Leading conference and exhibition centre NAEC Stoneleigh has welcomed the government’s announcement that event venues will be permitted to reopen from October 1, subject to pilot schemes and industry guidelines.
Chris Hartley, managing director at NAEC Stoneleigh, said: “We’re delighted to be able to reopen but our key priority is to make sure our delegates, exhibitors and visitors feel safe and are fully protected at all times.
“The return of event activity will be under rigorous health and safety measures, developed in partnership by the venue, event organisers and industry associations.
“We have introduced, and will continue to review, stringent health and safety measures to ensure all our events can take place in a safe and controlled environment.
“These have been developed in line with the industry’s ‘All Secure Standard’, a best practice guide published by the Events Industry Alliance and endorsed by UK Government as the framework for the safe delivery of conferences, trade shows and exhibitions.
“By working collaboratively with all of our customers, contractors, partners and stakeholders, we know we can get back to delivering what everybody wants – great events – which are also safe events, while recognising that each one is different and presents its own unique challenges.”
NAEC Stoneleigh has created a re-opening guide to communicate what procedures have been put into place for welcoming visitors back safely.
This includes areas such as social distancing – clear markers and a one-way system in place with public seating placed strategically to support distancing.
Food and drink – the creation of a ‘to-go’ menu, operated on a distanced, one-way system, so no open products will be served. Transactions will be cashless if possible.
Cleaning and hygiene – improved ventilation where possible and increased cleaning across the venue. Hand sanitiser will also be available across the site.
Protect and detect – medical support onsite. Our staff will wear PPE and we will have PPE available to purchase.
Communication – event organisers will receive a dedicated event manager who will work with them to produce a risk assessment and Covid-safe floor plan.
View our Great Events, Safe Events reopening guide here.
To find out more information about NAEC Stoneleigh, visit www.naecstoneleigh.co.uk
