Events Industry Council Releases Resources for Destinations Accepted Practices Guide
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Washington, DC, USA (20 November 2020) – Today, the Events Industry Council (EIC) released the Resources for Destinations Accepted Practices Guide for Convention and Visitors Bureaux and Destination Marketing Organisations (CVBs/DMOs). It is the newest work by EIC’s APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force.
The new guide:
- Maps the event journey in a destination
- Provides key planning questions for CVBs/DMOs and event organisers
- Provides crisis communications resources and worksheet
- Discusses the transforming role of CVBs/DMOs, convention centres and major venues during COVID-19
- Links to global and regional pandemic communication resources
- Offers a look inside CVB/DMO practices
“Destination Management Organizations (CVBs) will continue to play a pivotal role in our recovery and remain an essential voice in this conversation as industry professionals across the globe seek to better understand the safety protocols, alliances and external factors needed to host in-person and hybrid events to rebuild our industry,” said Amy Calvert, CEO, Events Industry Council.
“This guide is the result of a global collaboration,” said Destinations working group Chair David Kliman, CMM, President, The Kliman Group. “We’re grateful to the more than 50 global destinations whose practices and policies were reviewed, summarised and curated for inclusion as part of this most recent resource.”
Previous releases of EIC accepted practices guides and supporting materials include Meeting and Event Design, Health and Safety for Hotels, Workforce and Wellness, Travel and Transportation. Other key supporting materials include EIC Principles for Recovery, Code of Conduct, Key Questions for Event Organisers, Air Travel Planning and Know Before You Go.
The APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force is led by Co-chairs Michael Dominguez, President and CEO, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), and Kristin Horstman, Senior Director, Strategic Events, Salesforce. With representation from across the many sectors and regions of the global events ecosystem, the APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force provides a voice in planning, preparing and participating in our recovery and our future. The task force is also amplifying the story of our economic and social impact as advocates for our industry.
The full roster of Task Force members can be found on the EIC website here.
About the Events Industry Council
The Events Industry Council’s more than 30 member organisations represent over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties involved in the events industry. The Events Industry Council’s vision is to be the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence. It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme and signature programme activities. The CMP credential is recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous exam. The four signature programmes – Sustainability and Social Impact, Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX), Knowledge and Leadership – represent the key initiatives, assets, services and products for the Events Industry Council. Learn more online at www.eventscouncil.org.
