...from touch down to take-off
Passenger safety is Edmonton International Airport (EIA)'s highest priority. In addition to the GBAC STAR Accreditation, EIA is accredited by Airports Council International's rigorous Airport Health Accreditation Programme.
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TRAXX Coachlines is a charter coach company who provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation. They are leaders in the industry due to their high-quality equipment, comprehensive safety programs and procedures, and impeccable customer service.
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Partner hotels in Edmonton let you rest easy with increased cleaning and disinfecting protocols for lobbies, guest rooms, all common areas, and amenities.
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Standardized cleaning protocols ensure all spaces are thoroughly sanitized before, during, and after your event.
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Why Edmonton? Our team of experts, and an impressive roster of partners, have come together to create a safe ecosystem for conferences and major events.
Edmonton is the only GBAC STAR accredited destination in Canada.
More than one-million square feet of meetings and event space to safely spread out.
Proud member of the Hybrid City Alliance, ensuring you remain connected to the best virtual/hybrid event technology and experts.
Masks are encouraged at many businesses
and public spaces.
Proven success collaborating as a destination to host safe and successful major events.
Free consultation and support from our dedicated team of conference and event experts.
We're elevating our standards for cleanliness and outbreak prevention from our international airport to major venues throughout the city of Edmonton.
Simply put, the GBAC STAR™ Accreditation program is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation. Not only will our participating properties look and feel clean, but our cleaning protocols will be validated by the gold-standard program that prepares us with the right systems to protect you against biorisk situations, including COVID-19.
Coming to Edmonton means you and your event attendees can be confident when you see the GBAC STAR™ seal — you'll know the facility staff are properly trained and working hard to ensure your safety.
Edmonton is the only Canadian city, and one of only four cities in North America, that have achieved the GBAC STAR™ Accreditation. From touchdown to takeoff, our international airport, hotels and venues are doing everything they can to keep you safe and healthy while you’re in town (and we have the official accreditation to prove it)!
From arrival at the Edmonton International Airport, to your hotel check-in process and your in-venue experience, you can expect an aligned approach to health & safety. All participating GBAC STAR™ properties must show compliance with the same health & safety standards including: infectious disease prevention planning, outbreak response planning, PPE protocols, employee training, employee health programs, the use of Health Canada approved disinfection chemicals, Health Canada approved disinfection techniques and more.
We are always consulting with our local health authorities to abide by the most current guidelines. You can learn more about the current public health measures and restrictions by visiting the Alberta Health Services website.
Edmonton facility or venue managers who are interested in learning more about how you can obtain the GBAC STAR™ Accreditation can contact Explore Edmonton for more information.
Confirm your booking in Edmonton before December 31, 2022 to receive major perks for business events who book in Edmonton.
Earn a cash rebate and venue discounts based on the parameters of your event*
Complimentary carbon offsetting for your business event*
At the Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton EXPO Centre, and participating hotels
Complimentary consultation and support from our conference and events service experts.