The Stand-Up (March 4, 2025)

U.S.-Canada Tariff Fallout Hits Business Events

View in browser The Stand-Up March 4, 2025 Top Stories U.S.-Canada Tariff Fallout Hits Business Events The Trump administration's new tariffs and government travel restrictions are dealing a blow to cross-border business events. With U.S. delegate attendance declining and high-profile cancellations like Canada House at SXSW, the industry faces mounting challenges. 5 Security Tips to Keep Top Execs Safe at Meetings You might think the responsibility for the safety and security of VIPs at a meeting falls on the sponsoring organization – but planners are also partially liable. Meeting Cancellations Mount as Trump Administration Orders Take Effect A growing wave of meeting cancellations signals trouble for the business events industry. Providence is one destination already feeling the impact. VIRTUAL SUMMIT - MARCH 12 AI & the Future of Events Say ahead of the technological curve. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how AI is transforming the events industry from the experts who are leading the change. REGISTER NOW Facial Analysis: Considerations for Planners As more meeting organizers use AI to analyze facial expressions, attendees voice ethical concerns.  Tipping Etiquette for Planners A mandatory service charge doesn't always get back to the team, some employees can't accept cash, and minimum wages differ by state. There's nothing simple about tipping. PRESENTED BY SKIFT MEETINGS Skift IDEA Awards Four categories dedicated to meetings and events: Hotels Convention Centers and Other Venues Destination Marketing Organizations Event Technology Apply early to secure the best rates. Sneaker Etiquette for Planners It's true that sneakers are quickly replacing traditional footwear at business events. But not all sneakers are created equal. Make Your Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Who better to share advice on wheelchair accessibility than a wheelchair user? Elsewhere in the News Coldplay Effect? High Prices, Full Rooms at Mumbai Hotels (Skift) I Won't Be At The Conference (Substack) MWC 2025: all the phones, gadgets, and commentary from Barcelona (The Verge) Banks and Credit Card Companies Are Shaking Up Travel - 3 Key Takeaways (Skift) 800 jobs available at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center hiring fair (YouTube) Taxing the Cruise Companies: What Are the Options? What's the Impact? (Skift) Texas' 7th-largest convention center now under construction (Chron) City officials consider constructing a new convention center (The Columbia Missourian) INDUSTRY EVENTS CALENDAR Northwest Event Show in Seattle, WA | March 26 – 27 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange in College Station, TX | March 31 – April 2 SISO CEO Summit in Austin, TX | March 31 – April 3 Explore our full calendar of 2025 industry events here. More From Skift Meetings Planner Turns Job Search Struggles Into Support Group 5 Tips for Including Cannabis at Events McCormick Place Drops OVG from Venue Management Deal Event Promotion Wording: A Key to Effective Event Marketing New Research: Many Organizations Lack the Tools to Capitalize on Event Data Created collaboratively with Swoogo To ensure there are no pauses in our communication, please add our email address to your contacts: meetings@skift.com. Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences