Articles tagged “politics”

Podcast

How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Meetings Industry

The upcoming U.S. presidential election is certain to impact the meetings industry. Based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda, there's plenty to consider.

Miguel Neves | 2 weeks ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Stand Against Boycotts: Events Embrace Inclusion Amid Political Division

What happens when a destination is committed to embracing DEI, but political leaders stand in the way?

Andrea Doyle | 2 months ago

Exhibitions

Legislative Action Day Converges Industry Leaders on Capitol Hill

The U.S. business events industry employs 2.6 million Americans and drives $399 billion in direct spending annually. This was the message that was brought to Capitol Hill on ECA Legislative Action Day.

Andrea Doyle | 4 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Proposed Laws Threaten DEI Initiatives

Proposed legislation in 30 U.S. states threatens DEI initiatives at colleges and state agencies with companies also at risk of similar laws. Can outreach and promotion curb the possible impacts?

Refugio Garcia | 12 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

California Swaps Travel Ban for Outreach Funding

California's travel ban is no more. State-sponsored events can once again take place in any of the 26 states previously banned. Instead, California will fund outreach to LGBTQ communities in those states.

Refugio Garcia | 1 year ago

Destinations

Peggy Williams-Smith: Milwaukee Taking the National Stage

Peggy Williams-Smith is thrilled to host the Republican National Convention next year and showcase how Milwaukee can host large-scale events.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 1 year ago

Destinations

Victoria Opts Out of Hosting Commonwealth Games in 2026

In a shock announcement, the Australian State Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is a massive blow to a competition that doesn't seem to be profitable, and many believe no longer makes sense.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Destinations

New Florida Laws Are Bad for Meetings Business

The NAACP is the latest group to issue a formal Florida travel advisory in response to a Governor Ron DeSantis bill. The LGBTQ+ and the Latino communities have done the same, and now meetings and events are canceling.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

Destinations

Paving The Way During Unprecedented Challenges

Al Hutchinson is the President and CEO of Visit Baltimore, and has a 30-plus year career within the industry. Hutchinson’s career began with a blind advertisement in a newspaper back…

Colette Edenborough | 2 years ago