Branson’s Health & Safety Guidance for Meeting & Event Planners
Last updated on 8/9/2021
In Branson, we believe in upholding high standards of health and safety to ensure that you can attend meetings with confidence and comfort in our city. Our goal is to safely deliver the Branson experience to you and your attendees.
Here’s what planners can expect for meetings and conventions in our modern Midwest destination.
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What’s Open?
- Everything in Branson is open for your attendees to meet and retreat, stay and play, wine and dine and explore and experience our destination during your next meeting or event. Check businesses for individual hours.
Branson Convention Center
- The Branson Convention Center, an ASM Global VenueShield facility, continues to follow the precautionary guidelines of the CDC and other public health organizations, which include increased signage outlining precautions, regular cleaning and sanitizing of the facility’s public spaces and high-touchpoint areas, additional hand sanitizer stations throughout the venue and more.
- Bridging the Gap: Acknowledging the beneficial components of hybrid options for meetings and events, Branson’s hospitality community adapted and embraced the change happening to an industry catapulted into a digitally-focused era.
Meeting Hotels and Event Venues
- Clean and clean again! Branson meeting hotels, resorts and venues—including the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, Hilton Promenade, Big Cedar Lodge and more—are following cleanliness and safety guidelines for lodging.
- Learn more about how Branson meeting hotels and venues are operating safely and what planners can anticipate when they bring their meeting or event to our destination.
Restaurants, Attractions & Entertainment
- Recommendations and guidelines for maintaining cleanliness Branson restaurants and bars have been suggested by various leading brands in the food and beverage industry.
- Branson has no shortage of group activities, entertainment options and attractions—all of which are dedicated to following health and sanitation measures in place to get back to business.
Expansive Outdoors & Green Spaces
- The Branson region has expansive outdoor and green spaces for attendees to hike, bike, and explore. Groups can spend the day on Table Rock Lake or Lake Taneycomo or hit the links at one of the famous golf courses nestled in the Ozarks.
Any Upcoming Events for Groups to Enjoy?
- Obviously! There are many local events planned for 2021 and beyond in Branson—from festivals to concerts to special shows. For updates and more information, check out our calendar of events and make sure to include at least one of these can’t-miss experiences during your next meeting.
We Believe Successful Meetings Makes Us All Stronger
Learn more about what the Branson hospitality community has been doing to implement better health and safety standards in all convention facilities, hotels, venues and gathering spaces. We believe in bringing our best for meetings and events—now and in the future.
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Additional Info
We will continue to work in coordination with our partner agencies, as well as the state and federal government, to monitor this evolving situation and to ensure our response actions are based on the latest facts. You can learn more about how Branson is doing its part by following Branson’s Safety Measures and the community-generated guidelines released by the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB.
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