I'm pushed for time today--trying desperately to get the cover story for the July/August issue of Medical Meetings wrapped up, so I'll just list out a few of the more interesting hospitality industry items that have come across my desk from hotel...

I don't see it listed in their press section yet, but the Convention Industry Council just sent around a press release announcing the latest additions to its Hall of Leaders, and our very own Virgina Lofft is one of the just six being honored next...

Gary the Sabre Geek and his work group have been busy putting together some interesting travel-related applications, and they're looking for some feedback. To learn more about these prototypes for group travel, fare trends, and flight info, visit...

Jeffrey Brown of TradeShowBlues fame has come up with an interesting idea for a new service for the hospitality/planners world called Book4Today. Here's how he describes it on his blog, after a small rant about the American Academy of Family...

When I read about on this eGain study on the TSMI blog, I could feel the steam starting to come out of my ears: ...

This must be idiot's day (see above for more idiocy): From USA Today, Airport security confiscates flier's car key as 'prohibited item'...

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I have been oh so remiss in pointing out one of my favorite sites: Patti Digh's 37 Days. I get her weekly e-newsletter, and it invariably makes me laugh, cry, think, and feel. This week's entry on Johnny Depp, former U.S. poet laureate Billy...