Articles tagged “cancellations”

This week’s cancellation of a prominent African financial conference comes as confirmed Ebola cases surge, raising questions about whether more meetings will follow.

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

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is disrupting conferences and trade shows nationwide. Attendance is dropping, travel is delayed, and events, especially those involving government participation, are being canceled or scaled back.

A new report tracks disruptions caused by extreme weather across thousands of events, revealing a growing and insidious challenge — extreme heat. 

As cancellations mount and commissions disappear, planners are calling for hotels to share the burden and rethink outdated contracts. 

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