As an Israel-focused conference opens in Denver, its organizers are facing protestors trying to cripple the event. Business-event planners should pay close attention because the protest groups in their industry may be watching, too.
Recent meeting cancellations in the U.S. connected with tensions in the Middle East raise important questions: Who is responsible for enhanced event security? And does a force-majeure clause cover a security-related cancellation?
After a devasting earthquake, is now the time to bring more than 10,000 people to a meeting in Marrakech? The IMF and World Bank are working with Morocco to make the call.
Some organizations are reinstating mask mandates as case numbers rise. For upcoming events, it’s critical that planners deliver clear messaging to make participants comfortable about taking precautions when traveling and attending.
Large events in Los Angeles and San Diego go on—with a change here and there—despite the unprecedented summer storm in Southern California. In Palm Springs, though, the damage is noteworthy.
Currently, it takes well over a year for travelers from India to get a U.S. travel visa. And if your attendees are coming from Mexico, the wait is about two years. New legislation aims to reverse this trend.