🇨🇦 Canadian Associations Reconsider U.S. Meetings

As political tensions and logistical hurdles grow, Canadian organizations are weighing their future involvement in meetings and conventions in the U.S.

View in browser Unsubscribe Thursday April 10, 2025   LinkedIn Live       How Geopolitical Uncertainty is Shaping Business Events Geopolitical uncertainty has sparked a wave of challenges for meeting professionals. Join Kevin Hinton, managing director, group travel at U.S. Travel Association and Nicola Kastner, CEO at Event Leaders Exchange as we discuss this crucial topic live today at 1 PM EDT. Register Now → Top Stories | Curated by   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Curated by Careers & Personal Development Meeting Planner Groups and Associations You Need to Know The best way to immerse yourself in the meetings industry is to join an association or membership group — or maybe two. - Barbara Scofidio   Industry News Canadian Associations Reconsider U.S. Meeting Participation Amid Uncertainty As political tensions and logistical hurdles grow, Canadian organizations are weighing their future involvement in American meetings and conventions. - Andrea Doyle   Careers & Personal Development How Much Do Meeting Planners Make? Meeting planner salaries vary widely, based on education and certifications, experience, region of the country, and type of organization. - Barbara Scofidio   Industry News The Trump 2.0 Effect on Meetings From geopolitical tensions to controversial executive orders, President Donald Trump's return to the White House is impacting the meetings industry. - Andrea Doyle   Careers & Personal Development So, You Want to Become a Meeting Planner? Whether you plan the occasional event, are an administrative assistant or executive assistant with meeting responsibilities, or are just curious about meeting planning as a career, this guide is for you. - Barbara Scofidio "All these factors will likely influence buyers' destination choices if a corporation doesn't feel they can operate their program easily, affordably and safely." - Annette Gregg, CEO, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), in The Trump 2.0 Effect on Meetings Editor's Picks • What Do Trump's Tariffs Mean for Meetings? • Sundance Film Festival to Leave Park City After 40 Years, Moving to Boulder in 2027 • Anxiety About International Travel Has Companies Rethinking Incentive Trips • Which Colleges Offer Meeting Planning Degrees? Get More on Skift Meetings Industry Calendar | March 2025 • The Business of Events in Singapore | April 13–15 • The Meetings Show Asia Pacific in Singapore | April 16–17 • UFI MEA in Cairo, Egypt | April 28–30 Explore Our Full Calendar of 2025 Industry Events   Skift IDEA Awards       Skift IDEA Awards represents the travel industry's most coveted achievement for excellence in design, creativity, and innovation.   There are four categories dedicated to meetings and events: Hotels Convention Centers and Other Venues Destination Marketing Organizations Event Technology Enter Now Elsewhere in the News • Trump 2.0 and Travel: Analyzing the Economic Impact in the U.S. and Beyond (Skift Research) •  L.A. Convention Center Renovation Still Alive, as City Council Commits More Funds (Los Angeles Times) • Does Baltimore Need New Taxes to Renovate the Convention Center? Consultants May Decide (The Baltimore Banner) • Site for Lincoln, Nebraska Convention Center Chosen (Business Facilities) Defining the future of events. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.