Hotels change housekeeping services in pandemic’s wake

Hotels are increasingly foregoing daily housekeeping in favor of cleaning every few days or by request to limit person-to-person interaction in wake of the coronavirus pandemic and to address a severe staffing shortage. “For people who have not traveled very often, this will come as a shock,” said Anthony Melchiorri, a hospitality expert, adding “years ago, we never contemplated housekeeping becoming an option. It was a luxury.”