International Management: Videos

Discusses three basic principles of culture--information, space, and time--and their influence on international business negotiations

Architects around the world are designing hotels that meet the demand for sustainable tourism, and travelers are increasingly considering environmental friendliness when they book hotel rooms or lodgings. But what does the tourist industry understand by "sustainable"? In this part of the Ecopia series, architects present their visions for the Swiss Alps, the Indonesian island of Bali and the eastern African nation of Rwanda

It's one of the world's fastest-growing industries, but like any business, tourism is evolving. More and more travelers are looking for experiences that go beyond the typical cruise or hotel stay-and with the emergence of niche tourism comes an increasing need for anyone in the hospitality trade to understand how it is expanding and what forms of specialization are involved. This program explores a range of niche markets, including volunteer tourism, health and medical tourism, gastronomic tourism, and even so-called dark tourism, which, as the name suggests, focuses on famous burial sites, war zones, and other points of macabre interest. Discussions with niche market tourists explore the motivations behind their excursions and whether the outcomes were what they'd hoped for.

This program features profiles of three women who have staked out successful careers in the adventure tourism industry: Diny Harrison, a certified mountain guide with experience in Italy, Switzerland, and other countries; Mylene Pronovost, a dog sled musher and outdoor activities instructor; and Marie-Josee Blanchette, an ecotourism development agent who plans and guides wilderness tours. Additional information from co-workers and supervisors supplements each job profile.

Examines how tourism will impact one of the world's most environmentally important areas. Discusses ways to allow tourists access to the Amazon with minimum impact on the environment, while also providing jobs and money for the locals

Discusses the pros and cons of the tourist industry in Thailand. Topics include eco-tourism, culture, economy and sex tourism