Articles tagged “visa delays”

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

Destinations

Visa Delays Continue to Impact the Events Industry

It takes a minimum of 849 days to get a visitor visa interview appointment in Mexico City. In Bogota, it’s 640 days. Mumbai, 499 days. These delays have a tangible negative impact on the events industry.

Andrea Doyle | 3 months ago

Announcements

New FTC Rule Addresses Common Event Scams

A new ruling by the Federal Trade Commission targets scammers seeking to rip off the business events industry, paving the way for direct monetary compensation from bad actors.

Refugio Garcia | 7 months ago

Industry News

Long Visa Wait Times Hamper Events

Visa processing delays have prevented some international attendees from participating in trade shows and conferences. There is an effort underway to help, but what will a looming government shutdown mean to visa issues?

Andrea Doyle | 10 months ago