Autumn Fair, which is co-located with Moda this year, has introduced COVID-19 status checks for all attendees on arrival at the show – which takes place from September 5-8 at the NEC Birmingham – and has also updated its Safe & Secure guidelines.
All attendees, including visitors, exhibitors, contractors, venue and organiser staff, will need to verify their COVID-19 status on arrival for entry to the event: proof of completion of a full course of vaccination two weeks prior to arrival; proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test taken within 48hrs of arrival (retaken and reported every 72hrs); proof of natural immunity shown by a positive PCR test result for COVID-19, lasting for 180 days from the date of the positive test and following completion of the self-isolation period.
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Information for international exhibitors and visitors will be provided shortly.
“The health and safety of our customers and community have been, and continues to be, a top priority as we return to delivering events and facilitating trade again,” says Hyve Group’s operations director Ian Solomon. “As such, it was imperative for Autumn Fair and Moda to verify attendees’ COVID-19 status on arrival. We have made the decision to implement COVID-19 status checks, even though this is not currently mandated within government guidelines, as the evidence suggests that this is the best way for us to reduce the risk of transmission within the event itself.”
He continues: “Putting these checks in place adds an additional layer of reassurance for all attendees once they are inside the event. Furthermore, our risk assessment is substantial, and the updated Safe & Secure guidelines are designed to deliver industry leading health and safety standards and procedures that will help put the minds of our community at ease.”
Autumn Fair will also be a mask friendly event, although it is no longer mandatory to wear masks within event spaces.
Adds Hyve Group’s Julie Driscoll, managing director, Retail & Fashion: “All the measures being put in place are to help exhibitors and visitors feel confident about attending events once again. The new guidelines enable exhibitors and visitors to understand what to expect on site. With our long-standing heritage and experience, we can confidently deliver a trusted platform and marketplace for physical business to take place again and give buyers the chance to discover a whole host of inspirational products and collections from returning favourites, as well as new, sustainable, made in Britain, and a huge number of ‘exclusive to the Autumn Fair’ brands.”
Hyve Group states that Autumn Fair is on course to be the largest Home, Gift and Fashion event for the Autumn season. Co-located with Moda, it will be offering visitors mix of fashion, footwear, and jewellery within key shopping destinations – Home, Gift, Fashion, Design and Source.
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The full updated Safe and Secure Guidelines can be viewed at www.autumnfair.com/safe-secure with a dedicated section for exhibitors HERE.
Top: Autumn Fair is looking forward to welcoming visitors and exhibitors back safely in September.
