Andrea Doyle

San Francisco is ramping up efforts to revive its meetings sector with a new strategic partnership between San Francisco Travel Association and Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI).

Criminal charges against Timothy Leiweke threaten to cast a long shadow over Oak View Group and its rapid expansion.

InfoComm 2025’s share of international attendance was down 5% compared to last year. Organizers blame the drop on tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty. 

As Brexit fallout continues to hamper international attendance, UK event leaders are calling for targeted agreements with the EU to restore cross-border mobility and recover international business lost to red tape and rising costs. 

A wave of CEO turnover is creating new demand for in-person gatherings. From leadership summits to town halls, companies are convening under new leadership. 

Brand USA is once again in the political crosshairs, and proposed cuts come at a time when U.S. travel is already struggling.

The hospitality industry has struggled with a labor shortage since the Covid pandemic. Now, immigration enforcement and an anti-immigrant sentiment are adding a new layer of complexity.

Janet Traphagen has spent her career helping define what leadership looks like in the business events space, not just through her rise at Creative Group, but through the values she champions: emotional intelligence, authenticity, and culture as a performance driver.

The White House has proposed the largest single-year budget cut to NASA in U.S. history. As a result, space science and exploration are taking a hit — and so are the cornerstone conferences that support these efforts.

As scientific groups cancel or relocate their conferences, the U.S. is losing ground as a host for academic exchange, along with the economic impact that comes with it.