IEHA Announces 35th Annual Housekeeping Olympics with Expanded Healthcare Sector Participation

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, November 10, 2025, 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.

About ISSA
With more than 11,000 members-including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members-ISSA is the world's leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Milan, Italy; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800.

About IEHA
The Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association (IEHA), a division of ISSA and part of the ISSA Healthcare Platform, focuses on the healthcare and hospitality sectors of the cleaning industry. This 1,300-plus-member professional association was founded in 1930 and merged with ISSA in 2017. Executive housekeepers manage environmental service programs in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. They direct staff, ranging from a few to several hundred people, and handle budgets ranging from thousands of dollars to millions. IEHA provides members with an array of channels through which they can achieve personal and professional growth.

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For more information, contact ISSA Senior Director of Marketing Jill Nuppenau at [email protected]; phone, 847-982-0800 Ext. 1367.