The Latest Articles, Protocols & Procedures for Your Next Event
A safe return to business means we need real change in how we create event experiences. AGS Exposition Services is actively preparing for the return of events with detailed plans and keeping up with the latest safety guidelines for clean and safe event spaces. Consider this page a central hub for any updates to our Events Guidelines, Best Practices, and Service Standards in response to our current state of events.
CLICK BELOW FOR OUR GUIDES AND RESOURCES FOR SAFE AND CLEAN EVENTS:
Promotional Safety Video to Attendees, Exhibitors & Sponsors
Use a video tour to communicate your event safety plan to your participants. Check out this sample sizzle reel we created for a client and how effectively it outlines the coordinated safety effort between all your event partners, from host cities and hotels to us as the General Service Contractor. Contact us if you need help putting one together.
Safety Infographic
Try introducing a safety infographic into your marketing communication plan — it’s a popular way of reaching participants and conveying information in an easy-to-digest format. We had fun putting this sample together!
Safety Response Marketing Communications
Be sure to proactively email participants with details of your safety plan as they become available. Check out this sample safety plan eblast template for inspiration.
Video Tour of Safety Products on Show Site
There is a safe and productive way to get back to events with the right set of safety structures, graphics and protocols. Click this video tour for a first-hand look of how it can be done or visit our full catalog of safety products. Watch Video
New Line of Safety Structures & Graphic
EAGS has added attractive and innovative new items to a full catalog of safety products. All products meet CDC recommended standards for event venues, and are perfect for branding and sponsorship. See More
Clean And Safe Events Guide
Essential to moving forward with current events, this Resource Guide is a comprehensive, live document capturing our efforts and industry standards Download
Getting Back to Events Resource Guide
Current best practices and procedures, this is the definitive Clean & Safe Events Guide you need. Download
Back to Business Catalog
Business and site solutions to ensure you are prepared for your guests, these products will ensure a safe return to business Download
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LATEST NEWS:
CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Travel for Fully Vaccinated People (April 2, 2021)
“Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for fully vaccinated people to reflect the latest evidence and science” (READ MORE)
Live events industry eyes pandemic comeback
“The “live economy” — broadway shows, concerts, music festivals and more — is in pandemic purgatory.” (READ MORE)
California To Allow Large Indoor Events, But With Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Test (April 2, 2021)
“California will soon allow indoor live performances and events in counties outside the state’s most-restrictive reopening tier, but the number of people allowed will increase if all attendees are tested or can provide a proof of vaccination.” (READ MORE)
I Attended A Live, In-Person Convention: Here’s How The Organizers Tried To Make It Safe (Oct 19, 2020)
“…the result was a realization that a business conference can happen safely today when the organization, hotel, and participants all want it to.” (READ MORE)
Harvard researchers discover a surprising reason why Zoom and Skype won’t kill business travel (Aug 12, 2020)
“Business travel: Turns out it does more than just fill up the front half of the airplane…The more business travelers a country received, the better its industrial ventures fared, and the higher its GDP climbed.” (READ MORE)
Positive findings released from global industry study (Aug 3, 2020)
“The interim findings, comprising over 9,000 responses from 30 countries, have shown that the absence of business events is having a significant negative impact on companies who rely on them.” (READ MORE)
Southeast Produce Council Announces Hybrid Experience at Southern Innovations (July 29, 2020)
” It’s full-steam ahead for the Southeast Produce Council (SEPC).” (READ MORE)
Philadelphia restricting events through 2021 – not to include conventions and sports (July 16, 2020)
“Public events do not include private meetings, conventions or events held in controlled environments and venues like hotels or the Pennsylvania Convention Center.” (READ MORE)
News 6 Orlando – AAU volleyball tournament at OCCC (July 14, 2020)
“Several safety protocols could be easily seen, including health screenings, temperature checks, a mask requirement, and no spectators.” (READ MORE)
TSNN – 2 successful shows in June (July 10, 2020)
“Results exceeded all expectations, and show officials report consistent order writing throughout the socially distant marketplace.”(READ MORE)
Event Marketer – Why pivot to digital instead of cancelling (July 9, 2020)
CANCELING YOUR EVENT? FOUR INSIGHTS ON PIVOTING TO DIGITAL (READ MORE)