February 18, 2022
Show sponsors Outdoor Industry Association, Snowsports Industries America no longer rely on event as significant source of revenue.
Associations quick to remove mask mandates for trade shows and conferences, also reexamine their proof-of-vaccination requirements.
Recruiters offer insights for job candidates, associations.
Association's hiring freeze, need to work together on virtual expo brought staff closer
Rise in U.S. cases leads to several associations canceling upcoming events, but others press on with safety precautions in place.
Diverse groups responded however they could; securities sales, cost cuts and, for some, insurance payouts helped them survive.
Early returns show Associations lost more than $1.5 billion in revenue. And that figure is still growing.
