In this Convene Talk episode, our editors unpack how new U.S. border policies, rising visa wait times, and shifting international perceptions are dampening event attendance and travel. Discover what planners are doing—and not doing—to address the growing uncertainty impacting global participation at major U.S. events.

Links:

· An Increasingly Bleak Travel Forecast for the U.S.: https://www.pcma.org/bleak-travel-forecast-us/

· Understanding Your Rights at Customs: What to Do If You’re Detained: https://www.lawsb.com/understanding-your-rights-at-customs-what-to-do-if-youre-detained/

· Arriving with Ease in the United States for IPW: https://www.ipw.com/arriving-ease-united-states-ipw

· ECA Tariff Resource Center: https://www.exhibitionsconferencesalliance.org/policy-priorities/eca-tariff-resource-center

· TikTok videos: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjxC8vP7/; https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjxQKKnd/; https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjxCHBpS/

· U.S. Entry Guide on International Inbound Travel: https://www.ustravel.org/how-enter-united-states-guide-international-visitors

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra