protect-a-bed hospitality presentation
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Protect-A-Bed®
Premier Brand in Mattress & Pillow Protection
• Award winning innovation, Product Originator
• Originated in South Africa 1980, USA in 2000
• US Corporate Headquarters & Distribution Facilities with over 220,000 SQF
• Available in 7,000 + retail stores in USA, dominant market share (45%)
• Global distribution in over 40 countries
• Sold worldwide, extensive hotel client list
• Educator and advocate to the hospitality industry
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Hotel Client List
*Mandarin Oriental (Worldwide) *Fairmont *Preferred
Hotel GroupPeninsula
Hotel
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*Hyatt Hotel and
Resorts
*Corporate endorsement
*Choice Hotels International *Carlson Hotels
*Hersha Hospitality
Management Group
Independent
Hotel
*AmericInn Best WesternVantage Hospitality
Group, Inc.
*Interstate *Benchmark
Hospitality
Benjamin West The Plaza
HotelMarriott *Starwood
Hotel Client List*Hilton Hotel
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*Corporate endorsement
Holiday Villa Hotel The Ascott
Canada U.S.A. Thailand Bermuda Malaysia Spain Dubai China Germany
Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG)
*Wyndham Hotel Group *Extended Stay Hotels
ACE Hotels
Russia UK France
Worldwide Distribution in More Than 40 Countries
Protect-A-Bed® International
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To Protect Your Guests and Your Mattress Investment
• Allergies
• Incontinence
• Spills & Accidents
• Bed Bugs
• Supports Sustainability
• Minimize Labor Costs
• Enhances Guest
Experience
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* Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Survey Research Institute Cornell University
** Survey Research Institute Cornell University
Allergies
Protect-A-Bed® Creates an Allergen Free Sleep Zone
• 83% of hotel guests would choose allergy friendly rooms if they were available**
• 59% of travelers would choose one property over the other based upon the availability of allergen friendly rooms**
• 1 in 4 Americans suffer from allergies and asthma*
• Dust mites are the second leading cause of allergies*
• The average person loses up to 2 pints of moisture a day
• Moisture & heat create the perfect breeding ground for allergens & dust mites - making the mattress an ideal environment
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Protect-A-Bed® Provides a Moisture Barrier to Protect Mattresses
from Stains, Spills and Accidents
• 1 in 13 adults suffers from incontinence
• 1 in 3 children wet the bed
• 1 in 3 people eat and drink in bed
Accidents
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Protect-A-Bed® Encasements Create Bed Bug
Entry, Escape and Bite Proof Sleep Zones
• Infestations fester. Often take months to discover
• Nocturnal. Feed on human blood
• Resilient. Survive up to a year without a blood meal
• Prolific. Females deposit up to 5 eggs per day or 500
in a lifetime
• Secretive. Live in cracks and crevices. Favor hiding
spots on or around the bed
• Found everywhere
Bed Bugs
Tens of millions of dollars are invested each year in treatment
costs, replacement mattresses & box springs, liability claims
and lost room revenue.
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Enhances Guest Experience Protect-A-Bed® Provides a Healthy Sleep Zone Solution
• Moisture-proof barrier protects mattress comfort layers from premature breakdown, but is comfortable, breathable and quiet to sleep on
• Adds to the overall value of the facility by improving brand image
• Provides peace of mind
• Creates a sanitary barrier between the guest and the mattress
• Provides a bed bug entry, escape and bite proof barrier
• Protects mattress & box spring investment from bed bug infestations
• Smooth, white surface aids in early bed bug detection
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Why Protect-A-Bed®?
• Extensive Product Line
• Complete Protection System
• Exclusive Product Innovations
• Commitment to Quality
• Unparalleled Service & Support
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Protect-A-Bed® Offers A Complete Protection System
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Use fitted sheet style mattress
protector
Encase your mattress
Encase your box spring
The 4-Step System
- All products fall into four categories -
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Exclusive Product Innovations
Mattress Encasements Features
• Allergy Flap: An extra piece of fabric behind the zipper
to provide insurance against microscopic dust mites
and moisture penetration
• 3-Sided Micro Tooth Zipper: Easy installation
• BugLock®: Sealed safety trench that prevents the
passage of moisture, allergens and bed bugs through a
typically vulnerable spot
• SecureSeal®: Keeps the zipper from pulling away from
the end
• Double Stitched Seams: Ensures extra durability to
prevent bed bugs and allergens from penetrating
encasement
• Miracle Membrane®: Offers a waterproof and
breathable barrier to keep mattresses clean and allows
guests to sleep comfortably
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Protect-A-Bed® Competitive Advantages
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Protect-A-Bed® Customer Testimonials
“…the difference in quality from the other protective bedding was obvious. They are also
hypoallergenic, easy to install and easy to launder. I am confident that I am saving money in the
long run…”
-V.Lauren Paul, Purchasing Manager, Hotel Investment Group
“…has not only protected and kept our mattresses looking brand new, but has saved numerous
hours from scrubbing and having to lose room revenue.”
-Russ W. Cole, General Manager, Best Western Four Seasons
“We are very excited about our partnership with Protect-A-Bed. Their quality products and their
responsiveness and adaptability to our needs is a major factor in making our mattress program a
success!”
-Remsen B. Parrish, Director of Purchasing Extended Stay Hotels
“Mattress encasements allow us to provide the healthy environment our guest deserves, at
the same time, we can protect our mattresses and extend the life of an expensive asset.”
- Lisa Wiedemann at Mansion at Judges’ Hill
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Staff Education & SupportBed Bug Early
Detection Guide Color Coded Size TagsStamped Flip
Directions Guest Tent Cards
Easy Installation Instructions
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Brand Awareness through Industry Advertising
Unparalleled Service & Support
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Unparalleled Service & Support Advertising, Mobile App & Game, Social Media
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• Never compromise on quality and service
• Complete customer satisfaction - unequaled in the
marketplace
“The bitterness of poor quality lingers long
after the sweetness of a cheap price is forgotten”
Protect-A-Bed® Promise
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