CLUB NEWS | FEB. 2, 2024

Making The Move To Bulk Bathroom Amenities

Beginning this spring, your club resorts are moving away from single-use bathroom amenities and are replacing them with bulk options. This means you’ll start seeing large dispensers in your resort bathrooms for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion, instead of the tiny plastic bottles used in the past. There are many reasons for making this change, beginning with your club’s commitment to sustainability, and the expectations of owners like you to see these sustainability practices in action. By doing our part to be environmentally responsible in reducing plastic waste, we ensure that less plastic goes into landfills and ultimately less plastic ends up in the world’s oceans.

This year has seen several states— New York and California among them — mandating the use of bulk bathroom amenities at hotels and resorts, and more states are expected to follow suit. In addition to complying with new regulations and reducing plastic waste, using bulk amenities is a cost-effective long-term option that is convenient for both owners and staff. Your club is not alone in this effort as many hotels and resorts worldwide are moving away from single-use bathroom amenities in favor of large bottles or dispensers. Bulk amenities have been the standard in many countries for several years, and U.S. hotels and resorts are also committed to this environment-friendly practice.

As the hospitality industry makes this shift, some travelers have raised concerns about the possibility of germs or tampering. If you’re worried about this, rest easy — methods are in place to keep everything safe and sanitary. The bulk dispensers being installed at your resorts all have tamper-proof locks, so you can be confident the contents inside each bottle are what the label says. Cleaning the exterior of the dispensers will now be part of the housekeeping process, assuring you that all amenities are sanitary and germ-free.

Updated Bathroom Amenity Brands

The bathroom amenity brand that you’ll see at your club resorts will vary based on the following factors.

Your Club Resorts

All club resorts across the portfolio (except for Hawaii properties) will be using a bathroom amenity brand called Roots Aromatherapy. The Roots collection provides therapeutic and revitalizing bath essentials, each inspired by the natural beauty of Australia. Roots products are made from naturally aromatic plants recognized for their healing and preservative qualities. After a busy day of vacationing, use the Roots Aromatherapy products to soothe and cleanse you from head to toe. They’re even approved for those with sensitive skin. All Roots products are cruelty-free and paraben-free, so you can feel good about using them.

Properties In Hawaii

All Hawaiian resorts will be using a brand called Noni. In ancient Hawaiian folklore, the Noni plant was revered for its powerful healing properties. In the spirit of the old myths, Noni’s collection of bath products is designed to promote health and well-being of body and soul. All Noni products have a gentle formulation that is good for all skin types, featuring the relaxing qualities of maile lavender. Like Roots, all Noni products are cruelty-free and paraben-free.

Presidential Reserve Suites

All Presidential Reserve suites at participating resorts will be using the Modern Rituals collection by Kenneth Cole. This curated selection of high-end products is designed with resourcefulness, creativity, and innovation in mind. These New-York-style products are modern and minimal, promoting a sense of energy and nourishment for your body. Like Roots and Noni, all Kenneth Cole products are cruelty-free and paraben-free, in addition to being SLS-free.

Your club’s sustainability efforts are a top priority, and you’re sure to enjoy these innovative high-quality products. Look for the new bulk bathroom amenities on your next resort stay. Happy vacationing!