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Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the Global Economy: What We Know So Far  

Management Events

Governments, private companies, and financial institutions have responded to the war by imposing harsh sanctions against Russia. According to a recent study by the Central Bank of Russia, the country is going to experience a major recession this year ,” Kochnev says. The consumer prices in Russia are skyrocketing by European standards.

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

Management Events

The problems with the gas supply from Russia started earlier this year. Because it’s easier and cheaper to buy gas from Russia. Last year, 37% of gas consumption in Europe was imported from Russia. Even the gas storage in Germany was controlled by Russia. I believe the EU is in negotiations to buy gas in bulk.

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Planning International Events: Legal and Cultural Considerations

SmartMeetings

When planning international events overseas , event professionals must take into account a host of important legal and cultural considerations. Grimes of Grimes Law Offices, LLC in Philadelphia, spoke at MPI’s WEC 2016 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, about planning international events. Business Negotiations.

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CWT Meetings & Events research: London to remain top EMEA destination for corporate meetings and events in 2019

Event Industry News

CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in M&E. Moscow, Russia (6/-). 2019 forecast (2018/17 positions in brackets): London, UK (1/1). Barcelona, Spain (5/2).

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Confident planning strategies for the return of incentive travel 

The MICE

Memories and experiences that are created at a destination outlive any other type or event and experience; for me at least. The past two years haven’t been easy for 42 Incentives and for many other companies in the events business. So we negotiated, in case we also have other challenges. This will be 30% less for sure.

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16th Annual Meetings Industry Forecast

PCMA Convene

And there will be growing use of cashless payments and livestreaming at meetings and events. ON AIRBNB   Airbnb as a lodging alternative is gaining recognition and legitimacy, more for leisure and association event attendees, but increasingly for [other] business travelers and meeting/convention attendees. Airfares will be up 2.5

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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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