As the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic triggers a rush of event cancellations throughout America, the US Travel Association has bitten the bullet and cancelled America’s biggest travel trade show, IPW 2020.
IPW 2020 had been scheduled to run from Saturday, 30 May to 3 June 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, attracting about 6200 attendees.
“We appreciate your patience as we work through the complexities of the event cancellation process,” the US Travel Association said, noting that an update regarding refunds and credits would be posted this week on ipw.com.
“We are saddened that circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic including global travel restrictions, flight reductions, mandated social distancing and stay-at-home orders both in the US and abroad have made this year’s event impossible to execute,” IPW general manager Malcolm Smith announced.
“While the challenges of this moment are obviously being felt in every corner of the world, it’s clear the travel community is being especially hard-hit,” Smith stated.
“It is deeply unfortunate that this year’s IPW will not provide us the opportunity to gather and forge a path forward together. Next week we will update you on the process for credits and refunds in relation to the investment many of you have made for this year’s IPW, as well as additional information on IPW 2021.
“Until we are able to convene again face-to-face at IPW, we are exploring ways to keep our industry connected and engaged.
“I invite you to return to this page for updated messaging to delegates. And everyone please be safe.”
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