The Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association (IEHA), a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, proudly announces the 35th annual IEHA Housekeeping Olympics, taking place Monday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. PST at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Teams from across the hospitality and healthcare sectors, including hotels, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities—will compete for the prestigious grand prize trophy in a high-energy display of skill and teamwork. The event is hosted in conjunction with ISSA Show North America 2025, the industry’s largest annual gathering, drawing over 12,000 professionals from 75+ countries. This year, IEHA further expands participation into the healthcare sector, showcasing its vital role within the ISSA Healthcare Platform. “The Housekeeping Olympics offers a unique opportunity for cleaning professionals in hospitality and healthcare to unite, celebrate their expertise, and engage in friendly competition,” said IEHA Executive Director Michael Patterson. “We’re excited to welcome more environmental services teams and building service contractors from medical environments to recognize their dedication to safe and hygienic facilities.” Participating teams will compete in fun, creative, and classic challenges such as precision bed-making, mop relays, and rapid vacuum races, representing their organizations and demonstrating best practices, innovative techniques, and team spirit. Winners and standout teams are acknowledged through industry media and celebrated in front of their peers. Sponsorship of the Housekeeping Olympics offers organizations a powerful platform to showcase their brand in front of thousands of cleaning and facility professionals from around the world. Sponsors receive recognition before, during, and after the event—through signage, announcements, and industry media coverage—while aligning with an energetic, highly visible celebration of frontline cleaning excellence. Customized sponsorship packages are available to fit a variety of budgets and engagement goals. For more information about team registration, sponsorship, or attending the event, visit the Housekeeping Olympics website.
ISSA Show North America 2025—the annual trade show that brings together leaders from the commercial, institutional, and residential cleaning industry—is open for registration. The show takes place Nov. 10-13 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Along with workshops and certification courses, the ISSA Show offers 30- to 60-minute education sessions, free for attendees with an All-Access Pass, in convention center classrooms and on the show floor. These more than 90 educational sessions and workshops are divided into 11 tracks. The Business Growth track comprises 15 sessions. On Monday, Nov. 10 kick-off the first day of education in a thought-provoking, expert-led industry forecast. On Monday afternoon, attend, “Becoming Closer to the Customer,” whose speakers will focus on transaction versus trust-based relationship selling and strengthening long-term relationships. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, attend “Clone the Owner® 2.0: How to Build a Business That Doesn’t Break When You Step Away,” hosted by Dean Mercado, Online Marketing Muscle CEO and master coach. Mercado reveals the strategic blueprint for creating a company that thrives—even when the owner steps away. The track also includes a building service contractor panel, “Develop a Winning Strategy for Employee Recruitment AND Retention,” on Wednesday morning. A panel of industry experts will explore recruitment techniques to identify and attract the best candidates for your workforce, along with best practices for building a company culture that values employee development and satisfaction. Additionally, the show floor opens at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and features the Business Solutions Theater, where quick-hit sessions tackle marketing, recruitment, and business growth ideas. For full details and registration, navigate to issashow.com.
Keeping up with industry changes isn’t easy, but ISSA Show North America 2025 makes it possible. The show takes place Nov. 10-13 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The education program kicks off Monday morning and runs through Thursday. You can choose from a variety of full-day or half-day workshops or certification courses, such as: IEHA’s Certified Environmental Services Executive (CESE)/ Registered Environmental Services Executive (RESE) credential: This three-day program is ideal for facility service professionals in the healthcare and hospitality sector of the cleaning industry. IEHA’s Master Environmental Services Registered Executive (MESRE)/Master Environmental Services Certified Executive (MESCE) credential: This two-day master’s program is designed for elite members who are committed to continuous improvement and professionalism in their field. ISSA’s Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Certification Expert (CCE) credential: This workshop is for professionals in the industrial, commercial, residential, and public venue cleaning industry who want to learn the principles of effective cleaning management. Certified Workloading Specialist (CWS) program: Taught in Spanish, this updated course offers a workloading strategy with the ability to rebuild today's cleaning culture toward one of efficiency, innovation, balanced workload, and high-performance thinking. BSCAI’s Bidding & Estimating Seminars: Held in conjunction with the ISSA Show, the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI’s) Contracting Success 2025 show features two Bidding and Estimating Seminars. The 101-level seminar is designed for leaders and sales professionals who are ready to transition from residential and specialty cleaning clients to commercial janitorial customers. The 201-level seminar is intended for individuals seeking to enhance their best practices and elevate their skills to the next level.
The annual trade show that brings together leaders from the commercial, institutional, and residential cleaning industry—ISSA Show North America 2025—is open for registration. The show takes place Nov. 10-13 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Starting Sunday, Nov. 9, the show offers more than 90 educational sessions and workshops with dedicated tracks for building service contractors (BSCs), facility services professionals, and environmental services staff in the healthcare and hospitality industries. The show floor opens on Tuesday, Nov. 11, spotlighting the latest products and innovations in the cleaning industry. Attendees have numerous networking opportunities throughout the show, from happy hours and roundtable discussions to breakfasts and evening social events. Visit issashow.com to register, receive Las Vegas hotel and travel discounts, and learn how the show can help you grow your business.
