Itravel is the perfect storm of excitement and anxiety. From selecting your destination, booking the tickets, arranging hotel accommodations, and ensuring your luggage makes it through baggage claim, there are plenty of factors to take into account before the plane even takes off.

Made. In. China. You’ve probably seen these three words on practically anything you own. From the clothes we wear to the phones we use, America heavily relies on items exported from this manufacturing powerhouse in the Far East.

Last month, I had the delectable pleasure of attending the annual “Summer Fancy Food Show”. The Summer Fancy Food Show, presented by the Specialty Food Association, is the largest food industry event in North America. Vendors from all over the world come together to showcase their best products, exciting programs, and newest innovations.

Just last month I was visiting China, and over my visits the past two years, I have noticed that the amount of bikes being ridden has increased each time.

Recently I took a trip north to the smallest of the Scandinavian countries, Denmark, a nation that is often regarded as having the happiest residents in the world.

This year, I decided to mix business with pleasure and combine a routine business trip with a relaxing summer holiday. Presently, I am enjoying the clear waters and white sands of Turkey by the Aegean Sea.

“Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers. But first they have to understand that their neighbour is, in the end, just like them, with the same problems, the same questions.”

For years those seeking partnerships with governments and nationalized industries have relied on traditional lobbying techniques to convey their ideas and promote their agenda. The cultivation of these types of relationships has been the key strategy for access and influence in the world of public policy.

Autumn in New York. Is there anything better? It’s really about as good as it gets, especially when NY Women’s is in town. NY Women’s is an incredible fashion event that brings in-demand brands and designers to town to showcase the apparel, footwear, and accessories of their upcoming Spring ’18 collections.