The Inspired Home Show 2020 Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
I just now learned of this cancellation - which I really believe was the responsible and only thing for this organization to do. According to their website 52,000 attendees from 130 countries were scheduled to come to Chicago for this meeting.
Here is their communication:
ROSEMONT, IL (March 2, 2020)—After careful consideration regarding the ongoing spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) overseas and recent cases in the United States, the International Housewares Association’s Board of Directors has decided not to hold The Inspired Home Show 2020, scheduled to take place March 14-17, 2020 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
“For the last several weeks, we have been watching this situation very carefully, with our primary concern being the safety and well-being of the home + housewares industry,” said Derek Miller, IHA president. “The IHA Board of Directors made this decision after consulting with industry constituents including exhibitors and retailers. In the end, the global nature of our event, combined with the worldwide concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak and ongoing travel restrictions make it impossible for us to hold The Inspired Home Show next week.”
IHA had previously announced that the International Sourcing Expo, which primarily houses Chinese-based suppliers, would not open in 2020 due to the restrictions on travel between China and the United States.
The Inspired Home Show 2021 will be held March 13-16 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex.
I now think organizations all around the country are going to be following suit and cancelling their meetings/conventions as well.
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America will be in voluntary quarantine
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