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Barbados Elevates Global Profile as Atlanta Flight Promises Deeper Ties

Consul General Rudy Grant spoke with Global Atlanta during a visit from Miami.

As Barbados prepares to welcome a new nonstop flight from Atlanta in November, the eastern Caribbean island is taking on a larger global profile that belies its size. From becoming… Continue reading Barbados Elevates Global Profile as Atlanta Flight Promises Deeper Ties

GCIV Welcomes Visitors from 97 Countries to Georgia

GCIV held a reception with the Young Leaders of the Americas at Global Atlanta's offices March 14.

The Georgia Council of International Visitors welcomed 311 inbound guests from 97 countries to the state in 2023, according to the nonprofit’s annual report. GCIV, a member of the Global… Continue reading GCIV Welcomes Visitors from 97 Countries to Georgia

French Caribbean Island Gives Atlantans a Taste of Martinique

A memorial commemorating a shipwreck that killed more than 40 slaves is among the many sights that may be of interest to those interested in Black history in the Americas.

The Caribbean island of Martinique is eyeing more travelers from Atlanta, despite the fact that a nonstop flight to the French territory remains elusive. La Martinique, which enjoys equal political… Continue reading French Caribbean Island Gives Atlantans a Taste of Martinique

Atlanta Black Chambers Names Outreach Leads for Africa and Diaspora Regions

Members of the Atlanta Black Chambers' Global Opportunities Committee met at DHL's Atlanta hub in September.

Just before some of its members jet off for their latest international trade mission to Africa, the Atlanta Black Chambers has named point people for its outreach to strategic countries.… Continue reading Atlanta Black Chambers Names Outreach Leads for Africa and Diaspora Regions

Delta to Launch Daily Barbados Flights From Atlanta, Expand Access to Dominican Republic and Curacao

Barbados Consul General Rudy Grant addresses an Atlanta audience last April.

Delta Air Lines Inc. is relaunching flights from Atlanta to the Caribbean island of Barbados, this time connecting to the former British territory with daily flights when it starts in… Continue reading Delta to Launch Daily Barbados Flights From Atlanta, Expand Access to Dominican Republic and Curacao

More Than Baseball and Tourism: Delta’s Curaçao Flight a Bridge to Business for Dutch Caribbean Island

The Curaçao capital, Willemstad, is known for its colorful architecture. Photo by Alex Bello on Unsplash

When the new flight to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao takes off from Atlanta Saturday, officials hope it will bring more than snowbirds and sun-bathers. Beyond tourism, they believe… Continue reading More Than Baseball and Tourism: Delta’s Curaçao Flight a Bridge to Business for Dutch Caribbean Island

CEO: How Fintech Innovator Brightwell Pivoted During the COVID Cruise Crisis

Brightwell CEO Larry Hipp shared how the company looked outside its traditional industry to grow at an inopportune moment.

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Hypepotamus Oct. 24 as part of its “Get to Know the CEO” series. It is published on Global Atlanta as part of our content… Continue reading CEO: How Fintech Innovator Brightwell Pivoted During the COVID Cruise Crisis

Delta to Begin Flights From Atlanta to Tulum, Mexico in Time for Spring Break

The beaches of Tulum, Mexico, will be that much closer for Atlantans, thanks to Delta. Photo by Spencer Watson on Unsplash

Delta Air Lines Inc. is set to begin daily nonstop flights from Atlanta to Tulum, Mexico, next March, the latest direct access for American travelers to the Yucatan Peninsula.  … Continue reading Delta to Begin Flights From Atlanta to Tulum, Mexico in Time for Spring Break