Delta Air Lines Inc. said March 10 that weakening demand due to the slumping global economy is forcing the airline to cut international capacity an additional 10 percent beginning in...
Author Archives: Trevor Williams
As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world.
An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils and promise of globalization.
A lifelong Bulldog, Trevor earned degrees from the University of Georgia in Magazine Journalism and Religion, with a minor in Chinese.
He is the father of three sons and editor of the book "Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up."
Posted inArchive, Business
Personal Essay: A Touch of Japan in Atlanta
Many people probably think of Los Angeles or New York when they think of a city with a large Japanese community. In fact, an October 2008 survey by the Consulate...
Posted inArchive, Business
Delta to Start Flights to Brazil’s Capital
Delta Air Lines Inc. will expand to six its routes to Brazil by adding nonstop service between Atlanta and Brasilia, the country’s capital. The flight will run six days per...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Gwinnett County Allies With Korean ‘Sister Community’
The Gwinnett County government on March 6 passed a motion that confirmed a sister-community relationship with the Gangnam District of Seoul, South Korea’s capital. Gangnam’s government submitted the application for...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Quran Compatible With American Values, Filmmaker Says
Despite a perceived cultural clash between the West and Islam, many of the values upheld by Americans are also enshrined in the religion’s holy book, the Quran, an Indian filmmaker...
Posted inArchive, Business
Coke to Invest $2 Billion in China
As Coca-Cola Co. opened its new $90 million innovation and technology center in Shanghai, China, on March 6, the Atlanta-based beverage giant also said it would invest $2 billion more...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development, South Korea
Kumho ‘Absolutely Committed’ to Macon Tire Plant
Although market considerations have held up construction, Kumho Tire remains “absolutely committed” to building its plant in Macon, a company official told GlobalAtlanta. The Korean tire maker in December decided...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Georgia’s International Representatives — Israel
When doing business internationally, knowing the right people can be critical. This article is part of a series introducing GlobalAtlanta readers to the state of Georgia’s economic representatives in 10...
Posted inArchive, Education
Chamber Leading Kennesaw Business Students to Turkey
The Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast United States this week is leading a study-abroad trip to Turkey for Kennesaw State University business students. From March 7-16, students from...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Atlanta Lawyers Survey Technology Scene in India, a ‘Land of Contrast’
Atlanta could become a gateway for more Indian technology companies if the city learns to successfully market its advantages in that sector, according to a local lawyer who spent 11...