Articles tagged “Trump”

Tariff-driven price increases and international attendee cancellations can cost companies big bucks — unless they’ve addressed these in their contracts.

New research by Skift Meetings shows that planners are grappling with the effects of Trump Administration policies on their events — with 9 out of 10 expressing concern about rising costs due to tariffs.

As cancellations mount and commissions disappear, planners are calling for hotels to share the burden and rethink outdated contracts. 

As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation escalates in the U.S, events serving these communities are shifting away from in-person conferences. Some feel more cancellations are to come.

President Donald Trump's first 100 days back in office have brought rising costs, declining attendance, and mounting uncertainty to the meetings industry.