Surf Expo has announced on its website that in line with CDC guidelines, everyone attending the Sept. 9-11, 2021, show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando is required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status while at the show and all show functions, including the show floor and registration areas. Masks will also be provided at the event if needed.
“Surf Expo is excited to welcome our buyers and vendors back to forge new relationships and celebrate old ones,” the website says. “Our team is committed to creating an event experience where our customers, partners and employees can safely and effectively conduct business. The health and safety of our customers, team members and communities is our #1 priority.”
Surf Expo held a safe and successful show in January 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center, which is among the safest venues in the country, according to the show organizer, Emerald. It has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) accreditation, meaning it follows the highest standards for cleaning and sanitization.
“We are constantly monitoring changes in COVID-19 protocols and working with our venues to ensure all necessary health measures are in place and comply with current local, state and government health policies and CDC guidelines,” Surf Expo says.
The most current information is available at www.surfexpo.com/the-show/health-safety.
Surf Expo Health & Safety Protocol includes the following check lists:
Before you arrive
- Have you completed a self-assessment, and are you symptom-free? If you feel sick, please stay home. You can refer to the CDC’s COVID-19 Self-Checker reference guide for any questions on symptoms by clicking here.
- Check your flight and travel arrangements.
- Have your digital or print registration confirmation ready when you arrive – the more prepared you are, the faster entry will be.
- In line with CDC guidelines, everyone is required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status while at the show and all show functions (this includes the show floor and registration areas). Masks will also be provided at the event if needed.
- We have an open line of communication in place with the facility, hotel partners, and local health officials.
- Before the doors open, we will conduct inspections to ensure the venue is safe, clean and ready for business.
Arriving at Surf Expo
- Please plan accordingly and allot extra time when arriving at the show and making appointments with your customers.
- We ask that you fully comply with applicable CDC COVID-19 health and safety measures and protocols for attendance at Surf Expo
- Have you completed a daily self-assessment, and are you symptom-free? If you feel sick, please stay home. You can refer to the CDC’s COVID-19 Self-Checker reference guide for any questions on symptoms.
- Make sure you have a face mask. In line with CDC guidelines, everyone is required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status while at the show and all show functions (this includes the show floor and registration areas). Masks will also be provided at the event if needed.
- Social distancing requirements will be in compliance with the venue/facility guidelines.
Inside the show
- Again, make sure you have a face mask. In line with CDC guidelines, everyone is required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status while at the show and all show functions (this includes the show floor and registration areas). Masks will also be provided at the event if needed.
- Please follow all recommended Health & Safety Measures, including: washing your hands often, covering your cough or sneeze, and staying home if you are sick.
- We’ve increased staff and security to provide the best customer service and information accessibility.
- Exhibitors will have access to enhanced cleaning and disinfection services for their booths.
- Daily disinfecting will take place to sanitize all seating, restrooms and frequently touched public areas.
- Feeling sick unexpectedly at the show? Medical personnel will be on-site to assist anyone feeling unwell.
