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Winter is Coming: The Cause and Effect of the European Energy Crisis 

Management Events

Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz is an international energy consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the natural gas and power markets. The problems with the gas supply from Russia started earlier this year. Because it’s easier and cheaper to buy gas from Russia. Even the gas storage in Germany was controlled by Russia.

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Planning International Events: Legal and Cultural Considerations

SmartMeetings

Cultural stereotypes and habits influence international business negotiations. To avoid committing a potentially fatal faux pas, consult with a locally-based destination management organization or convention and visitors bureau. Business Negotiations. Business negotiations usually begin with introductions.

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The Way Forward 

PCMA Convene

Think about it: In a period of less than six months, not only did the United Kingdom vote to leave the European Union, but the United States and Russia flirted with a new Cold War, the migrant crisis ignited discontent throughout Europe, and Donald Trump’s successful presidential campaign included calls for building walls and enacting travel bans.

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16th Annual Meetings Industry Forecast

PCMA Convene

Karen Johnson, CRE, ISHC, MAI President, West Coast consulting practice, Pinnacle Advisory Group. Emerging markets, however, retain their 22-percent share of the total market despite the declines in Brazil and Russia, which were partially offset by strong growth in markets such as Mexico, Indonesia, and the [Persian] Gulf region.