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A tribute to my friend, the late travel media icon Arthur Frommer

The legendary U.S. travel journalist and entrepreneur Arthur Frommer passed away November 18 at the age of 95. Born in Virginia and with an early boyhood in a small town in Missouri, Arthur was a lawyer who became a pioneering and great travel journalist, and who will be remembered as having helped open the joys of travel to the masses. While serving in the U.S. Army in Europe in the 1950s, he got the travel bug, came out with a travel guide for servicemen, and followed up in 1957 with…

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Free access to Encyclopaedia Britannica for journalists

My editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica has asked me to extend this offer to all my journalist colleagues. You are invited to enjoy free access to all its factchecked resources, and if you do link to a Britannica story in your articles, none of the content linked to will be paywalled. Your readers in turn will have full and free access to Britannica's content. To get your free, personal subscription, just go to britannica.com/journalists and enter the code: EXPERT-CONTENT.

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What do you wear to Seven Magic Mountains?

Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation located in the Nevada desert, and the weather can be quite hot and dry. Therefore, it is recommended to wear comfortable and breathable clothing, such as shorts, t-shirts, and sandals or sneakers. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. It's also a good idea to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. While there is no strict dress code, it's important to dress appropriately for the weather and…

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David Paul Appell October 31, 2009 at 4:32pm

We'd certainly love to, Elinor, but it overlaps with London for us, so we had to choose between the two. A New York City event, however, is coming up, so please stay tuned!
Dr.Elinor Garely October 31, 2009 at 1:01am

It might be interesting to have a soiree in NYC next week (similar to London get-together)- at the International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show (Javits). Dates: November 8-10, 2009
Allan Lynch October 30, 2009 at 1:04am

Well, I'm on a plane Saturday. Maybe I'll trick or tear up and down the aisle. It might be a way to get something to eat on the flight.

So without a martini label pin, look for someone short and wrinkled. That'll be me.

http://flight.So/
David Paul Appell October 30, 2009 at 12:56am

Tom, Mary Alice, Susan, and others, you've been reading our minds! We're very much hot to trot on the merchandising angle -- and not just lapel pins either. Stay tuned for more developments, and as always, expect something fab! Thank you all for your enthusiasm and votes of confidence!!
Mary Alice Kellogg October 30, 2009 at 12:48am

David, are you listening? There must be a wholesale place that will have unisex martini glass lapel pins, suitable for our sophisticated bunch to place on lapel, jacket, dress (and most have olives, which is a must given the new logo). Do you want to look into it? Perhaps your designers have an idea?
Full disclosure: I already have a cheap rhinestone martini pin with green fake emerald olive which gets comments at gatherings. A more subdued one for ladies and gents can't be hard to find, yes? Let me know.
Susan McKee October 29, 2009 at 10:59pm

Oh, Mary Alice:
I love it! Wish I were a graphic design whiz! A Traveltini martini glass lapel pin would be discrete, yet distinctive (and better than a secret handshake).
Mary Alice Kellogg October 29, 2009 at 8:57pm

Hi Guys:
I won't be in London, but wanted to chime in on how we can recognize one another in whatever gathering we may be in in the future. To wit:

The Traveltini martini glass lapel pin! Subtle, sophisticated, chic. And who knows? Its popularity may give rise to a thriving industry of Traveltini accessories, including -- yes -- Traveltini Writer action figures (accessories like miniature laptops/iPhones/chargers and carry-on bags sold separately).
What do you think?
Allan Lynch October 29, 2009 at 6:09pm

Oh, don't alter your plans because of me! I just was going by what we did before. I hadn't realized people were staying around for the whole show. I'm working on three assignments and have to get this travel in before the snow (here) flies.

PS - That's also bonfire weekend.
David Paul Appell October 29, 2009 at 6:04pm

OK maybe we can do a meet-up like Alan described on the first day, followed by the reception on the last day. Thanks for the thought!
Allan Lynch October 29, 2009 at 6:02pm

Ah. I'm only at the press day on the 9th. Tuesday I'm in Paris for the afternoon and then flying home from London on Wednesday.