Several new facilities around the world have achieved GBAC STAR facility accreditation from The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA.
Designed to help facilities of all sizes develop a comprehensive system of cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention, GBAC STAR helps facilities better prepare for, respond to, and recover from biohazard situations like the novel coronavirus.
Patricia Olinger, GBAC Executive Director, said: “GBAC STAR continues to be a sought-after program because it offers credible third-party validation and provides organisations with a practical framework for cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention. We are excited to welcome these organisations into the prestigious group of GBAC STAR-accredited facilities.”
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, one of the first organisations to commit to GBAC STAR as a part of its Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment, revealed the first properties to achieve accreditation:
- Hyatt Regency Miami, Florida
- Hyatt Regency Kiev, Ukraine
- Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, Thailand
- Andaz Capital Gate Abdu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
With a peak capacity of more than 100,000 spectators, AT&T Stadium, home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Irving, Texas, joins an impressive list of stadiums and arenas to earn GBAC STAR accreditation.
The Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort in Tragaki Beach, Zakynthos, Greece, received accreditation through Leading Hotels of the World, a collection of uncommon luxury hotels that offers its members GBAC STAR facility accreditation as a part of its Healthy Stays Commitment.
Additionally, ISSA CIMS-GB-certified building service contractor Farnek Services in Dubai, UAE, is among the first of its kind to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation for its own facility.
ISSA Executive Director, John Barrett, added: “The demand for the GBAC STAR program continues to grow as more facilities seek a formal approach to cleaning and disinfection. From hotels to stadiums to independent building service contractors, we’re working with organisations of varying sizes and types to ensure they are ready for biorisk situations.”
