40 articles tagged with corporate travel
When my late wife Marguerite first took me to Toulouse fifteen years ago, I couldn't have imagined how this rose-hued city would continue calling me back—both for personal journeys and, surprisingly, for agricultural business connections. Known as 'La Ville Rose'...
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,...
The moment you step off the plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi greets you with its distinctive duality—ancient history pulsing beneath the surface of a modern metropolis driving India's economic engine. As someone with paternal roots in Kerala who's...
There's a certain rhythm to Nashville that extends far beyond its musical heritage. As I stepped off the plane at BNA last month for a conference on organizational systems, I could feel the distinctive pulse of a city that balances...
The first time I landed in Kuala Lumpur for a consulting project five years ago, I was immediately struck by the city's captivating duality. Gleaming skyscrapers housing global corporations stand proudly alongside vibrant heritage districts where traditional trades still flourish....
The first time I recorded the ambient sounds of Amsterdam's canals at dawn, I knew this city operated on a different frequency than anywhere else I'd worked. That was 1997, when I was capturing audio for a Dutch jazz ensemble...
When searching for a corporate retreat destination that transcends the ordinary, one must consider the principles of quantum entanglement—how separate entities become inexorably connected through shared experience. This is precisely what occurs when executives gather at Mont-Saint-Michel, where the medieval...
Pittsburgh has undergone one of America's most remarkable urban transformations, evolving from its industrial past into a vibrant hub of technology, medicine, and culture. During my recent week-long consulting project with a local travel agency, I had the opportunity to...
Tampa has quietly transformed into one of Florida's most compelling business destinations, offering far more than just sunshine and beaches. As someone who's visited the city multiple times for both professional engagements and personal getaways, I've witnessed Tampa's evolution into...
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...