Providing Mondays period care in the hospitality sector is an exceptional opportunity for management to demonstrate they are committed to the environment and well-being of their staff, but also ensure the needs of all their female guests are met with exceptional quality period products.
With the diversity of property sizes, uses and footfall we advise our clients in the hospitality sector to reach out directly to us for advice on implementing period periods across their properties.
Case Study: the fabulous Swiss Alps has provided employees and guests with Mondays organic period products since March 2022.
The management of Huus Gstaad Hotel have created a true alpine escape with an exceptional customer experience. They realise that a commitment to sustainability is, not only critical to their impeccable reputation, but also to the future of the hospitality industry. We are thrilled that they have responsibly sourced Mondays’ sustainable, organic period products and shared our commitment to period dignity for their employees and guests since 2022.
To better understand why the hotel Huus Gstaad opted for Mondays, we had the chance to interview Paulo, the Housekeeping Manager.
Paulo, originally from Portugal, has lived and worked in Gstaad since 2007, starting his career at the Park Gstaad Hotel. In 2013 he moved to work at The Alpina Hotel and since 2021 has held the position of Housekeeping Manager at the Huus Gstaad Hotel.
What role does sustainability play for Huus Gstaad and the hospitality sector as a whole?
Paulo and his team are not only concerned about but also well-informed of the impact the hotel industry has on the planet. Paulo talked to us about the hotel industry and how it contributes to global warming and plastic pollution. Due to the fact that guests usually only stay on average in hotels between 2 to 3 days a great deal of single-use products (soap, shampoo…) and resources for cleaning are used.
Climate change does and will continue to impact the hospitality sector. Extreme weather increases the cost of operations and reduces the number of tourists visiting certain destinations.
The hotel sector accounts for around 1% of global carbon emissions and this is set to increase. Hospitality, like other industries, has a responsibility to manage its impact on our planet and the Huus Gstaad places great importance on making the right choices NOW ( for example regarding the single-use products provided in their rooms).
“The main goal for hoteliers now is to reduce the impact of plastic pollution by using environmentally-friendly materials and packaging." - Paulo
In recent years, as awareness of climate change and pollution has grown, greater efforts have been made and are now expected by guests:
"In 95% of cases, guests gladly participate in all the proposed actions by the hotel“ - Paulo
Mondays partnership helps protect the planet
One of the main motivations for the hotel to choose Mondays period products is that they are 100% plastic-free and packaged in biodegradable materials. Mondays is a perfect partner for the Huus Gstaad as they help maintain and further improve the hotel's modern eco-friendly reputation.
Before Mondays, the Huus Gstaad team had already thought of placing period products within the hotel to make period products accessible to those who need it, when they need it. Paulo is thrilled that organic and more environmentally friendly menstrual products are now offered by them:
"My manager suggested that we work with Organic Mondays and I agreed that they offer a much better solution than the products we were using before"
Delighted clients and employees
Mondays period products, available in the bathrooms, are individually packaged and have a fresh modern branding, which Paolo explained appeals to him as the Housekeeping Manager. It is important for his job to have a good eye for details, he wants to offer products that fit the design and ethos of this 4-star hotel:
"As they are individually wrapped, they are ideal to offer to our guests and have an elegant and clean appearance"
So far the feedback on the period products from Huus hotel guests and employees is more than promising...
"The guests, as well as some members of the housekeeping team, have tried the products and they say ......'WOW'"
