Traveler satisfaction is top priority for most businesses, study shows
August 17, 2011
Companies that send employees abroad place equal importance on saving money and keeping business travelers happy when it comes to travel management. Read Article »
Graduates can benefit from international education too
August 16, 2011
Often, studying abroad is associated with high school and undergraduate programs, but graduate students are more than capable of working toward their Master's degrees in foreign countries as well. Read Article »
Shell takes responsibility for 2008 oil spills in Nigeria
August 16, 2011
Shell, one of the top oil companies in the world, finally stepped up and admitted liability for two massive oil spills in Nigeria that occurred back in 2008. Read Article »
Some South African unions accept government offers, others continue to strike
August 16, 2011
Strike season wages on in South Africa, and some unions are settling for government offers, while others are still holding out for higher wage increases. Read Article »
Small, up-and-coming Georgia school makes international efforts
August 15, 2011
Georgia Gwinnett College is only six-years-old, but it is already making waves in the international education community. Read Article »
Brazil wins spot in Fifa Under-20 World Cup Semi-finals
August 15, 2011
On Sunday, Brazil beat Spain in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals to go on to the semi-finals, where they will face Mexico for a chance to play against either France or Portugal in the final match on Saturday. Read Article »
Officials suspect drug traffickers in case of missing Brazilian tribe
August 12, 2011
One of the indigenous Amazonian tribes in Brazil was photographed and recorded on video for the first time earlier this year. Read Article »
Filipino transportation secretary retires to spend more time with family
August 12, 2011
Traveling for work isn't for everyone, and the Philippines' tourism secretary Alberto Lim recently decided that he was not an on-the-go type of guy and announced that he would be stepping down at the end of the month. Read Article »
Ai Weiwei gives his first public interview since being released from jail
August 11, 2011
Ai Weiwei, a rebellious Chinese artist, has a worldwide reputation for speaking out against his nation's government. Read Article »
FIFA Under-20 World Cup moves on to quarter finals
August 11, 2011
The FIFA Under-20 World Cup is well-underway, and the eight teams that will move on to the quarter finals have been determined. Read Article »
Kiss goodbye to kissing hello in Germany
August 11, 2011
In many countries and cultures, a kiss on the cheek is a standard greeting, but certain cultures are unaccustomed to the practice. Read Article »
Frequent fliers develop three distinct flight routines
August 11, 2011
People who travel often for work generally prefer to fly first-class or business class, and a recent survey conducted by the Global Business Travel Association found that these premium fliers can be divided up into three categories. Read Article »
Border patrol shows rising concern for people who are going from the U.S. to Mexico
August 10, 2011
It's no secret that Mexicans who want to immigrate to the United States have a hard time getting across the border, but now it's getting difficult to leave the U.S. as well. Read Article »
Business travelers can take mini vacations to mix things up
August 10, 2011
Business travelers don??™t always take advantage of being in different destinations, but perhaps they should. Read Article »
Bebe Zahara Benet, Camaroon's premiere drag queen, talks about her projects and family
August 9, 2011
Bebe Zahara Benet was the first winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, and the Camaroon native is now helping women unleash their inner divas as a 'professor' on the new reality show, RuPaul's Drag U. Read Article »
Brazilian and Canadian leaders sign new trade agreements to strengthen international business
August 9, 2011
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is currently on his first business trip to Brazil to discuss trade policies with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. Read Article »
Tree disease attacks Camaroon's cocoa crops, farmers seek government help
August 8, 2011
One of Camaroon's main exports, cocoa, had been doing well this year, in spite of a tree disease that has been wreaking havoc on the nation's crops. Read Article »
Honda recalls nearly 2.5 million vehicles worldwide, China and U.S. hit hardest
August 5, 2011
Honda Motor announced on Friday that it will be recalling about 2.49 million vehicles in Canada, Mexico, South America, parts of the Middle East, the U.S. and China for software updates for automatic transmission controls. Read Article »
Heterosexual pride parade sparks controversy in Brazil
August 5, 2011
Sau Paulo, Brazil, is the biggest city in South America and also the host of a large-scale gay pride parade each year. Read Article »
Gas prices drive Chinese cabbies to strike for higher fares
August 4, 2011
In Hangzhou, cab drivers have gone on strike in an effort to get the government to increase fares. Read Article »
Traveling to China to learn the language may be more affordable with AmeriSpan's new discount
August 3, 2011
AmeriSpan Study Abroad, a company that specializes in connecting students with international educational programs that focus on language immersion, recently announced a new deal for individuals who want to travel to China. Read Article »
Canada cracks down on pipe-sharing
August 3, 2011
Canadian officials are launching a controversial new program in Vancouver later this year that will distribute clean, unused crack pipes to users, much like needle-exchange programs that already exist in cities worldwide. Read Article »
Mexican drug gang kingpin detained in Ciudad Juarez
August 2, 2011
Jose Antonio Acosta Hernandez, a leader of a notorious Mexican drug gang, was arrested last weekend in Mexico. Read Article »
More Asian parents choose to send their kids to study in Canada as Australia reexamines visa policies
August 2, 2011
Australian officials are currently revising their visa policies, so parents, especially in China and India, are choosing to send their children to study abroad in other English-speaking countries, and Canada is high on the list. Read Article »
Beijing concert to benefit Chinese-American relations to feature will.i.am
August 2, 2011
On Friday, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton sat down with The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am to talk about President Obama's 100,000 Strong Initiative. Read Article »
Business travelers catch a break with new JetBlue frequent flier passes
August 1, 2011
JetBlue Airways recently introduced a new service that allows business travelers to purchase a three-month, unlimited travel pass for select airports. Read Article »
Sean Penn to speak at the GBTA 2011 Convention this August
August 1, 2011
The Global Business Travel Association will hold its annual convention in Denver this August, and Sean Penn will be one of the featured speakers at this year's events. Read Article »
Tropical Storm Nock-Ten reaches China, many forced to evacuate
August 1, 2011
Thursday, in anticipation of the arrival of tropical storm Nock-Ten, the Chinese government issued a yellow alert. Read Article »
Businesses plan for more work-related travel in spite of rising hotel rates
July 29, 2011
Business travel trends point to budgetary increases as well as rising hotel rates, according to a new report by AirPlus International. Read Article »
Sites like TripAdvisor help people get the most out of their trips
July 29, 2011
TripAdvisor recently reached the 50 million review mark, and the company couldn't be more thrilled with their success. Read Article »
Toronto International Film Festival announces film line up
July 29, 2011
The 36th annual Toronto International Film Festival kicks off on September 8, and the organization just released the list of the first 50 movies that are scheduled to premiere at the 11-day event. Read Article »
Typhoon rocks the Philippines, more yet to come
July 29, 2011
The rainy season is in full swing in the Philippines, which is great for the nation's crop and farming industry, but the storms are often dangerous and can result in flash floods and landslides. Read Article »
South African strike season is in full swing
July 29, 2011
In South Africa, unions are beginning to seek wage increases, during what the locals affectionately refer to as "strike season." Read Article »
Staying in touch with families is important for traveling workers, study shows
July 28, 2011
The Global Business Travel Association recently released the findings of The Business Traveler Market Segmentation Study, and they found that the majority (roughly 78 percent) of survey respondents enjoy traveling for work and feel that it is a necessity for the success of their business. Read Article »
High tuition won't stop Chinese students from studying abroad
July 28, 2011
The Institute of International Education recently published its annual Open Doors report, which examines the prevalence of international students in the U.S. Read Article »
Most U.K. students want to study abroad, as long as they go to English-speaking countries
July 28, 2011
According to a recent survey conducted by graduate recruitment website Milkround, roughly 75 percent of surveyed students from the U.K. are thinking about postgraduate study abroad programs. Read Article »
U.K. business travelers crave personal touches while they are on the road
July 26, 2011
The top five items that can be found in the suitcases of U.K. business travelers are books, swimsuits and sportswear, family photos, insurance documents and computer games, according to a recent survey by workspace provider Regus. Read Article »
Frequent travelers enjoy fine dining and telling tales from the road, survey shows
July 26, 2011
TripIt, a company that helps travelers organize their trips, recently conducted a survey to find out why and how often people are traveling, which leisure activities they prefer and how their personal lives play into their time on the road. Read Article »
Pitt State class takes students to Germany to study astrophysics
July 26, 2011
Studying abroad can be an expensive venture, but for 10 Pittsburg State University students, this is not the case. Read Article »
FAA can't tax plane tickets, some airlines to offer lower prices for consumers
July 26, 2011
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) operating authority ended on Friday because members of Congress were unable to agree on terms for an extension. Read Article »