Visit Baltimore Annual Report FY 2021-2022 2021 | Page 22

FACILITATING SAFER MEETINGS

The Safer Meetings Platform was created to provide connections , information and resources to meeting planners and attendees in order to have the safest event possible . From the health of attendees to protocols in the event of weatherrelated emergencies , the Visit Baltimore team is ready to ensure all visitors to Baltimore feel safe , secure and warmly welcomed .
The toolkit includes risk mitigation checklists , crisis communication documents , connection to public safety agencies in the city , and information about our GBAC STARâ„¢ accreditation program .
SAFER MEETINGS FOR EVENT PROFESSIONALS
SAFER MEETINGS FOR EVENT ATTENDEES
PRIORITIZING PUBLIC HEALTH : GBAC STAR ACCREDITATION
In an effort to prepare facilities for the eventual return of meetings travel , Visit Baltimore partnered with the Global Biorisk Advisory Council ( GBAC ) to implement STAR Accreditation for Baltimore venues , including stadiums , hotels , restaurants , attractions and more to ensure the highest standards in sanitization and cleanliness . The process is extensive and includes 20 program elements with specific performance and guidance criteria that each facility must meet .
This past year , dozens of facilities have achieved GBAC STAR accreditation , including BWI Airport , Baltimore Convention Center , Foreman Wolf Restaurant Group , City Cruises and more . Overall , Visit Baltimore has worked with 97 facilities , and is currently in the process of becoming one of only a select few to receive GBAC STAR accreditation as a destination .
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