Facilities in 30 Countries Gaining Cleaning Expertise With GBAC STAR™ Accreditation

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, today announced that its GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation program is being adopted by high-profile facilities and organizations in 30 countries around the world. GBAC STAR offers a formal approach to cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention in commercial and public facilities of all sizes, including convention centers, stadiums, restaurants, hotels, and more.

“With 30 countries now represented, the growing appeal of the GBAC STAR program gives us confidence that organizations are ready for adapting to a new era of cleanliness,” said GBAC Executive Director Patricia Olinger. “By carefully considering the proper protocols and techniques necessary for minimizing risk and fulfilling GBAC STAR’s framework, participants make environments safer for guests, residents, and employees.” 

Additional facilities that have recently committed to pursue accreditation by vertical market include:

• Stadiums and Arenas: CenturyLink Field in Seattle, home to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks; Chase Center in San Francisco, home to the NBA’s Golden State Warriors; Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., home to the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks; and Centerplate at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, home to the Spanish soccer club Atlético Madrid
• Convention Centers: World Trade Center Mexico City; Toronto Congress Centre; Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas; Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City; and the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif.
• Hotels: The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigel in Dana Point, Calif.; Marriott Marquis Chicago Hotel; The Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, a Samsung Group affiliate; and The Lodge at Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland, part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection
• Airports: Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla. and John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio.

Learn more about the GBAC Star Program and facilities and organizations worldwide earning the accreditation.