A Ray of Hope in the Pandemic Blues

Overcoming hurdles, adapting to changes, and moving on, is what the pandemic has taught the Event Industry. In 2020 the events took a halt for a few months due to Covid 19. But this halt didn’t only cause a negative effect on the industry, it rather gave birth to new ideas to deal with the situation. As soon as the restrictions were released there was a boom in the industry as people whose events were canceled, rescheduled to the earliest feasible time.

Gradually, the way how people looked at events changed, everyone was concerned about their safety in the events. So events started with a limited number of people with masks and sanitizers being the chief guests. As traveling was restored people started planning destination events which was indeed a great achievement after the pandemic.

Though online events have helped the industry a lot it yet they couldn’t fill people’s hearts with the same amount of joy, excitement, glitz, and glam of an offline event. We can’t say that the pandemic has diminished the value of attending the events in person. Rather when the restrictions eased people started attending events in person wholeheartedly. In terms of bouncing back from Covid-19, not only personal events are taking place but also Corporate events. The Event Industry helps out people with coming together, face-to-face interaction, and connecting with a physical touch which is a very important aspect during this time of rapid change due to the pandemic.

The Tier 2 City Patna witnessed a series of events in the last Quarter of the year 2021, Events were managed and conducted by a Patna-based agency Eventoss Entertainment shows the greeting approach how we haven’t yet given up on Physical Events. To list a few, SBI Life Vijay Sankalp – SBI life Vijay sankalp 2021 at hotel chanakya Patna. This was more of an appreciation event. Reward and recognition to achieve targets from RM and BM. Employees were rewarded. GM of SBI was the chief guest for the event being followed by a Gala dinner. 55th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers & International Symposium – The event was about challenges and technological solutions for ensuring food, water, and energy security. Emerging trends in Agricultural, engineering education, and research and extension. It was a hybrid event. Scientists all over India came along with their research papers. Aashirvad Pipe – Aashirvad Pipe launched its product chrome plated bath fitting. The product was launched in 5 different locations: – Patna, Purnia, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, and Ranchi. Though being an internal event, it portrayed cheers from the employees. Louis Philippe – Louis Philippe launches the biggest store of the entire North–East in Kankarbagh, Patna. A fashion show also took place followed by the band performance. Patna Smart City Walkathon – As a part of the celebration of the iconic week Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Patna smart city under the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Walkathon was observed on the occasion of the Gandhi Jayanti.

Definitely, the Event Industry is more cautious now than ever before. The venues are being checked, sanitized. Spaces are being planned according to the number of guests. Safety is the priority for any event. Even the details of each person attending an event (name, address, body temperature) are being noted and checked for safety purposes.
The Event Industry has always tried, to balance with the client’s requirements and Government guidelines, and come up with the best possible outcome. Slowly the world is moving towards the good old model of supply and demand so is the Event Industry. With vaccinations, people are slowly getting rid of masks and moving towards their previous lifestyle. Events are becoming more enjoyable as we are adapting ourselves to the new normal. In the contemporary situation, the pandemic challenges don’t seem to be settling yet so far but significant studies, vaccination programs, and protocols would definitely restore normality in the near time.