'Keep asking your delegates to wear masks' is the latest advice from the Meetings Industry Association (mia).
The guidance, which has been issued following the government’s publication of non-mandatory advice, encourages venues and organisers to continue asking event attendees to wear face masks, while also keeping cleaning protocols and stringent risk management practices in place.
Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: “With England recently entering step 4 of the government roadmap and restrictions easing across the UK, there has been much anticipation for a return to more standard procedures and practices. Without mandatory government guidance, however, there will naturally be differences in service standards and the implementation of COVID-Secure protocols across different venues and organisations.
“We know that the sector is diligent, acts responsibly and maintains the highest of service standards and that it will continue to proceed with caution through this next transition. However, now is time to proceed not just with caution, but consistency, and we, therefore, felt it was crucial for us to issue best practice guidance to the sector as we look to assure both government and the public that even in instances of increased cases, we as a sector can provide confidence to event bookers and delegates.”
View and download the best practice guidance here.
A desire to travel led Holly Patrick to the business meetings and events world and she’s never looked back. Holly takes a particular interest in event sustainability and creating a diverse and inclusive industry. When she’s not working, she can be found rolling skating along Brighton seafront listening to an eclectic playlist, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Sean Paul, and Arooj Aftab.
