, enhance knowledge and also do business across Asia. IHS2017 is organised by Clean India Journal, Indias only monthly on Cleaning Technology, Hygiene Solutions and Facility Services in association with Asian Housekeepers Association, headquartered in Mumbai, India.

About MHF

Maldives Housekeepers Forum is the official Executive Housekeepers Association of Maldives formed and registered beginning of the year 2011 as non-profit Association of Professional Housekeepers, which has been formed to provide a platform for Professional Housekeepers to play a more active role in this important facet of the hospitality and tourism industry in Maldives.

Our Objectives are:

A. Creating links between preferred suppliers and Executive Housekeepers of Maldives as it will ease to find the reliable products.

B. To contribute capitalizing human recourses in the tourism industry affiliating with schools, local institutes & international institutes.

C. Networking via Executive Housekeepers in the Maldives sharing best products, technologies and best Practices.

D. Enhancing public awareness in both Housekeeping and Laundry activities using Media, Conferences, and Workshops.

E. Working in line with other similar associations around the world to bring recognitions and benefits to the tourism industry of Maldives

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