Okay. So, you probably noticed but it’s a bit wild out there in the event industry. You also might have noticed that your ticket buyers are asking for refunds as a result of the Coronavirus.

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Are you thinking about cancelling your event and offering full refunds?

This could be costly because most events don’t have insurance to protect themselves from this type of cancellation. Artists deposits, venue deposits, marketing costs all add up. We recommend considering all of your options before you offer a mass refund.

The event companies that save money in these early weeks of Coronavirus will be in better position months down the road when the event industry does recover. In the meantime, if you can offer a good customer service alternative it could save you money, and save your reputation.

Your event business has options and alternatives that are still fair to the customer.

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Here are 6 solutions that are being used in the event industry.

1. Allow your customers to redeem their ticket for any future event.

           Used by: SXSW and Ultra Music Festival tickets can be deferred for up to 3 years.

           Good for: Annual events, or companies with multiple events per year

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2. Reschedule or Postpone

           Used by: NBA, NHL, MLB, Fast and the Furious 9 film release, Coachella

           Good for: Recurring events, Launches, Annual events

3. Offer a ticket to an upcoming partner event:‍

           Used by: Not sure. Feel free to break new ground!

           Good for: Permanent Venues, Multi-event businesses, Bars, Clubs

4. Host an online event:‍

           Used by: Facebook's – F8, Google Next Conference

           Good for: Workshops, Conferences, Talks, Seminars Presentations

5. Offer programs they can do at home

           Used by: Crossfit Gyms offering a home workout

           Good for: Instructional events, Education, Seminar, Workshops, Fitness, Nutrition

6. Do nothing and wait:

           Used by: The Olympics 2020, Shambhala Music Festival

           Good for: Events that are a couple months from now

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Is there an equivalent of these options that you can offer for your event? 

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What's the idea you’d like to move forward with?

Please reach out to us: support@showpass.com or your Account Manger and we can help you arrive at the best decision for your event and business.
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Our opinion is that this will have shaken out in the next few months. The summer will be approaching a safer territory. Events later this year should feel comfortable knowing that China's progressive measures are slowing the Coronavirus and other countries are following suit.

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We’re in this with you.
Team Showpass