The Toy Association confirms New York Toy Fair 2022 is going ahead

Posted on 7th January 2022 By Billy Langsworthy

The Toy Association has confirmed that it expects to safely host this year’s Toy Fair New York, set to take place at the Javits Center from February 19th to 22nd, 2022.

“Hundreds of small and midsize toy and play companies, entrepreneurs, and inventors across North America depend on Toy Fair New York for access to the market and new opportunities,” said Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of The Toy Association.

“Many have been looking to the 2022 show to help their businesses recover from the negative impacts of the past two years of the pandemic. While international attendance will be down, and some major players do not plan to be present, Toy Fair New York is still set for the second half of February.”

To ensure the health and safety of all Toy Fair attendees, New York City’s strict indoor activity guidelines and the Javits Center’s own policy requiring proof of vaccination for admission to events will be rigorously enforced. All who enter Toy Fair will be required to wear masks.

“Our steadfast requirement for proof of vaccination and mask wearing was seen as somewhat controversial last spring and today provides confidence that all health and safety standards are in place,” added Pasierb.

“Our industry is one of creativity, human connection, and collaboration, which is something we all desperately need and want – and something Toy Fair uniquely provides. Toy Fair and the Javits Center have the standards and practices in place to deliver a safe environment to gather in person, meet with customers and friends, conduct business, and enjoy networking. With these tools in place, the industry has the opportunity to utilise them.”

The Toy Association will give the industry a status announcement no later than Wednesday, January 12th.

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