In its March 30 article, the Philadelphia Inquirer highlighted how the tourism industry is bracing for potential economic fallout from the administration’s tariff policies—and turned to Lauren Swartz, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, for commentary.

“A business delegation from Canada recently canceled a trip to Philly, said Lauren Swartz, CEO of the nonprofit World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. ‘They said, “Now is not the right time to come visit you, friends,'” she said.

In her leadership role at World Affairs—the largest and longest-running international nonprofit in the Philadelphia region—Lauren Swartz helps to connect Philadelphia to the world. From powerful speaker events and international exchanges to youth education, to professional development and curated travel programs, this is where continents, cultures, and ideas connect.