Articles tagged “Canada”

From public announcements to quiet corridor conversations, IMEX Frankfurt 2026 revealed the complex impact of geopolitics on global events.

A turbulent year for U.S.-Canada relations has seen Canadian cities come out ahead as conferences move north.

Canada’s hotel sector is entering a new era of growth, marked by eco-conscious builds, luxury upgrades, and culturally rich conversions. These six properties show how developers are meeting both traveler expectations and event planner demand in 2025.

As U.S.-Canada tariffs take hold and cross-border meeting attendance dips, one veteran planner is helping associations rethink U.S.-Canada event strategies. 

As political tensions and logistical hurdles grow, Canadian organizations are weighing their future involvement in American meetings and conventions.

Trump-imposed tariffs on imports from countries including Canada, Mexico, and China are forcing event planners to navigate rising costs and operational uncertainties. 

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.

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.

Whistler, British Columbia, shines as a meetings and incentives destination with its natural beauty and planner-friendly amenities.

The Expanded BMO Centre is opening today in Calgary, and there are plenty more new offerings across Canada.