As U.S.-Canada tariffs take hold and cross-border meeting attendance dips, one veteran planner is helping associations rethink U.S.-Canada event strategies.

Associations are increasingly moving conferences from the U.S. to Canada because of better exchange rates, streamlined visa processes, and reduced costs. With the U.S. implementing Executive Order 14161, visa delays have increased, making Canadian venues more attractive. Additionally, changes in U.S. diversity, equity, and inclusion policies are prompting some organizations to reconsider their conference locations and content.

Trump's passport policy casts chill over LGBTQ+ travel

New U.S. Passport Gender Policy Sparks Backlash from LGBTQ+ Travelers The Trump administration’s rollback on passport gender options is causing concern and cancellations among transgender and nonbinary travelers and it could cost the U.S. its share of the booming global LGBTQ+ tourism market.

After tariff turmoil, there's concern that Trump policies will hurt travel

Is U.S. Travel at Risk? Tariffs, Tourism Drops & Industry Warnings (April 2025) Uncertainty is rising across the U.S. travel industry, and a mix of tariff tensions, economic slowdown, and falling visitor numbers may be to blame. Here’s what you need to know.

U.S. Hotels Projected to See a Slight Increase in Revenue This Year

The U.S. hotel market is expected to experience a slight revenue increase, driven by international visitation, group demand, and business travel. The CBRE 2025 Global Hotel Outlook forecasts positive growth across various regions, with major events like the World Cup and Olympics potentially boosting RevPAR. Travel + Leisure Co. announced plans for a new Margaritaville Vacation Club near Walt Disney World, highlighting continued investment in the hospitality sector.

Minister Miller and Minister McGuinty to hold a press conference in Ottawa

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, will hold a press conference to highlight important measures that have been introduced to improve the integrity of Canada’s immigration system and investments to strengthen border security.

Citizenship ceremony at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship

As we welcome hockey players from around the world to Canada for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 26 new Canadians from 14 different countries. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony, as candidates take the Oath of Citizenship at this special ceremony hosted by Hockey Canada.

Canada takes action to reduce fraud in Express Entry system

The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening the integrity of the country’s immigration system and bringing some of the world’s best and brightest to work in Canada.

Employer Sponsored Visa Updates

Changes to Student Visa Framework

New Regional Visas Introduced