Hospitality

HVAC maintenance

Preventative HVAC maintenance tips for fall

Fall HVAC maintenance allows you to look ahead to upcoming spring repairs, budget spending for upcoming expenditures, and keep your building in its best shape for the coming year.
fall pests

How to prepare your facility for fall pests

As temperatures drop, buildings are vulnerable to pests looking for food and shelter from the outdoor elements.
grease

Grease and degreasers: what you need to know

Most commercial kitchens share one thing in common: grease. That poses several risks.
pests

Protecting your facility from pandemic-hardened pests

Social distancing and reduced capacities have emboldened pests and created additional challenges for facilities.
UV-C light

Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces

Historically, there have been two strategies to address the safety concerns with using UV-C light to disinfect air in occupied spaces.
cleaning

Cleaning is caring — it’s not rocket science

As restrictions lift and foot traffic increases, the American Cleaning Institute’s Brian Sansoni says it’s time to go back to basics.
bed bugs

Toronto is Canada’s hotspot for bed bugs

As Canadians start to travel back into facilities en masse, so too will bed bugs. So what can be done to stop them?
GBAC

GBAC publishes IAQ infection prevention strategy paper

The paper addresses several strategies for improving indoor air quality in facilities such as schools, restaurants, convention centres & gyms.
germ-repelling seat coverings

Airlines demand germ-repelling seat coverings

Demand for coverings that deter the spread of viruses and bacteria has soared as airlines look to mitigate time and financial losses.
carpet cleanliness

How carpet cleanliness creates confidence

83 per cent of respondents to a new Whittaker/Harris Poll survey say well-maintained carpet improves their confidence in a facility.
Hilton hotels

Hilton Hotels to eschew daily room cleanings

The chain's U.S. properties will only clean guest rooms upon request until the fifth day of a stay.
Yorkdale

Yorkdale becomes first Canadian retail centre to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation

Yorkdale is the latest Canadian facility to achieve the certification, which indicates that best infection prevention practices are in place.
hand sanitizer

Facility managers vastly increase hand sanitizer stations

The trend has been most notable in office, industrial, and foodservice facilities, finds a GP PRO survey.
building technology

How to optimize building technology management

Leveraging appropriate service technology and integrated service tools can ensure buildings are safe and properly maintained. 
hotel housekeepers

Hotel housekeepers now being paid to get COVID-19 vaccine

Some employers are starting to offer paid time off as a motivation for workers to get the COVID-19 shot.
CloroxPro

CloroxPro partners with ISSA to support small businesses

CloroxPro has collaborated with ISSA and GBAC to help foodservice and hospitality businesses maintain a cleaner environment.
IEHA

IEHA renews focus on healthcare and hospitality

IEHA has announced an updated brand identity, including a new name and logo, to reflect its role in the healthcare and hospitality industries.