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Dubai Mall is First Shopping Center to Achieve GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

The Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, along with 14 additional facilities around the globe have achieved GBAC STAR facility accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association.

Key Points: 
  • The Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, along with 14 additional facilities around the globe have achieved GBAC STAR facility accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association.
  • There are currently more than 3,000 facilities in 66 different countries undergoing the process of earning GBAC STAR accreditation.
  • Were excited to announce the Dubai Mall as the largest facility to date to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation along with these other leading venues around the world, said GBAC Executive Director Patricia Olinger.
  • Several five-star hotels, including the historic Ashford Castle built in the 12th century, have successfully achieved GBAC STAR accreditation.

Theaters, Hotels, Convention Centers and Other Facilities Nationwide Earn GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, today announced a new round of facilities that have achieved GBAC STAR facility accreditation .

Key Points: 
  • The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, today announced a new round of facilities that have achieved GBAC STAR facility accreditation .
  • As the industrys only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation, GBAC STAR validates a facilitys preparedness for biorisk situations like the novel coronavirus.
  • GBAC STAR is designed for facilities of all types, from hotels to stadiums to restaurants to schools and more.
  • To review a full list of GBAC STAR accredited facilities, committed facilities, and industry supporters, visit https://gbac.issa.com/gbac-star-facilities-and-supporters/ .