Meeting Cancellations Mount as Trump Administration Orders Take Effect
A growing wave of meeting cancellations signals trouble for the business events industry. Providence is one destination already feeling the impact.
Andrea Doyle
Andrea has been covering meetings, events, and trade shows for more than three decades. She is the proud recipient of many journalism awards, the most recent of which was a story featuring Ron Walden, Reed Exhibitions USA’s first Global Executive Sponsor for Race. She received a B.A. from New York University, majoring in English and journalism. She kicks off every summer by participating in the Spring Lake Five Mile run and spends many weekends “down the shore” enjoying Asbury Park’s dynamic music scene.
McCormick Place Drops OVG from Venue Management Deal
Oak View Group (OVG) had a short-lived venue management deal at McCormick Place. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, owner of the convention center campus, will take over management duties on July 1.
Women Leaders in Meetings: Liz Irving
Liz Irving's journey to CEO of Clarion Events North America proves that sometimes the best career moves start with saying "yes" to the jobs nobody else wants. In a candid interview, Irving dishes on leadership, vulnerability as a superpower, and why you should never wait for permission to speak.
Al Hutchinson Stepping Down as CEO of Visit Baltimore
After eight years as president and CEO of Visit Baltimore, Al Hutchinson has decided not to renew his contract when it expires on June 30, the DMO said Thursday.
Chris Anderson Stepping Down as the Head of TED
Chris Anderson, TED’s curator for the past 25 years, is passing the torch to new leadership. He has issued an open invitation to anyone who believes they have the resources and ideas to guide TED’s next chapter.
How U.S.-Canada Tariff Tensions Could Disrupt Business Events
The escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada is sending ripples through the business events sector. Industry leaders caution that tariffs could alter the dynamics of cross-border events.
Weekends Are No Longer Off-Limits for Business Events
Weekend business events have shed their taboo status, emerging as an opportunity that can enrich, rather than intrude upon, family time.
Nineteen Group Expands into U.S.
Nineteen Group is making its move into the U.S. market, with industry veteran Mary Larkin leading the charge. Backed by a $248.8 million continuation fund from Phoenix Equity Partners, the UK-based exhibition and media company is ramping up its international expansion efforts.
2025: The Year of the Meetings Maximizer
With Millennials and Gen Z poised to comprise 75% of the U.S. workforce, Hilton’s 2025 Global Trends Report predicts this to be the year of the “Meetings Maximizer,” an attendee who blends business travel with leisure, often extending stays for personal time.
Rutgers University Cancels DEI Conference
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, one of his first actions was to eliminate DEI efforts at the federal level. The executive order has impacted a Rutgers University DEI conference that has been canceled.