By Doyice Cotten
A family vacation in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico gave me an opportunity to evaluate risk management at an all-inclusive resort. One would have to give the Resort a passing grade for its risk management program.
By Doyice Cotten
Last week we addressed some common risks for tourists traveling in China; this week, we will address a few more hazards and some signage challenges. Risk management signage in tourist areas is common, however, they may not always be clear due to translation or language differences.
By Doyice Cotten
On a recent visit to Israel, one thing relating to risk management really stood out – great signage and warnings. This is not totally unexpected in a modern country like Israel.
By Doyice Cotten
This author has frequently posted articles pointing out risk management hazards at tourist sites in third work countries – most frequently in Asia and Latin America. When one thinks of Europe, one generally expects safer conditions at tourist sites.
By Doyice Cotten
When one thinks of risks in Cartagena, or for that matter, anywhere in Columbia, one thinks of kidnapping, drugs, and murders. Certainly, there is that possibility; however, on a recent visit there, we found that Cartagena is perhaps the most beautiful city in all of Latin America (see Photo 1) and definitely safer than most.
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.
This post on risks in everyday Viet Nam life was written by Doyice Cotten. Watch for a follow-up on play areas in Viet Nam.
The appeal of most third world nations is their differences from here in the U.S.
