In this episode spotlighting the GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation program, we are joined by Judi Olmstead, director of airports, and Don Cole, deputy director of facilities, from Myrtle Beach International Airport, alongside Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, ISSA Senior Director.
Together, they share how this rapidly growing travel hub has raised the bar for cleanliness, health, and safety through its continued commitment to GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation.
Learn how Myrtle Beach International—one of the first airports in the world to achieve this accreditation—manages nearly 4 million annual passengers with a proactive, team-driven approach that emphasizes preparedness, training, and consistency. Olmstead and Cole discuss how the airport expanded and refined its processes post-COVID, from switching to pH-neutral disinfectants and implementing dilution control systems to building supply chain resilience with vendor partnerships and emergency stockpiling.
Discover how this airport makes training fun, fosters team pride, and ensures every touchpoint—from restrooms to boarding gates—meets a consistent standard of clean. Dr. Macgregor-Skinner highlights why Myrtle Beach International Airport has become a model for other facilities worldwide, showing that with leadership, strategy, and buy-in at every level, world-class sanitation is achievable.
Whether you’re in facility management, aviation, or simply looking to understand what modern cleanliness looks like in high-traffic environments, this conversation will leave you motivated and informed. Myrtle Beach isn’t just moving people—it’s leading a movement in airport hygiene.
To learn more about GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation, click here.
