GSMA Statement Re Planned Barcelona Transport Strike, Contingency Plans for Mobile World Congress #M
Written by LBSzone
Thursday, 23 February 2012
The metro and bus workers from TMB, the main public transport operator in the metropolitan area of Barcelona,
have announced plans to strike during Mobile World Congress which will
be held 27th February through 1st March 2012. Negotiations between the
government and the unions are ongoing in an effort to resolve the
issues.
While we are hopeful that a strike can be averted prior to the start
of Mobile World Congress, the GSMA has developed a comprehensive
contingency plan and is ready to activate this plan should it become
necessary.
The contingency plan outlines alternate transport options for getting
to and from the venue, and also describes the additional security
measures the police are putting in place to ensure the safe passage of
our attendees. We will also be taking steps to help attendees enter the
venue more quickly, including expanding the access points to the Fira
and increasing the registration points onsite and at the airport.
We will make the specific details of the contingency plan available
to attendees on Saturday, 25th February through a number of mechanisms. Attendees who are in Barcelona will be
able to access this information at the hotels and the Mobile World
Congress registration points onsite and at the airport. Attendees,
particularly those who have not yet traveled to Barcelona, can also get this information through our Customer Care Centre.
The GSMA encourages attendees to register and pick up their badges on
the weekend prior to Mobile World Congress where possible to minimise
potential congestion. Registration is open on Saturday, 25th February
from 09.00 to 18.00 and on Sunday, 26th February from 09.00 to 20.00.
The registration desks at the airport will be open from Sunday, 26th
February through Tuesday, 28th February from 07.00 to 19.00 and on
Wednesday, 29th February from 07.00 to 16.00.
While we completely understand and appreciate the concerns around the
uncertainty of this situation, we want to assure attendees that the
GSMA is taking every possible step to ensure a successful Mobile World
Congress.
About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators
worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800
of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in
the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software
companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and
entertainment organisations. The GSMA also produces industry-leading
events such as the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo.
For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com or Mobile World Live, the online portal for the mobile communications industry, at www.mobileworldlive.com
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