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EDITOR’S LETTER INDEX Welcome to the first issue of The Global Phoenix in 2018! The end of the first quarter of 2018 is already here and is a great time for us all to look at what has been accomplished so far, and to look ahead and establish new goals and targets for the rest of the year. At one year since our relaunch, we can look back on the first 4 superb issues of the ‘new look’ The Global Phoenix, in which industry leaders have addressed numerous topics relating to global talent mobility. We focused on 4 different areas of the world, turning the spotlight onto specific destinations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Throughout 2018 we will examine more current topics that affect our industry, and experts from various sectors will share practical pointers that inspire excellence in service delivery and professional development. We will focus on 4 different regions, and discover destinations in Latin, Central and North America as well as Pacific Oceania. In the Industry Features section of this issue, Kent O’Neil of Newland Chase looks back over Immigration Changes of 2017, and Rebecca Darling of ECA International discusses the growing phenomenon of the Business Traveller, and examines how corporations can ensure cost- effectiveness and remain compliant. Our Global Focus is on the area of Latin America; we turn the spotlight on just a few of the area’s destinations: Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador and Colombia. Experienced DSPs share their knowledge and insight, answering the same 10 questions we pose to each of them. In the Promoting Excellence section, Jon Harman of CORT examines the subject ‘Relocation Stress and the Essential Role of the Engaged Relocation Professional’. We also finish our series of articles ‘Addressing the Needs of the Accompanying Family’ with ‘Options for Accompanying Spouses’. We are sure you will enjoy Issue 5 of The Global Phoenix! Page 2 www.theglobalphoenix.org INDUSTRY FEATURES Significant Global Corporate Immigration Developments during 2017 Kent O’Neil; Newland Chase Making International Business Travel Cost-Effective and Compliant Rebecca Darling; ECA International GLOBAL FOCUS: LATIN AMERICA Introduction - Our 10 Questions for DSPs Spotlight on: Brazil - South America’s Giant Andrea Massoud & Hector Garcia Lopez; LibGlobal Spotlight on: Argentina - A Destination of Fast-Paced Change Susan Kidd; Labs Relocation Services Spotlight on: Ecuador - Latitude Zero Maria Elsie Luzuriaga; LARM Group Spotlight on: Colombia - The Gateway to South America Ana Maria Garcia; LARM Group PROMOTING EXCELLENCE Relocation Stress and the Essential Role of the Engaged Relocation Professional Jon Harman; CORT SARAH L ANGMEAD EDITOR, FOUNDER Addressing the Needs of the Accompanying Family: Part 4 - Options for Accompanying Spouses Sarah Langmead; Cosmos Consult If you would like to contribute a quality article to a future edition of ‘The Global Phoenix’, contact Sarah on [email protected] - All suggestions & feedback welcome! Disclaimer: All information printed in this publication are viewpoints of the authors not those of the editor or of ‘The Global Phoenix’ magazine. www.theglobalphoenix.org Page 3