BOX ELDER, S.D. – LIV Hospitality’s top housekeeping professionals put their skills to the test
recently during the company’s Housekeeping Championship Finals at The Box Elder Events Center,
earning the opportunity to represent South Dakota at the internationally recognized ISSA
Housekeeping Olympics this November.
The championship marked the culmination of LIV Hospitality’s “Road to Vegas” competition series,
with team members advancing through regional qualifiers for a chance to compete on a national
stage. Finalists faced a series of fast-paced challenges, including bed-making races, toilet paper
pyramid building, mop relays, vacuum challenges, and a buffer pad toss, showcasing the speed,
precision, teamwork, and attention to detail that define great hospitality.
“Today was about recognizing the Associates who make our hotels successful every single day,” said
Kayti Ratigan, Chief of Operations for LIV Hospitality. “Housekeeping requires incredible attention to
detail, efficiency, teamwork, and pride in your work. We wanted to celebrate those skills and give our
team members the opportunity to compete for something truly special.”
The winning competitors will now travel to Las Vegas to compete in the ISSA Housekeeping
Olympics on November 16 at Michelob Ultra Arena inside Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The annual
event is part of ISSA Show North America and attracts competitors from hospitality and healthcare
organizations across the country.
The Housekeeping Olympics has earned national attention in recent years, generating coverage from
outlets including Inside Edition, FOX5 Las Vegas, The Washington Post, and TMZ. Now, LIV
Hospitality’s champions will have the opportunity to represent both the company and South Dakota
among some of the industry’s best housekeeping professionals.
LIV Hospitality Team Members Advancing to the ISSA Housekeeping Olympics:
- Adrianna Young Bear
- Tanya Richards
- Miranda Short Bear
- Sam Welch
- Crystal Stands
- Alyssa Broken Robe
- Auston Magelky
- Denysia Johnson
- Cheyenne Tallman
- Nicole Cizek
- Ian Garcia
- Reta Jack
