Quick answer? Anything woven. Woven baskets, woven bowls, and even woven wall décor and in-home accents are trending. How would I know? The winter NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift market I attended back in February at the Javits Center in New York City told me!

Food shows are a lot of fun, especially when they take place in the United States. There are so many displays featuring the latest and greatest food trends with millions of samples of snacks, cheeses, drinks and condiments.

I’ve been so busy I haven’t even had a chance to look back on two fabulous shows I attended with some of my Turkish clients in New York this past summer. Since it’s finally getting cold around here (winter is coming!) I wanted to warm up a bit and remember the hot days of summer and the incredible exhibits from back in July.

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.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.