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A housekeeper works at the Avid Hotel Tulsa South in Oklahoma, Nov. 22, 2019. Hotels are looking at ways to make housekeeping departments run more efficiently at lower cost. (September Dawn Bottoms/The New York Times) XNYT93 XNYT93
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Streamlining hotel housekeeping in a tight labor market

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In this photo taken Wednesday, May 30, 2018, a sail boat maneuvers near a large cruise ship near Juneau, Alaska. The waterfront near downtown Juneau hums with activity this time of year, with cruise ships, sailboats and other vessels and float planes, used to ferry visitors to various activities. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer) OTK

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A Hike and a Happy Hour

Jake Hoffman, left, and Tyler Godwin check out the historical lime kiln from which this hike receives its name. (Evan Bush / The Seattle Times)

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Celia Barenfanger walks her dog Garol with (From left) Helena, Rich, and Amelia Solarte on Discovery Park’s Loop Trail on Saturday, December 8. 208680

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