GBAC announces facility reaccreditations in Q2 2024; recognition includes airports, convention centers, museums, stadiums for maintaining cleanliness standards

October 2, 2024 (press release) –

We are pleased to announce that a distinguished list of transportation hubs, airports, convention centers, museums, stadiums, and commercial office spaces have achieved accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA. This prestigious GBAC® STAR recognition underscores their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring the health and well-being of all visitors and staff.

As more facilities strive to join the ranks of GBAC STAR accredited facilities, we continue to support and encourage the adoption of these vital health and safety measures. The dedication to excellence displayed by these newly accredited facilities sets a benchmark for others in the industry, fostering an environment where public health is prioritized and enhanced.

The following facilities have successfully achieved GBAC STAR Facility Reaccreditation during the second quarter of 2024, reinforcing their commitment to keeping their staff, visitors, and community safe:

Transportation:

• Anaheim Transportation Network in Anaheim, CA

Airports:

• Aeroports de Montreal in Dorval, QC
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, NC
• Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, NC
• Jackson Hole Airport in Jackson, WY
• South Bend International Airport in South Bend, IN

Convention Centers, Pavilions & Event Spaces:

• Akasaka Intercity Conference in Minatoku, Japan
• Alliant Energy Center of Dane County in Madison, WI
• Atlantic City Convention Center in Madison, WI
• Hot Springs Convention Center in Hot Springs National Park, AR
• McCormick Place Chicago in Chicago, IL
• Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, WI
• Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA
• OLC Education & Conference Center in Rosemont, IL
• Portland Exposition Building / City of Portland in Portland, ME
• Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, CA
• The Ranch/First National Bank Building in Loveland, CO
• The Ranch/Mac East Livestock Pavilion in Loveland, CO
• The Ranch/Mac West Livestock Pavilion in Loveland, CO

Museums

• Minnesota Children’s Museum in Saint Paul, MN

Stadiums:

• Blue Arena in Loveland, CO
• ExtraMile Arena at Boise State University in Boise, ID
• The Ranch/Mac Equipment Arena Loveland, CO

Commercial Office Space:

• Alliance Environmental Group, LLC in Azusa, CA
• Anago Cleaning Systems in Pompano Beach, FL
• CAE – Dallas West in Dallas, TX
• CVFI-444 S Flower, LP in Los Angeles, CA
• Farnek Training Academy, in Dubai
• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta-Birmingham Branch in Vestavia, AL
• Grupo ONITMEX S.A. de C.V. in Guadalajara, JAL, México
• Servi-Tek, Inc.in San Diego, CA
• The Ranch/McKee Building in Loveland, CO
• The Trade Group in Grapevine, TX

Government Facilities:

• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta-Jacksonville Branch in Jacksonville, FL
• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta-Miami Branch in Doral, FL

Industrial Facilities:

• Abington Reldan Metals, LLC in Fairless Hills, PA
• EFS Centre of Excellence in Dubai

Nursing Home Facility:

• The Garlands of Barrington in Barrington, IL

Hotels:

• Archer Hotel Austin in Austin, Texas
• Archer Hotel Florham Park in Florham Park, NJ
• Archer Hotel New York in New York, NY
• Archer Hotel Redmond in Redmond, WA
• Excelsior Hotel Ernst AG in Cologne
• Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa in Cartagena
• Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan
• Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Japan
• Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento in Sacramento, CA
• Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento in Sacramento, CA
• Hyatt Centric Times Square in New York, NY
• Hyatt House Atlanta Perimeter Center in Sandy Springs, GA
• Hyatt House Nashville Downtown / Convention Center in Nashville, TN
• Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy in Sandy, UT
• Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue in Bellevue, WA
• Hyatt Place Boston / Seaport District in Boston, MA
• Hyatt Place Greensboro/Downtown in Greensboro, NC
• Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown in Knoxville, TN
• Hyatt Place Los Angeles/LAX/El Segundo in El Segundo, CA
• Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square in New York, NY
• Hyatt Place San Pedro Sula in San Pedro Sula, Honduras
• Hyatt Place South Bend/Mishawaka in Mishawaka, IN
• Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End in Washington, D.C.
• Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA
• Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ
• Kissel Uptown Oakland in Oakland, CA
• Park Hyatt Toronto in Toronto, ON
• The Driskill in Austin, TX
• Thompson Dallas in Dallas, TX
• Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, CA

Learn more and apply for GBAC STAR Accreditation at gbac.org/star.

Find accredited facilities and those pursuing accreditation via the GBAC STAR Facility Directory at gbac.org/directory.

About GBAC, a Division of ISSA

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, helps organizations demonstrate their commitment to protecting the health and well-being of their customers and employees in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. GBAC provides the training, education, consulting, accreditation, and certification services needed to help shape a healthier and safer world for everyone, everywhere. GBAC STAR™ facilities and organizations use their accreditation to support and show their commitment to health and wellness, and a more sustainable, resilient world. In addition, GBAC STAR Accreditation can support an organization’s commitment to sustainability through the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental, social responsibility, and governance (ESG) objectives and LEED Certification. For more information, visit www.gbac.org.

About ISSA
With more than 10,500 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Milan, Italy; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

For more information, contact ISSA Director of Marketing & Communications Jill Nuppenau at jilln@issa.com.

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