As pharmaceutical companies around the world roll out effective COVID-19 vaccines, the hospitality sector is planning for the inevitable surge of the Meeting and Events industry.
The message is clear throughout the industry of event venue management, "the safety and wellbeing of our guests, employees, and visitors is our top priority.” Major hotels and venues have released statements outlining their commitment to safety in planning COVID secure meetings. Many with new procedures in place ranging from heat sensors to complimentary COVID-19 testing on properties.
While there is no new message here, all hotels have put in place best practices to align with global health guidance. How an organization approaches and elevates risk management in what has been deemed “the new normal” will help build resilience and agility for the future.
Fairmont Austin recently accommodated a biotech conference with assigned seating, encouraging attendees to limit their various surface exposure and reduce surface contamination. The hotel used colored bracelets to display peoples’ confidence by being approached so attendees could clearly navigate a networking setting. With socially distanced dining, guests used a tabletop light when they needed assistance from a waitperson, which was also an indication that table members had all put on suitable masks before the staff approached.
Event Planners and Venue Managers Collaborate for COVID Secure Meetings
Meeting and Events professionals anticipate planning events with infectious disease safety protocols well into the future. Where industry guidance can provide useful insight and tools for success, local laws and regulations should take precedent in your international event and travel planning. Sources such as the World Health Organization’s Coronavirus Dashboard serve as a great starting point for planning a potential face-to-face event.
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