Raleigh Hotels Adapt to Water Restrictions

0:00Hotels and Raleigh are dialing back some guest services because of stage 1 water restrictions hitting both outdoor and indoor use. The big change hits hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast, where they now have to ask folks staying more than one night to reuse their towels and bed sheets. Places like the Heights House Hotel in Boyle and Heights are stepping up with laminated cards in every room, spelling out the city's drought rules clear. As day, normally, staff swap out fresh linens and towels daily through laundry runs, but that's on hold to the restrictions lift. Staff there are chatting it up face to face with guests, stressing how everyone's in this together for the planet. Guests have been straight up supportive, no complaints about skipping the daily refresh. These rules aim to lock in water for drinking, hospitals, and emergencies during the dry spell. Hotels are leaning into their green vibes, making the shift feel like a team effort rather than a hassle. As Raleigh keeps conserving, expect these tweaks to stick around a bit longer, keeping the flow steady for what really counts.

1:02I'm Corey with The Story. That's your Durham News Today update, AI powered and always on.