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Risk Management »
By Doyice and Mary Cotten
When one thinks of Nepal, one’s first thoughts are of the Himalayas, but most people live in a long valley through the middle of the country. Risk management may not be an unknown term there – but it could certainly be put into practice more frequently.
On our recent visit, we found two major risks – the traffic on the streets and highways and the air pollution that blankets the valley, particularly in Kathmandu. We had no mishaps with the traffic, but did suffer from respiratory problems …
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The tourism industry in the United States is replete with hazards and risks – particularly when one is not in an upscale property. Hoteliers in the U.S. spend a lot of money eliminating hazards in an effort to reduce the risk of injury and lawsuits. In India, we found that the more upscale hotels have much in common with the upscale hotels here. These hotels are very secure. Most are fenced, have security personnel on the property at all times, and many have a colorfully dressed door attendant at the …
