Future Economy Barcelona 2012: 0 The Real Economy: 6

'Sold out' but apparently cancelled!

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'Only just learnt that the Future Economy event's been cancelled'

I fear those who were looking forward to hearing Al Gore and Juan Verde, the International Co-Chair for the re-election campaign of President Barack Obama, at Pancho Campo's and Charade (aka Chrand) Management's hubristic Future Economy Barcelona 2012 will be disappointed. The conference has been cancelled even though the website claims that the event is sold out.

Juan Verde and Pancho Campo: Is Obama really serious about winning a second term? 

Could it be that Al Gore and Juan Verde have decided that Pancho Campo's history is just too spicy and savoury for prudent politicians? A conviction with prison sentence that still stands in Dubai allied with Campo's relationship to the truth that is as distant as Shetland is to London. 

Although it would be eminently understandable if Gore and Verde decided to put distance between themselves and Campo, this is not the case as they will be speaking at Thinking Green in Gibraltar on Sunday 21st October. Chrand Management are involved in organising Thinking Green. 

Instead the Future Economy Barcelona 2012 event was probably cancelled due to poor ticket sales, despite claims that it was 'sold out'. 

Pancho Campo@the press conference in Gibraltar (19th July 2012)

  

'Present at the press conference (19th July 2012) was Francisco Campo Director of Chrand; the company working with the Government organising the seminar, who was accompanied by Chrand’s Executive Director Paulina Campo and Business Manager Rony Bacqué.'  Read the rest of the report here  

It now appears that Thinking Green is generating controversy:

'Public should be told Al Gore costs, says GSD

GSD spokesman for the Environment, Selwyn Figueras, has called on the Government to publish immediately and with priority the anticipated costs and details of funding for the Thinking Green conference, which is being held next weekend.'  

Read the rest here. 

Also on GBC News: Figueras calls for Thinking Green conference cost details

See here. 

Al Gore is reported to be earning $100,000 for his 45 minute speech and apparently is less than keen to debate with Lord Monckton, a sharp critic of Gore. The Gibraltar Chronicle reports that 'Monckton has been damning of the Thinking Green seminar, which he has described as a “propaganda rally” and dismissed Mr Gore as “a global warming profiteer.” Details here.

Not, I trust, yet another fine mess involving Pancho Campo...  

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I look forward to reading the inside story in 'EUROPE’S leading drinks trade publication' composed by its 'editor' detailing how the Future Economy event had to be cancelled because Jim Budd 'harassed Campo's nearest and dearest' along with his business associates. A 'publication' that appears to be happy to regurgitate any farrago of lies from Pancho Campo without making the slightest effort at verification.       

Future Economy Barcelona 2012: less than two months to go

Intro to the Future Economy Barcelona 2012

Now that the summer break is over, there are less than two months to go before Pancho Campo's and Charade Management's Future Economy Barcelona 2012 conference starring Al Gore on 19th and 20th October.

With nearly 1700 tickets to sell it must be hoped that sales have picked up after what appeared to be a sluggish start. Although when first announced the 'early bird' offer was due to finish at the end of July with prices due to rise significantly. Instead ticket prices were dramatically slashed. Doubtless canny conference goers may be waiting for mid-September ('special prices' until 15th) when ticket prices are due to rise (see below). Should tickets sales be poor further cuts (three for the price of one?) may be necessary as the conference still has no major sponsor.

The 'early bird' prices

Late July – prices slashed – will they go up in mid-September?

    

Future Economy has three 'platinum sponsors: Ecoembres, Grupo Matarromera and Torres & Earth. Miquel Torres, who has supported Campo's various events in the past, was due to speak at Future Economy but pulled out in July. The other listed 'platinum sponsor' is the wine academy but like Chrand Management this is a Campo vehicle.

The Financial Times has become the 'exclusive international media partner'. Al Gore is also due to speak at Thinking Green seminar in Gibraltar on 21st October. Charade Management are reported to be involved in 'working with the Government (Gibraltar) organising this seminar.

     

   

   

Is Pancho Campo's Chrand Management part of NATO?

The logo for Charade Management (aka Chrand Management) or NATO?

The logo for Charade Management (aka Chrand Management) or NATO?

Might Pancho Campo's new Charade Management (aka Chrand Management) be a part of NATO? Unlikely as this may seem the logos of the two organisations do appear to share a certain resemblance...!

   

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A page on The Wine Academy of Spain website awaiting an update: 

'El Profesorado

El programa educativo y de catas está dirigido por Pancho Campo, fundador de The Wine Academy y el primer español en conseguir el prestigioso título de Master of Wine en 2008*. Pancho ha realizado catas y colaborado con los principales expertos mundiales como Robert Parker o Jancis Robinson y ha formado a sumilleres, bodegas y profesionales de más de 30 países.'

The Wine Academy es una división de CHRAND Management, empresa especializada en el diseño y organización de eventos deportivos, musicales y del vino. CHRAND Management ha organizado eventos con Al Gore, Kofi Annan, Francis Ford Coppola, Sting, Pink Floyd, Enrique Iglesias, Stefan Edberg, Andre Agassi y muchos otros famosos. www.chrand.es'

'The Faculty

Pancho Campo, founder of The Wine Academy and the first Spaniard* to obtain the prestigious degree of Master of Wine, has designed the educational programme. Pancho has conducted tastings and collaborated with the most important wine experts such as Robert Parker o Jancis Robinson. He has also trained sommeliers, winemakers and professionals in more than 30 countries.

The Wine Academy is a division of CHRAND Management, which specializes in the design, development, and organization of sporting, music, gastronomic, and wine-related events. CHRAND Management has organized events with Al Gore, Kofi Annan, Francis Ford Coppola, Sting, Pink Floyd, Enrique Iglesias, Stefan Edberg, Andre Agassi and many other celebrities.'

*The first Chilean born/Spanish MW to have felt obliged to resign from the Institute of Masters of Wine.