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First Housekeeping Contest at Rusutsu Resort

On October 16, 2025, the first edition of the Housekeeping Contest will be held at the renowned Rusutsu Resort, located in Hokkaido, Japan. Organized by Clean Next Co., Ltd., a company dedicated to improving hotel housekeeping and staff development, this event aims to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked profession of cleaning in the hospitality industry.

The Rusutsu Resort will serve as the perfect backdrop for this contest, which targets the resort's room cleaning staff. The primary goal is to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of these professionals, who play a vital role in enhancing guest satisfaction through their work. Participants will be assessed not only on their speed and skills but also on the beauty of their finishing touches, as well as considerations of safety and hygiene.

Background of the Contest

Japan's hotel industry is currently grappling with a chronic workforce shortage. Despite this challenge, the quality of room cleaning remains a significant factor that directly influences customer satisfaction rates. Clean Next is committed to reframing the perception of cleaning activities from mere back-end operations to recognizing them as specialized professions that add value to hotels.

Through this contest, Clean Next aims to promote staff motivation while making skill levels visible and fostering new methods of talent development. This initiative was made possible thanks to the collaboration between Clean Next and Rusutsu Resort, both sharing a vision of enhancing pride and motivation among cleaning staff.

Event Details

• - Event Name: First Housekeeping Contest
• - Date: October 16, 2025
• - Venue: Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention, Abuta District, Hokkaido
• - Organizer: Clean Next Co., Ltd.

Contest Contents

Participants will engage in various skill competitions, which will include:

• - Bed making
• - Cleaning of bathrooms and other areas

Judging criteria will cover aspects such as speed, accuracy, the beauty of the final product, safety, and hospitality. Outstanding performers will be recognized with awards: Grand Prize, Runner-Up Prize, and Professional Award.

Concurrent Training

In conjunction with the contest, a “Room Cleaning Skills Training” session will be held on October 16-17, 2025. This training will focus on standardizing cleaning techniques, inspection skills, and methods for nurturing talent to combat workforce shortages.

Future Perspectives

Clean Next operates under the motto, “Transforming hotel cleaning into a coveted profession.” The aim is for cleaning staff to take pride in their work and be acknowledged as foundational support for hotel operations. Following the event at Rusutsu Resort, Clean Next plans to implement similar talent development and motivation-enhancing frameworks across various hotels and resorts nationwide.

Company Overview

Company Name: Clean Next Co., Ltd.
Location: 4th Floor, Ohsaki Bright Core, 5-5-15 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Founded: June 2017
Incorporated: November 2021
CEO: Takayo Nishiyama

Services Offered

• - Contracted operations for hotel room cleaning
• - Improving operational efficiency at cleaning sites
• - Talent development through classroom training and on-the-job training
• - Quality management using wearable cameras and AI

For inquiries related to this event, please contact: [email protected]. Visit our website at Clean Next.