Katie Niland , sales director at golf resort The Belfry , shares her tips for arranging an outdoor event this summer
s lockdown restrictions begin to ease and with the Government aiming to remove most restrictions on social contact by 21 June , many companies looking to engage their teams or clients are in the first instance looking at outdoor events .
Katie Niland , sales director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort , shares with Conference News how the resort is gearing up for outdoor events this summer and offers her advice on what planners should be looking out for when arranging their next outdoor event .
Left : Kate Niland
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The main concern for event planners and corporates is keeping their teams and delegates safe . Before we even begin the booking process , we ensure that all enquiries receive details on our safety guidelines so that they know we will offer a safe environment .
We have invested in new cleaning equipment meeting the highest standard in cleanliness procedures and protocols across all areas of the resort , and we have been awarded the AIM secure accreditation and VisitBritain ’ s ‘ We ’ re Good to Go ’ industry standard . Our staff and guests have had access to daily rapid testing since the summer as it is vital for us while hosting elite sports teams .
The great outdoors Requests for outdoor events have been on the rise over the last few years , especially as we are seeing warmer and longer British summers , and as we are fortunate to be set within 550 acres of rolling countryside . The pandemic has increased this demand and once the Government announced the roadmap out of lockdown , our enquiries shot through the roof . Although social contact restrictions are easing , many planners feel safer arranging events outdoors given the lower risk of infection .
Taking your event outdoors offers a variety of exciting options and The Belfry ’ s extensive outdoor space means we can host all types of events . From mini-festivals and outdoor TV screenings on our stunning Lichfield lawn to team-building activities including mini golf , disc golf , treasure hunts , Segway riding or laser clay pigeon shooting . Corporate sports days are always popular with traditional games including an egg and spoon race , three-legged race , and wheelbarrow race . www . conference-news . co . uk