Events for the new era

Hilton’s ‘hybrid ready’ properties offer seamless connectivity and expertise from a dedicated team

While most meetings and events are on hold for the time being, the vaccine rollout means we may soon see the return of business gatherings, although they will look a little different from before. Hotels are devising innovative solutions for your next get-together. Here we round up some of the major programmes in place – from hybrid events that combine in-person and virtual participation, to measures such as temperature checks and testing procedures.

HILTON

Hilton has extended its cleaning protocols to its event operations, calling it Hilton Event Ready with Clean Stay. The programme includes meeting room seals and checklists, sanitising stations, a playbook offering guidance and resources for planning events (including testing provider details) and a physical distancing meal service.

Hilton also recently introduced a set of solutions to help event organisers plan hybrid meetings at participating hotels (). In October 2020, it held its global sales hybrid event at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in Virginia (pictured). The›“hybrid ready” properties offer seamless connectivity, a›planning playbook and expertise from