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David Perry // Executive Editor, Furniture Today • March 6, 2020

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The International Sleep Products Assn. today cancelled ISPA Expo 2020, which had been set for March 18-20 in New Orleans.

The bedding industry’s trade association said it made that unprecedented decision “based on dramatically reduced attendance stemming from exhibitor concerns about the worldwide coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”

ISPA said it is exploring options to possibly reschedule the show later this year. “We recognize the hard work that our exhibitors have put into preparing for ISPA Expo,” said Ryan Trainer, president of ISPA.

“The decision to cancel expo was the result of a thorough and thoughtful process. The impact of the virus on corporate and individual travel plans have caused a growing number of exhibitors and attendees to drop out of expo.

This is the first time in ISPA’s history that the organization’s flagship trade show has been cancelled. ISPA staff is notifying all exhibitors, attendees and vendors about this action, and it will be working to determine if it is possible to reschedule the show later in the year, officials said.

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