Updated 10/3/2022
We are excited to welcome the ICFF and WantedDesign Manhattan community back together to forge new relationships and celebrate old ones. Our team is committed to creating an event experience where our customers, partners, and employees can safely and effectively conduct business.
ICFF and WantedDesign Manhattan is following all CDC, State, City and building guidelines for our event, which do not require vaccine checks and / or negative COVID tests at this time.
Updated 3/7/2022
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
- Have you completed a self-assessment, and are you symptom free? If you feel sick, please stay home. You can refer to the CDC’s COVID-19 Self-Checker reference guide for any questions on symptoms by clicking here.
- Check your flight and travel arrangements.
- Have your digital or print registration confirmation ready when you arrive – the more prepared you are, the faster entry will be.
- While still strongly encouraged, face coverings and vaccines will no longer be required at the Javits Center effective Monday, March 7, 2022. Javits employees and labor will still need to show proof of vaccination.
- The Javits Convention Center has been working closely with ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan to ensure we provide a safe and controlled environment. In concert with city and state officials, the Javits Center has:
- Installed High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) air filters to reduce air pollutants throughout the convention center
- Installed socially distanced seating in all food and beverage areas
- Installed hand-sanitizing stations in public areas
- Received Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) accreditation, the industry’s highest standard for cleaning and disinfection
- The Javits Convention Center has been working closely with ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan to ensure we provide a safe and controlled environment. In concert with city and state officials, the Javits Center has:
- We have an open line of communication in place with the facility, hotel partners, and local health officials.
- Before the doors open, we will conduct inspections to ensure the venue is safe, clean and ready for business!
ARRIVING AT ICFF + WANTEDDESIGN MANHATTAN
- Please plan accordingly and allot extra time when arriving at the show and making appointments with your customers.
- We ask that you fully comply with applicable CDC COVID-19 health and safety measures and protocols for attendance at ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan.
- Have you completed a daily self-assessment, and are you symptom free? If you feel sick, please stay home. You can refer to the CDC’s COVID-19 Self-Checker reference guide for any questions on symptoms by clicking here.
- While still strongly encouraged, face coverings and vaccines will no longer be required at the Javits Center effective Monday, March 7, 2022. Javits employees and labor will still need to show proof of vaccination.
- The Javits Convention Center has been working closely with ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan to ensure we provide a safe and controlled environment. In concert with city and state officials, the Javits Center has:
- Installed High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) air filters to reduce air pollutants throughout the convention center
- Installed socially distanced seating in all food and beverage areas
- Installed hand-sanitizing stations in public areas
- Received Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) accreditation, the industry’s highest standard for cleaning and disinfection
- The Javits Convention Center has been working closely with ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan to ensure we provide a safe and controlled environment. In concert with city and state officials, the Javits Center has:
- Social distancing requirements will be in compliance with the venue/facility guidelines.
INSIDE THE SHOW
- While still strongly encouraged, face coverings and vaccines will no longer be required at the Javits Center effective Monday, March 7, 2022. Javits employees and labor will still need to show proof of vaccination.
- The Javits Convention Center has been working closely with ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan to ensure we provide a safe and controlled environment. In concert with city and state officials, the Javits Center has:
- Installed High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) air filters to reduce air pollutants throughout the convention center
- Installed socially distanced seating in all food and beverage areas
- Installed hand-sanitizing stations in public areas
- Received Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) accreditation, the industry’s highest standard for cleaning and disinfection
- The Javits Convention Center has been working closely with ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan to ensure we provide a safe and controlled environment. In concert with city and state officials, the Javits Center has:
- Please follow all recommended Health & Safety Measures including washing your hands often, covering your cough or sneeze, and staying home if you are sick.
- We’ve increased staff and security to provide the BEST customer service and information accessibility.
- Exhibitors will have access to enhanced cleaning and disinfection services for their booths.
- Daily disinfecting will take place to sanitize all seating, restrooms and frequently touched public areas.
- Feeling sick unexpectedly at the show? Medical personnel will be onsite to assist anyone feeling unwell.
How to Contact Us
REACH OUT TO US AT ANYTIME
If you have any questions about our health and safety measures or how you can best prepare, please
contact Show Director Phil Robinson.
BEFORE THE SHOW
Please note that all restrictions and requirements are subject to change. Please refer to this page on our website often for current guidelines, or feel free to reach out to your account executive.
AT THE SHOW
To reference any health and safety measures at the show, you can refer to signage placed throughout the
venue or contact our friendly staff by visiting the Info Desk, located outside of the exhibit hall.
Airline & Hotel Health & Safety Information
Airlines
American
Travel information: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/coronavirus-updates.jsp
Health and Safety: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/travel-with-confidence.jsp?from=bannerContainerA
United
Travel information: https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/covid-update.html
Health and Safety: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/united-cleanplus.html
Delta
Travel information: https://www.delta.com/us/en/travel-update-center/overview
Health and Safety: https://www.delta.com/us/en/travel-update-center/ways-we-are-keeping-you-safe/setting-the-standard-for-safer-travel
JetBlue
Travel information: https://www.jetblue.com/travel-alerts
Health and Safety: https://www.jetblue.com/safety
Southwest
Travel information: https://www.southwest.com/Coronavirus/?clk=CORONAVIRUS_TA&cbid=4430033
Health and Safety: https://www.southwest.com/airline-cleanliness-social-distance/
Hotel Partner Health & Safety Information
Drury
OUR CLEAN + SAFE commitment: https://www.druryhotels.com/travel-clean-and-safe
Hilton
CleanStay program & Travel Information: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/cleanstay/?cid=OH,WW,COVIDhub,MULTIPR,Dropdown,AboutUs,SingleLink,i80835
Hyatt
Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment: https://www.hyatt.com/info/global-care-and-cleanliness-commitment
IHG/Kimpton
Stay with Confidence: https://www.ihg.com/content/us/en/customer-care/travel-advisory-covid-19
Marriott
Travel Information: https://marriott-re-2019ncovc.com/
Commitment to Clean: https://clean.marriott.com/
Omni
Travel information: https://www.omnihotels.com/travel-advisory
Omni Safe and Clean: https://www.omnihotels.com/omni-safe-and-clean
Ride Share Health & Safety Messaging
Uber
Travel information: https://www.uber.com/us/en/safety/
Lyft
Travel information: https://www.lyft.com/safety/coronavirus
Other Resources
US TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
Industry guidance: https://www.ustravel.org/toolkit/industry-guidance-promoting-health-and-safety-all-travelers
CDC
General Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Travel Guidelines : https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html