Articles tagged “immigration”

Seattle’s loss is Vienna’s gain. The Academy of Management's decision to move its annual meeting out of the U.S. highlights how immigration policy and politics are shaping international meeting decisions.

As immigration enforcement continues in the Minneapolis area, most meetings and travel industry associations have avoided public statements. Skift Meetings reached out to 14 associations, but received responses from only four. 

New government policies and cutbacks, along with rising costs, have forced planners to rethink logistics and cancel meetings. This may result in some going out of business.

The hospitality industry has struggled with a labor shortage since the Covid pandemic. Now, immigration enforcement and an anti-immigrant sentiment are adding a new layer of complexity.