As local communities across the globe reopen parts of their economies in the safest way possible, ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management and services company, has begun deploying VenueShield, its comprehensive and industry-leading reopening program. The protocols and procedures are being activated in various stages worldwide at more than 325 ASM Global facilities, providing the highest levels of safety, security and consumer confidence, in alignment with approvals from local government officials and health care experts.

In addition, Destination El Paso, has received accreditation by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, as a Star Facility. This program by GBAC ensures that proper work practices, procedures and protocols to prepare, respond and recover from outbreaks and pandemics are in place at facilities.

GBAC accreditation, a gold star program for preparedness, means that the facility has:
• Established and maintained a cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention program to minimize risks associated with infectious agents like COVID-19.
• The proper cleaning protocols, disinfection techniques and work practices are in place to combat biohazards and infectious disease.
• Highly skilled cleaning professionals are trained for outbreak and infectious disease preparation and response.