Rumbidzai Mufuka for GlobalAtlanta Southeasterners are still visiting Israel to show solidarity amidst the hostilities in the region, said Rena Kahn, director of marketing of the new Israeli Tourism Office...
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Chinese Executives Interested in Georgia Visit Here Aug. 15-16
Phil Bolton for GlobalAtlanta Eleven Chinese executives interested in the prospects of doing business in Georgia will be in Atlanta Aug. 15-16 to attend a course at Kennesaw State University....
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U.S. House Committees to Meet in North Georgia on Immigration Issues
Leigh Miller for GlobalAtlanta Gainesville and Dalton will be the sites of two U.S. House of Representatives hearings on immigration issues, Monday, Aug. 14, and Tuesday, Aug. 15. The House...
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Costa Rica Research Center Can Assist Georgia Companies
Leigh Miller for GlobalAtlanta An agricultural center in Costa Rica supported by the Atlanta-based Tropics Foundation can provide research for Georgia companies with operations in Latin America that are interested...
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International Poverty Fighter Uses Marketing to Bolster Contributions
Leigh Miller for GlobalAtlanta Global hunger alleviation organization Heifer International has seen a steady increase in donations since its Atlanta office has been marketing its efforts to supply farm animals...
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Delta Advertising Campaign Boosts International Travel
Nema Etheridge for GlobalAtlanta Delta Air Lines Inc.’s “light-hearted” marketing campaign encourages travelers to take international flights and helps boost the company’s 2006 revenues, according to Jennifer Martin, general manager...
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British Consulate Responds to Atlanta Flight Queries
Nema Etheridge for GlobalAtlanta The British Consulate General in Atlanta referred local queries about traveling to the appropriate airlines last week, after U.K. officials thwarted a terrorist attack on aircraft...
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Welcoming Foreign Dignitaries Helps Atlanta’s Airport Challenge Miami
Nema Etheridge for GlobalAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s ability to welcome foreign dignitaries is challenging Miami’s dominance as a gateway to Latin America, according to Manuel de Barros, protocol officer...
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Georgia Ports See Strong Growth for 2006
Rumbidzai Mufuka for GlobalAtlanta New contracts with Danish-owned shipping company Maersk Line and CMA CGM (America) Inc. contributed to the positive growth reported by the Georgia Ports Authority in this...
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WorldSpan Travel Data System Adds Swiss International Air Lines
Nema Etheridge for GlobalAtlanta Atlanta-based Worldspan L.P. will now include real-time flight information for Swiss International Air Lines in its electronic booking system designed for travel agencies. Under a multi-year...