Event venues reopen at full capacity

The Austin Convention Center and the Palmer Events Center want the community to know that both venues “have returned to pre-pandemic guidelines and are open for full capacity events.” That means no social distancing, no face masks and no capacity or occupancy limits. If event participants prefer to wear face coverings, “enforcement is the client’s responsibility.” The convention center will provide optional health screenings and temperature checks if clients request those services. As Paul Barnes, the convention center COO, confirmed in a news release, “We are open! The planning and booking of large, small and other local events are taking place at ACC and PEC, and our team is ready to bring your events to life. We are ready to host face to face events again in order that we may begin to heal our beleaguered meetings and events industry.”