January 1st, 2013 by TRT Blog

This year held significant meaning for The Refinishing Touch team. We celebrated 35 years of delivering cost efficient, sustainable and aesthetically-pleasing furniture asset management solutions to the hospitality, government and collegiate industries.  We love what we do and we’re proud of our achievements to date.

We also added to those achievements in 2012 with several new milestones.

First, we expanded internationally with a new administrative office in Canada.

We also continued to recognize the environmental and economic best practices of our customers. In 2012 we distributed our quarterly Sustainability Awards to 29 companies in recognition for their environmental leadership and commitment.  We also continued to expand our Customer Communications program with participation from organizations committed to sharing their passion and perspective for sustainable business practices, including The Dover House Resort and Hampton Inn Batesville.

As we begin a new year, we want to take a moment to thank our loyal customer base  –  including government buyers, business leaders, hoteliers, university employees, and facilities managers who share our goals for cost-effective, green and sensible approaches to furniture asset management and refinishing. Thank you – without your support, our successes in 2012 would not have been made possible.

We’d also like to thank you, our blog readers and those of you who contribute your opinions to our weekly polls. Your contributions and engagement are appreciated.

The Refinishing Touch team wishes you all a happy, healthy and safe New Year. May 2013 be filled with laughter, prosperity and opportunities for you and yours.

As for us?  Well, we will continue to meet and exceed the financial and environmental needs of our clientele – here’s to a green 2013!

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January 3rd, 2012 by TRT Blog

With another year gone, many of us are looking towards 2012 and predicting what this new year will bring. From hotels to education to government, we are interested in all of this year’s industry trends and predictions.

Last week, Travel Weekly previewed 2012 for the hospitality industry, after 2011 brought higher hotel demands than expected. Analysts are predicting that 2012 will bring a five percent increase in revenue per available room, but say occupancy growth may continue to decline.

With this trend, hotels will continue to increase their bottom line and should expect to see growth in hotel profits. While this growth might be a decrease from 2011’s numbers, consultancy Pricewaterhouse Coopers, forecasted that 2012 occupancy rates would reach 60 percent for the first time since 2007.

2012 is also expected to bring increased hotel renovations and repairs, as franchisers begin to push hotel owners to spend more money in this area.

Here at The Refinishing Touch, we hope that hotels will continue to grow in both rates and occupancy, since the hospitality industry tends to mirror the performance of the US economy. To read the entire article and predictions visit Travel Weekly, Preview 2012: Hotels.

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December 30th, 2011 by TRT Blog

Every year, it’s important to look back and appreciate all that took place, both good and bad. This year, while many companies and individuals continue to struggle as America slowly finds is economic footing, The Refinishing Touch is thrilled that we were able to help organizations across the country reduce carbon foot prints, decrease spending, and stay committed to saving the environment through refinishing, refurbishing and asset management. We are so proud that our work continues to increase our country’s overall environmental sustainability year to year.

As you look back on the happenings of 2011, we wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. As we quickly move into 2012, we hope that you will join us in making at least one New Year’s resolution: be conscious of how we treat the environment and work towards becoming a more sustainable, environmentally friendly country.

Happy New Year!

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