NEW YORK – New York will be the first U.S. city to require proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to partake in many indoor activities including restaurants, bars, movie theaters, museums and gyms, although it stopped short of mandating indoor masks as some cities, counties and
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its COVID-19 guidance to recommend that even fully vaccinated individuals wear face coverings while in public indoor venues in high-transmission areas was greeted with cautious approval by the U.S. Travel Association. “From the onset,
MARIETTA, Ga. — During a recent webinar presented by the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) Marketing SIG, Ken Holsinger, Senior Vice President, Data Solutions, Freeman, told it like it is: Connection is the driving force in attendees’ readiness to return to live trade shows. “Attendees have different priorities now. Trade show
PARIS – UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the latest edition of its Global Barometer research, which takes the pulse of the industry. While the Barometer reveals the impact COVID-19 pandemic has had on the global exhibition industry in 2020, there is room for optimism. According to
PARIS — Making people feel safe is the key to success for returning trade shows. That was the conclusion of a recent webinar, part of Swapcard’s two-day Evolve Homecoming online event featuring Andy Johnston, Strategic Account Manager, Swapcard, and Patty Olinger, Executive Director, Global Biorisk Advisory Council. Technology is a
OTTAWA — Canada will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers as of August 9, well ahead of its announced easing of border restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers from other parts of the world on September 7. According to a statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada, U.S.
PARIS — Trade show data security is now at the forefront when it comes to organizers’ concerns. As trade shows were forced to go virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount of both data being collected by organizers snowballed. Personal data, such as names, addresses, etc., and behavioral data —
CHICAGO — Different than other shows in the past, this year’s Chicago Auto Show expands with an outdoor street festival vibe featuring food trucks, local breweries and music, while showcasing the industry’s latest vehicles. This gathering marks one of McCormick Place’s first live in-person events since the COVID-19 pandemic shut
CHICAGO — The key to reopening the trade show industry was to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Early this year, we were rewarded with not one, but several viable options. Unprecedented times create unprecedented questions, including what constitutes an acceptable proof of vaccination, and how to standardize and agree on an
We often say that advocacy is a marathon vs. a sprint. While I’m not training for a running marathon any time soon, I would like to share what I’ve learned about the marathon of legislative advocacy. There are many ways to train for a marathon, unique to each individual. The