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A news flash from mickeynews.com: The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., has added a new slate of professional development curriculum presented by the Disney Institute. From the press release: "The new programs, available as an added feature...

Sometimes it’s hard to figure out the ins and outs of various airports. Thanks to the MIMlist listserv, here are some links to sites that will make it easier to figure out: ...

Sounds like Tampa hotels shutting down in anticipation of the hurricane today. Please send good thoughts to all who live, work, and meet in Florida and other potentially affected areas.

According to traveltalkradio, the growing trend is clothing-optional resorts. In fact, it says that the American Association for Nude Recreation is 45,000 members-strong, and growing. Hmmm, wonder what their annual meeting is like… ...

This guy doesn't. Regardless of your political affiliation, what could the government do to make you feel safer when you travel? This isn't an idle question--I've heard all sorts of executives actually say they are trying to minimize their air...

Terrorists may be casing the casinos, but Las Vegas officials say not to worry. Though terrorist videos found in cells in Detroit and Spain include top Vegas draws like Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Excalibur, and New York-New York, the city's mayor is...

Next time you are left hanging with a no-show speaker, go to the National Speakers Association’s handy little geographic index, where you can search for speakers by city, state, metro area, or topic expertise. Just type in the city and state, and...

I have always thought of meetings—particularly well-facilitated events—as being highly educational. But writer Suzanne Stallings has a more paranoid view: "After having seen the movie, The Stepford Wives, I understand what has happened to most of...

The Baltimore Sun asks some pretty good questions about the issue of publicly funded convention hotels. Citing the success of Austin, Texas’ eight-month-old 800-room Hilton that was built across the street from the convention center which is close...

From guest blogger and regular magazine contributor Kay Carstens: ...