Posts tagged with ‘event safety’
Latest News: How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Impacting Events
Here we bring you the latest updates on how the global event community is responding to the rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic RESOURCES: Five Tips for Developing a Robust On-site Health Security Plan Four Issues to Consider When Negotiating Event Contracts Amid COVID-19 Industry Experts Forecast What’s Next for the ‘New Normal’ Reopening Lessons from...
Covid-19 Cancellations, Venue Tactics and Health Safety Tips
MWC Barcelona was the catalyst, but a wave of event cancelations are being announced in real time as the coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to spread at an unprecedented rate. Many cancellations pertain to global shows like MWC and Cisco Live: Melbourne, but U.S. cancellations are also beginning to crop up as reports of how the virus...
Covid-19: Navigating the Coronavirus and Events
[Updated Feb. 18] Being part of an industry that thrives on face-to-face interactions and global travel makes the coronavirus a concerning issue for event professionals. The illness on Jan. 30 was declared a global health emergency and on Feb. 12, the GSMA officially canceled MWC Barcelona, the world’s largest mobile show—and other brands followed suit,...
Event Safety: How the Industry is Addressing Heightened Security Risks
Event safety protocols have always been a priority for event marketers. But in the past couple of years, incidents involving active shooters have presented a new, sobering reality for marketers responsible for planning group gatherings. This heightened threat has led to new training and updated event safety plans to ensure that staff, clients and attendees...