Stanchions

We've seen queue stanchions or crowd barriers being used in front of venues that allow patrons in and out of venues. But there are are also ways to use stanchions to keep people within areas. Take for example marquees or cafes. Often there will be an area that is closed off to people and only allowing certain patrons into an allocated area. IN doing this, there is better crowd control management. Patrons are able to know that they have exclusive access to an area and not have to mix in with the general public. Many major events that are outdoors often use the crowd barriers in a bid to close off general public access when they need to create a VIP area.

Other outdoor areas that make use of crowd barriers are cafes and restaurants. We've spotted cafes such as the one below, using the stanchion together with signage. This allows the restaurant to advertise and close off the area for the patrons. It creates a new space for them and also creates a fence or barrier where tables and chairs are placed and don't get "lost" out on the footpath. Together with umbrellas or overhead heaters, it also creates "housing" for the patrons outside.

In addition, the barrier with advertising stops other people from walking into, walking through or sitting down in the area as they are able to recognise that the stanchions indicate that this is part of the cafe. Advertising through placing stanchions can really work in your favour and it simply means that you can hold more customers at your shop.

You will find that many people will enjoy being outdoors as it provides an area for them to smoke and will also allow the public to view how popular the venue may be. Self promotion through a stanchion could be the best thing you ever provided for your business and customers.