April 11, 2011, 2:36 pm
Gee, How Did That Towel End Up in My Suitcase?
By SARA J. WELCH
Hotel guests may want to think twice now before walking off with that bathrobe. Linen Technology Tracking, a company in Miami, has patented a washable RFID chip that can be sewn into towels, robes and bed sheets, allowing hotels to keep track of their linens.So far, three hotels — in Honolulu, Miami and Manhattan — are using the chip, said Linen Technology Tracking’s executive vice president, William Serbin. He said the hotels did not want their names used.
Mr. Serbin added that rising cotton prices were a motivation: “A bath towel that might have cost $5 last year could cost $8 or $9 now. High-end hotels want to watch those assets.” READ MORE
In all of my years of traveling I don't think I've ever taken a towel with me, even by accident. Now I can tell you that if I was to ever accidentally remove a towel I would never take it from my room but from the pool or fitness room, yes it would have the blue strip on it (kind of like a range ball) but at least I would have a matching set.
All this hotel talk reminds me of a hotel room tour that I took a few years ago...
OMG - every room looks the same.
ReplyDeleteThey really do....I think their is one company that provides all the art work for hotels, probably the same company that provide cubical art for offices.
ReplyDeleteI'm in Vegas for the next few nights, hopefully some nicer accommodations.....and art.