Zenibuka 💿 "Tavern Tales" OUT NOW ⚔️
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Music producer, composer and streamer "Tavern Tales" out June 21st zenibuka.bandcamp.com They/Them
Music producer, composer and streamer "Tavern Tales" out June 21st zenibuka.bandcamp.com They/Them
![[GDC] Festival of Gaming
2026 STATE OF THE GAME INDUSTRY // ADVOCACY | 51
NEARLY [ONE-THIRD] OF NON-US GAME WORKERS HAVE CANCELED TRAVEL PLANS TO US
We asked workers based outside of the United States whether current immigration or gender identity policies have impacted current or future travel plans. Almost one-third (31%) said they've canceled travel plans to the US, and one-third (33%) are reconsidering future plans. The percentage increased to nearly half (47%) for those who identify as LGBTQ+.
When it comes to non-US industry leaders and investors, 60% of them said current immigration policies have impacted their ability or desire to do business with American companies. For US-based business professionals at companies with at least 20 employees, 18% said immigration and gender identity policies have impacted their ability to recruit or retain talent, 42% said there's been no impact, and 40% were unsure. When looking at folks from companies with at least 100 employees, one-fifth (21%) said there's been an impact, 38% said no impact, and 41% were unsure.
Have you avoided traveling to the United States because of current immigration or gender identity policies?
- I'm reconsidering future travel plans 33%
- Yes, I've canceled travel plans 31%
- No 31%
- Unsure 5%
Have current immigration policies in the United States impacted your ability or desire to conduct business with companies based in the US?
- Unsure 11%
- No 29%
- Yes 60%
Have current immigration or gender identity policies in the United States impacted your ability to recruit or retain talent for your company?
- Unsure 33%
- Yes 17%
- No 49%](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eq7xagwduzkigxfhxk3vw2ee/bafkreib3nyzjjgqs2ijrefuftzrzmhy4gbu7e34naln6xbg2vtdvluyfhy)
