July 23, 2021 Update
- The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) continues to adhere to all City of Austin, Travis County, State of Texas, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.
- While there are no specific orders in place currently, ACCD recommends that protective masks are worn during your visit to the facility. Face coverings are optional for event attendees, staff and contractors.
- Should clients choose to require face masks for attendees, communication and enforcement would be their responsibility.
- Per the recommendations of Austin and Travis County health officials, the City of Austin has entered COVID-19 risk-based Stage 4 Guidelines. Although a mask mandate is not essential, Stage 4 recommendations are masks should be worn regardless of vaccination status.
- View ACCD’s Client Resource and Safety Action Plan by clicking the link to see what makes the Austin Convention Center a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star accredited facility. ACCD is committed to keeping us all safe and healthy!
July 1, 2021 Update
Welcome back and we look forward to seeing you in Austin. The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) continues to adhere to all City of Austin, Travis County, State of Texas, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. Please expect the following the next time you visit our facility:
- Although ACCD recommends that you wear a mask during your visit to our facility, face coverings are optional for attendees, staff, and clients, and enforcement is now the responsibility of the client.
- July 2021 and beyond – No social distancing obligation
- Health screenings and temperature checks upon entry are not required but are available as optional services per client request
- The Austin Convention Center has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities
- Frequent touchpoints such as escalator rails, door handles, and elevator buttons will continue to be disinfected and visitors may see additional attention to regular sanitation schedules to the bathrooms and equipment
- Employees have received training for proper procedures to utilize all sanitization equipment, including UV disinfecting units and electrostatic sprayers.
- View ACCD’s Client Resource and Safety Action Plan by clicking the link to see what makes the Austin Convention Center a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star accredited facility. We appreciate your commitment to keeping us all safe and healthy!