Articles tagged “Trump Effect”

The renewed of bombing of Iran will only mean continued uncertainty for planners, who remain unemployed and under pressure.

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

Airfare costs keep rising but, so far, U.S. companies are not letting that deter their meeting plans.  

Saudi Arabia has invested billions to become a global meetings hub, but Routes World’s decision to move its flagship event to Frankfurt shows that attendee confidence can outweigh even the most ambitious destination strategy.

The negative impact of the Iran war and Trump Administration policies is being felt across the exhibition industry — often negating any gains.

Certain organizations are in the business of hosting high-profile speakers and attendees. Has the D.C. shooting changed anything for them?

Rotary’s three-city pivot highlights a shifting landscape for global events, where geopolitical instability and venue uncertainty are growing challenges.

Certain counties and regions are attracting interest as incentive destinations because they’re geographically distant from the Middle East and perceived as safe — but not the U.S.

A boycott threat against one of the world’s most important scientific meetings underscores a broader challenge: geopolitical tensions and cross-border travel barriers are increasingly determining where global events can, and can’t, take place. 

The effects of the Iran war are spreading beyond the immediate region, compounded by rising costs and attendee fears of travel.