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Registrations strong but new virus surge creates uncertainty

Organizers happy with response for many upcoming shows, but several events in Florida, New York and Louisiana have been canceledNew York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention CenterPhoto: Javits CenterEvent organizers are going full steam ahead with their fall event plans but the new COVID-19 delta variant surge has injected an unhealthy dose of uncertainty. At least four groups have canceled in-person meetings, with two of the meetings having been scheduled in Florida, a virus hotspot. The third was to be in New York, where a stiff new proof-of-vaccination requirement is going into effect for indoor s<>ettings including convention centers, restaurants and theaters. And… Read More