Would a vaccination requirement change the likelihood of you attending a trade show? GPWA MEMBER POLL COVID-19 vaccinationmandates have been a hot-button topic all over the world in recent months, and the gaming industry is no different. With live conferences resuming as the pandemic refuses to go away, event organizers are following a variety of procedures to minimize risk and ensure attendees are kept as safe as possible. Frequently, but not always, such policies are based on local government mandates. The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) instituted a directive that went beyond government-mandated requirements for the event that was held in Las Vegas in early October, insisting that all attendees show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. Not surprisingly, when this news broke, it ignited some spirited debates. On the GPWA Forum, we ran a poll asking if such a mandate would decrease or increase the likelihood of our members choosing to attend a trade show and the results proved just how decisive this topic can be. See below for the voting results and a few comments from our members. To see more details about this poll and view all of the feedback we received, visit gpwa.org/441. 35%I would be much more likely to attend a show if vaccination was required. 3%I would be more likely to attend a show if vaccination was required. 26%It would not change how likely I would be to attend a show if vaccination was required. 3%I would be less likely to attend a show if vaccination was required. 33%I would be much less likely to attend a show if vaccination was required. Comments from GPWA members Juan Roman PRIVATE MEMBER Isn’t it then easier to just get vaccinated and travel virtually without any restrictions? Granted, the COVID protocols, all the paperwork, masks and restrictions are a pain, but I don’t want to spend my whole life being afraid and not leaving home at the first sign of trouble. PROFRBcom PRIVATE MEMBER I am currently in a location where mask mandates and vaccination passports are illegal. No one is dropping dead in the streets from a pandemic. wonderpunter PRIVATE MEMBER Only reason I’m getting vaccinated is so I can travel again. I had close family members in hospital and others still with long-term effects of COVID and another who passed away. So many peoples’ views will be based on their own personal experience. G P W A t i m e s . o r g 12
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