Tourism is one of the largest and most dynamic economics sectors. It is also well established as the largest generator of wealth and employment in the world. Tourism is playing a vital role as the economic engine for developed and developing economies worldwide. In this presentation the author analyzes the direct and indirect tourism policy of European Union and also examine the EU Tourism Policy areas and tourism activities.

Over the last several decades, an unprecedented trend has appeared in the fields of animal and human health: approximately three-quarters of all new human diseases have come either directly or indirectly from animals. These diseases range from Salmonella to Foot and Mouth Disease to last winter's deadly outbreak of SARS.

The Broad Graduate School of Management at MSU is dedicated to continually advancing practical knowledge in the field of global supply chain management. Professor Closs is one of the key members of this effort; he will focus today on products suitable for China sourcing and the application on comprehensive techniques.

In Nepal, most women are involved in reproductive work as mothers, housewives, and voluntary service providers. Although this work is very important, it is undervalued in society because it is not directly linked to monetary returns. In order to have their work valued and to be independent, it is necessary for women to be involved in economic activities.

With 18 speakers hailing from nine countries, the 2004 World Trade Week Conference will provide attendees substantial insights on how to succeed in international markets using global partnerships. Meet and greet with the area's finest business executives, entrepreneurs, and internationally focused professionals.

The CIBER Globalization Seminars are designed to help U.S. business faculty bring international context into the classroom and to expand teaching and research skills.

GMARS aims to promote a "global village" of management accounting research by bringing together a diverse set of the highest-quality research papers, plenary speakers, and researchers from around the world.

For faculty or PhD students who plan to teach an internationally oriented course, take advantage of new technology to improve the delivery of international content, and incorporate experiential activities into your course curricula.

There is a national need for foreign-language educators with skills in both language and knowledge of business. The Penn Lauder CIBER, together with Penn's Graduate School of Education and West Chester University, is pleased to offer a program of study in business communication in language.

The theme of this year's Conference "Bridging with the Other" could hardly be more relevant to the world and to the context of international business in 2004. The programme assembled by Nakiye and her colleagues looks fantastic and highly relevant to both the theory and practice of international business as we enter the new Millennium. I am sure that the sessions will be provocative and stimulating and that we will leave Stockholm with our horizons widened and our understanding deepened.