Tag: Wynd
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Vaping and Marijuana in Schools: What Administrators Need to Know About the Impact on Campus
Wynd Blog – 8.20.24 As vaping and marijuana use among students increasingly impact schools, administrators face a critical and growing challenge. The presence of these substances on campus not only jeopardizes student health—contributing to nicotine addiction, respiratory issues, and mental health concerns—but also disrupts the educational setting. These behaviors can lead to diminished academic performance,…
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Extinguishing the Risk: The True Toll of Smoking Damage in Hotels
Wynd Blog – 5.2.24 Smoking in hotel properties goes beyond leaving behind a pungent smell; it inflicts various damages that can tarnish a hotel’s reputation and financial stability. As explored in our previous article on the financial impacts of smoking-related incidents in hotels, the financial implications are considerable, extending from lost revenue to extended cleaning costs.…
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Airbnb Bans Indoor Security Cameras Globally: Understand How to Navigate This New Policy as a Host
Wynd Blog – 4.5.24 In a recent move, Airbnb has implemented a significant update to its security camera policy, marking a shift towards enhancing privacy within its community. With the ban on indoor security cameras, property managers now face the challenge of maintaining security while respecting guest privacy. This is where having a device like WYND…
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How Sensitive are Smoke Detectors to Cigarette Smoke?
WYND Blog – 5.8.23 Smoke detectors are an essential part of any home’s safety system. They provide an early warning of a potential fire, allowing residents to evacuate the premises before the situation becomes too dangerous. However, one common question that arises is how sensitive smoke detectors are to cigarette smoke. In this blog article,…
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Why Your Hotel Should Monitor Indoor Air Quality
Wynd Blog – 1.27.23 (1.26.23) All hotel owners know how much hard work and thought is put towards the number one goal of operating a hotel: satisfying guests. As a “home away from home,” hotels put in a lot of time and effort to provide guests with a safe, enjoyable, and unique environment. While hotel operators…
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Return to Office: 5 Steps You Can Take to Safely Transition to In-Person Working
Wynd Blog – 3.28.22 Earlier this month, President Biden encouraged Americans to return to in-person working. On March 5, the President said: “Because of the progress we’ve made in fighting COVID, Americans can not only get back to work, but they can go to the office and safely fill our great downtown cities again.” With an…
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Indoor Air Quality Can Vary 80x Among Popular Las Vegas Hotels
Wynd Blog – 1.21.22 According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants are often two to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.” Pollutants of concern include particulates (smoke, smog), volatile organic compounds (chemicals), allergens like pet dander and mold, and much more.…
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Traveling and COVID-19: Tips for Staying Safe
Wynd Blog – 7.29.20 (7.27.20) Since March, the majority of the country has been under strict stay-at-home orders, preventing many from taking their much anticipated spring break trips, Memorial Day getaways, and summer excursions. The outbreak of novel coronavirus has had an unprecedented impact on the travel industry: flights have been cancelled, hotel rooms refunded, and…
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How Air Purifiers Help in the Time of Coronavirus
Wynd Blog – 7.13.20 (7.10.20) According to an article published in the New York Times this past weekend, scientists from 32 countries believe that “the coronavirus is borne through air and can infect people when inhaled.” The World Health Organization (WHO) previously held that airborne transmission of the virus was only possible after medical procedures producing droplets smaller than 5…
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Beat those winter blues with some vibrant hues: How modifying your environment can brighten your mood
Wynd Blog – 1.24.20 (1.16.20) Did you know that, in a study of the gambling habits of New York residents, people were more likely to buy a lottery ticket following particularly sunny days? Now, this may just seem like one of those interesting throw-away facts, like “you’re statistically more likely to be killed by a vending…