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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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Confident planning strategies for the return of incentive travel 

The MICE

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. This will be 30% less for sure.

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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

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. and France. Despite a strong recent performance, the outlook for the U.K.