26 articles tagged with business etiquette
As someone who's spent years navigating ports of call around the world, I've developed a sixth sense for cities on the verge of transformation. Georgetown, Guyana's capital, is precisely that—a fascinating blend of colonial charm and emerging economic powerhouse. With...
When my agency asked me to explore Tashkent as a potential destination for our executive clients, I'll admit I had limited knowledge of Uzbekistan's capital beyond its Silk Road heritage. What I discovered was a fascinating blend of Soviet-era grandeur,...
As an anthropologist who has spent decades studying commercial exchanges across cultures, my relationship with Douala, Cameroon's economic powerhouse, has evolved from purely academic to deeply practical. The city presents a fascinating case study in how traditional West African commercial...
The moment my plane descended toward Kuwait International Airport last fall, I was struck by the contrast between the azure waters of the Persian Gulf and the golden desert landscape. I wasn't heading to Kuwait City like most business travelers,...
As I stepped out of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport into Mumbai's energetic atmosphere, the contrast between this megacity and my classroom in Kansas City couldn't have been more striking. The warm winter air carried scents of street food mingling with...
The first time I landed at Kempegowda International Airport, the humid air carrying hints of jasmine and diesel fuel, I knew Bangalore would challenge my perceptions. Five years and seven business trips later, I've developed a profound appreciation for this...
The first time I landed in Kaduna, Nigeria's northern economic powerhouse, I made every rookie mistake in the book. I showed up with Silicon Valley expectations, a packed schedule that left no room for the famous 'African time,' and business...
You know that scene in animation where the background suddenly shifts from muted tones to vibrant panoramic splendor? That's exactly what happened when I first laid eyes on Busan's dramatic coastline from my hotel window. As someone who's spent years...
The morning light in Antsirabe has a quality that filmmakers dream about—crisp, golden, and revealing of textures often missed by the casual observer. I first arrived in this highland city twenty years ago while location scouting for a National Geographic...
When my sustainable tourism investment portfolio led me to evaluate opportunities in Central Africa last quarter, I found myself booking a flight to Port-Gentil—Gabon's second-largest city and the center of its petroleum industry. As someone who typically gravitates toward Mediterranean...
Twenty years of covering international sporting events taught me one invaluable lesson: behind every competition lies a complex cultural ecosystem that demands understanding. Shanghai, China's pulsating commercial heart, operates on similar principles. As someone who's visited this metropolis multiple times—first...
