EMA calls for enforcement of COVID-19 safety amidst re-start of events
July, 14, 2021
Urges industry, venues, and clients to pledge support to follow suggested guidelines
Expresses grave concern over survival of industry if safety violations lead to further outbreaks
130,000 jobs and 600,000 livelihoods connected to the Rs 30 Bn industry at risk
Calls for prioritizing industry in vaccination rollout, 60% national threshold needed to safely scale-up events
Emphasizes country’s potential as safe hub for MICE tourism if pandemic can be controlled
Following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Colombo, the Event Management Association (EMA) issued comprehensive guidelines for hosting COVID-safe events and called for strictest possible adherence from stakeholders.