I just read this article, Planning an Overseas Event? Read this First, in Chief Marketer. It's a good start, but for a ton more information on everything from shipping to risk management, with a (I think) terrific list of resources for more...

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I had an interesting moment during my recent trip to Las Vegas. While wandering in total sensory overload along the Strip last Friday, killing time before my 11 p.m. flight, I stopped for a bit on one of the pedestrian bridges that keep the...

I've noticed this before while at conferences, and again today: Everyone's eyes are red, and I don't think it's because we were all out gambling too late last night (I know I was happily tucked in my Las Vegas hotel room watching Lost and Invasion...

I just checked into the glorious Bellagio hotel for a conference, and even in my travel-bleary state, I think I'm going to have a good couple of days here. It was funny: On the shuttle ride to the hotel, we drove through all those back alleys you...

Check out Fast Company's 8 Essential Ideas for International Travelers. It includes everything from learning a language to hotel gadgets.

This is too funny: Evolution of Dance, a six-minute video on YouTube that takes you from Elvis to the Backstreet Boys and beyond. It gave me my laugh for the day...

I'm sad to say that Chris Pentz, of the Pentz Group Communications, is not faring well in her fight with bladder cancer, despite her surgery in January. Chris has been an invaluable resource for Medical Meetings, a speaker at our Pharmaceutical...

Great. Just as we work on finalizing details for a sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands next month, I read this article about the potential for tsunamis in the region. If you have Caribbean-bound groups, be sure to ask your hotel what...

Since today seems to be list day, here's Zagat's top 100 hotel restaurant picks. "Top" also seems to be reflected in the prices, which ain't cheap. You have to travel pretty far down the list to get dinner for under $50 a head.