Delta Air Lines Inc. is already the only U.S. carrier to fly directly to Africa, but a new route to the West African nation of Liberia will expand the airline’s...
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
Employees Waste Almost Two Days Per Week, Study Shows
Employees throughout the world spend more than a third of their time at work—almost two days per week—on activities that don’t produce revenue for their companies, according to a study...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Chinese Ambassador Visit to Celebrate 30 Years of Relations
The Chinese ambassador to the United States will headline a gala dinner in Atlanta on Nov. 10 celebrating three decades of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Zhou Wenzhong became...
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Georgia’s Business Rep in China Confident Despite Slowdown
The managing director of Georgia’s trade and tourism office in Beijing remains confident the state can attract investment from China and boost exports there despite the world’s current financial woes....
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Liechtenstein Prince Welcomes Georgia Consul at Castle
Bruce Allen, Liechtenstein’s honorary consul to the Southeast U.S. who lives in Macon, was featured on the front page of the Oct. 3 edition of Vaterland, one of the principality’s...
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International Sales Buoy Coke’s Third-Quarter Growth
International sales anchored Coca-Cola Co.’s 5 percent third-quarter growth in unit case volume while the Atlanta-based beverage giant’s sales declined in North America. Unit case volume, an indicator of the...
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Program Lets Pre-screened Air Travelers Speed Through Customs
A program that allows pre-screened international air travelers returning to the U.S. to bypass the passport control line is now open in Atlanta. With the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s...
Posted inArchive, Business, South Korea
First Kia Equipment Arrives at Savannah Port
Kia Motors is one step closer to making cars in Georgia after its first 3,500 tons of automobile-making equipment came ashore at the Port of Savannah on Oct. 9. The...
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French Consulting Firm Opens Atlanta Office
A French consulting firm that evaluates products and processes to help companies optimize costs and increase revenues has opened its North American office in Atlanta. Cost House LLC, an affiliate...
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Gwinnett Tech Opens International Education Center
Gwinnett Technical College has opened an international education center to offer language courses and training that will help workers stay competitive in an increasingly global environment. “Our International Education Center...