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From the press release...

This just in from HSMAI: Experts to address impact of hurrican Katrina on travel and tourism and the ROI of sales and marketing at the 5th annual HSMAI/NYU Industry Strategy Conference, to be held in NYC on Sept. 15. From the press release...

A message from Kathryn Howle, via Joan Eisenstodt of the MIMlist (with Joan's permission)...

A great suggestion from someone on the MIMlist today: Donate your meeting planner points to other meeting planners who have been displaced by Katrina, or others in need.

A reader has requested any news about Susan Zimmerman, who worked at the Hilton Riverside as a sales manager, and her family. Please e-mail me if you've heard anything, or leave a message in the comments area below.

A reader is looking for Diane Lyons, owner of ACCENT on Arrangements from New Orleans, last known sighting was at the Hilton Riverside. Has anyone seen her?

A Message to our Industry Friends ...

From the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Web site...

Meeting Professionals International has set up a really nice ...

And, with the loss of so many meetings (NOLA convention and tourism alone makes up almost 46 percent of the state's total traveler expenditures!), and the rest of the area wants you to know it's still open for business. This from the Shreveport...