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The Trump Administration's recent actions have incentive company CEOs wondering what’s next.

As policy shifts create challenges for business events, Nicola Kastner, CEO of the Event Leaders Exchange, has voiced her concerns on LinkedIn. The industry response she has received highlights the need for advocacy to protect in-person gatherings.

Federal layoffs are sending shockwaves through the government meetings sector, leading to widespread event cancellations and millions in lost hotel revenue. The ripple effects extend beyond hotels to meeting planners, sourcing companies, and event tech firms who rely on steady government business.

HumanX's move puts it next door to the companies defining AI's future, not just talking about it. The scheduling shift also avoids future date conflicts with SXSW.

Planners need to visit the hotels they’re considering, but suppliers say they shouldn’t expect to be wined and dined — or to stay for days.

Columbus hotels have lost over $1 million in revenue since last June due to car break-ins linked to business events. The city’s hospitality community is fighting back.

Messe Berlin is expanding its global ITB portfolio with the launch of ITB Americas in Guadalajara.

A major shake-up in the global meetings and exhibitions industry is underway as Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa launch Informa International.

The Trump administration’s new tariffs and government travel restrictions are dealing a blow to cross-border business events. With U.S. delegate attendance declining and high-profile cancellations like Canada House at SXSW, the industry faces mounting challenges.

A growing wave of meeting cancellations signals trouble for the business events industry. Providence is one destination already feeling the impact.