For 30 years Stan Tekiela has been studying the flight patterns of birds around the world. Inspired by the work of living English naturalists Jane Goodall, the anthropologist, and Sir […]
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A Tourism ‘Island,’ Israel Strategizes for Eventual Reopening to Foreigners
Judging by the questions, there is still pent-up demand for tourism to Israel from the Southeast U.S., and the sooner the better, according to many prospective travelers. But foreigners looking to […]
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Ebix Preaches Resilience as Extended India Lockdown Hits Bottom Line
Metro Atlanta-based Ebix Inc. says its broad diversification kept the company profitable in the first quarter, despite an extended lockdown in India and pandemic-related restrictions that pummeled business segments that are highly dependent on travel. The Johns […]
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While Sheltering in Place, This Nonprofit Wants to Stoke Your Global Travel Dreams
With flights grounded and the world turned upside down just in the last month, it may seem that the inertia of the coronavirus pandemic will keep the world at a […]
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Chamber Urges Support of French Restaurants, Businesses During Covid-19 Shutdown
Update: The FACC has updated its list of businesses and restaurants here. The French-American Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta is urging its members and the broader community to support local […]
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Survey: Most Dutch Firms in Southeast Harmed by Travel Ban
It wasn’t the most scientific of surveys, but the Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast’s simple poll of member companies revealed clear results: Most Dutch firms in the region will suffer from […]
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Coronavirus: Delta Cuts International Flights as Trump Bars Most of Europe From U.S. Entry
Delta Air Lines announced capacity cuts as travel demand nosedived amid the coronavirus outbreak and an order by President Trump in an Oval Office address Wednesday to bar U.S. entry from most […]
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Ambassador Visit to Celebrate Georgia-Cote D’Ivoire Cooperation
While the legacy of colonialism in Africa has left divisions between countries with official European languages, the evolution of common markets and globalization are bringing them closer together, Amini Kajunju, […]
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India Becoming a Top Tourism Target for Georgia
Delta Air Lines Inc.’s revived nonstop flight to India Dec. 22 may not be taking off from Atlanta, but it is helping spur some hopeful conversation about the future of […]
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Young Leaders Free China Training Trip Seeks Applicants From Tax, Finance Fields
Backed by the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta is once again facilitating a free trip for young professionals to experience business in China. […]