Travel volatility, geopolitics, and safety concerns are changing how meetings are planned. In this Talk Replay episode, the Convene team discusses what it means for planners, destinations, and the future of global events.
Links:
· Rotary Convention Moves From Honolulu to Dubai to Barcelona: https://meetings.skift.com/2026/04/15/rotary-convention-moves-from-honolulu-to-dubai-to-barcelona/
· Think Airfares Are High? Brace Yourself for Bag Fees and Fuel Surcharges.: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/travel/airfare-bag-fees-fuel-surcharges.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZlA.VTGc.XWa_FKvDykjM&smid=nytcore-ios-share
· PCMA 2026 Outlook Report: https://www.pcma.org/pcma-insights/
· Airfare Hikes Are Another Blow to Strained Meeting Budgets: https://meetings.skift.com/2026/03/25/airfare-hikes-are-another-blow-to-strained-meeting-budgets/?utm_source=ask_skift
· Trump slump? Attendance plummets at some science meetings, but others hold steady: https://www.science.org/content/article/trump-slump-attendance-plummets-some-science-meetings-others-hold-steady
· War in Iran Likely to Impact Summer Travel Costs: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-04-11/war-in-iran-likely-to-impact-summer-travel-costs-video
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Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra
