The Toy Association says rising COVID numbers have forced the "heartbreaking" cancellation of next month's Toy Fair in New York. Toy Fair New York 2022 was scheduled for Feb. 19-22 at The Javits Center. Now, Toy Association president and CEO Steve Pasierb says the association needed to “make the best decision in everyone’s interest." “Key to our efforts these past two weeks has … [Read more...] about Licensing Trade Shows: Toy Fair NY Cancelled Due to Omicron Surge
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Licensing Trade Shows: Kidscreen Summit Latest Victim Of Omicron
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kidscreen Summit 2022 in Miami, Florida has again been postponed due to concerns about the omicron variant. Florida has experienced a drastic increase in hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in recent weeks as the state saw close to 400,000 cases reported from Dec. 31 to Jan. 6. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, Florida ranked … [Read more...] about Licensing Trade Shows: Kidscreen Summit Latest Victim Of Omicron
Toy Fair Going Ahead Despite Omicron Outbreak In UK
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The British Toy and Hobby Association has confirmed that the licensing trade show, Olympia Toy Fair 2022, will be going ahead as planned. It will be taking place from Jan. 25 to 27, barring any sudden changes in government safety regulations. The Toy Fair is known as the UK’s largest game and hobby event. In 2020, the Toy Fair featured 260 … [Read more...] about Toy Fair Going Ahead Despite Omicron Outbreak In UK