Thursday, May 30, 2024 Tech leads at the 6th National Housekeeping Convention & 9th PHA Anniversary in Bangalore, focusing on AR, AI, and more. Housekeeping On May 25th, 2024, the Professional Housekeeping Association (PHA) together with the Young United Visionary Association celebrated the 6th National Housekeeping Convention and the 9th anniversary of PHA at the Clarks Exotica Convention Resort in Bangalore. This year’s theme, “Technology-enabled Housekeeping,” examined the transformative impact of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), the Metaverse, and digital processes on housekeeping management and operations.
The event was prominently represented by Ms. Jayashree Nagaraj, the founding President and Chairperson of PHA, who took on the role of event Ambassador, advocating for elevated standards and practices in the industry. The convention featured a stellar array of speakers and notable guests.
Mr. Balaji M, Group CEO of Kamalya Group and Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa, attended as the Guest of Honor, emphasizing the critical importance of innovation and teamwork in the hospitality sector. Ms.
Smita Rathod, Corporate Executive Housekeeper and Director of Rooms at The Leela Hotel Conventions Residences, provided the keynote speech, discussing her vast experience in utilizing technology to improve guest services and operational efficiency. Mr. Venkatesh Subramani, founder and CEO of i2i Softwares, .