North America's Top Valet Parkers Compete in 2015 National Valet Olympics

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The biennial 2015 National Valet Olympics, occurring in conjunction with the National Parking Association (NPA) 2015 Convention & Exposition, kicked off this morning at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Florida. NPA's Convention & Expo began August 31 and runs through September 3, also at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

The Valet Olympics is an international skills competition representing valet teams of four from both the private and public sectors, showcasing the professionalism and skills of front-line employees serving parkers across North America.

On Wednesday, September 2, teams will compete in the Key Jumble and Luggage Load. On Thursday, September 3, teams will compete in the Precision Parking and Valet Relay. The Valet Olympics will conclude with a Valet Olympics Award Lunch.

This year's competing valet teams are from the following parking companies and NPA members: Advanced Parking Concepts, Ameripark, LAZ Parking, Parksman Parking, Towne Park, Ultimate Hospitality and Universal Parking.

The Valet Olympics build staff morale and instill the spirit of friendly competition. All teams compete for the Herb Citrin Trophy, named for the late "father of valet parking" and the founder/owner of Valet Parking Service.

The Valet Olympics are presented by NPA's Valet Council, the Valet Olympics Committee and NPA's Convention Program Planning Committee.

For more information on the National Valet Olympics and the 2015 NPA Convention & Exposition, go to npaconvention.org/2015.

About NPA: The National Parking Association is the nation's leading parking trade group advancing the interests of the private and public sector in parking technology, sustainable mobility, certification, advocacy, research and education. Founded in 1951, NPA has more than 2,500 members and represents all segments of the parking industry. http://weareparking.org/.

Contact: Christina Garneski
202.296.4336
[email protected]

SOURCE National Parking Association

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