"Go get 'em Ed! I know a lot of writers and editors got shafted on this one. The gods of ethics and professionalism be with you and the SATW lawyer. Thanks for keeping us posted."
"Hi all: Know it may be off-subject, but want to announce that I've a new blog. Yes, I am your "Ms. Behaving," the glamourpuss who will -- gently -- guide readers through travel etiquette, customs (domestic and foreign), and general quandries on the…"
"I make sure I ask at check-in, and keep all my boarding passes as a precaution. One note: sometimes the kind of ticket booked by a pr agency for a press trip won't qualify for ff miles; always good to check before you go. Get those miles!"
"I just attended the CLIA (Cruise Line Industry Association) annual press conference this morning and the Haiti issue was right up front. All -- industry folk and the press attending -- seemed to agree: to NOT go to Labadee would put an additional…"
"Am I the only person who gets irritated when PR people use this forum to push their clients/endeavors? The most recent post seeking "journalistic stories" made me feel like the inept have infiltrated the fort..."
"Hi Susan: Let's finally schedule that lunch after I return from Arizona at the end of the month! Was so great to see you at the NYTWA luncheon, and hope we can get more time to dish in the New Year.
Best,
Mary Alice"
"I am reminded of the classic A.J. Liebling quote: "Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one." As travel media professionals, we are entrepreneurs (even if we didn't start out to be).
To Max's question: in 2010 we have to take…"
"My dahlinks:
I had a conversation tonight at a party with fellow travel writers and editors, and an epiphany ensued. To wit:
The label of "travel writer" has been cheapened over time -- and not by us. In truth, a real travel writer is a generalist,…"
"In the Golden Age of travel trips -- 10-15 years ago -- Susan's comment might hold water. But with respect, I can tell you that not having tips in their PR budget these days is more the norm; PR agencies, for the most part, are being squeezed just…"
"I agree that housekeeping is rarely -- if ever -- included. Housekeeping is always the one left out, and whether I'm on a personal trip or a hosted one, I always leave something (including complimentary bottle of wine, etc.) with a note to thank…"
"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…"
I'm behind in my online correspondence. I was supposed to go to the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain opening also. But I moved to the Twin Cities this fall and won't be making it back for a while - although January would be the perfect month to escape. Enjoy, it will be lovely.
Your name sounded so familiar to me, and then it stuck me that we met briefly at the Tucson Food & Wine Festival a couple of years back. I believe Kimberly of MTCVB introduced us (would that be correct?).
I removed the comment, as I think I have attracted enough negative attention. I simply made the observation that in terms of writers I know, the women in my age group (20s-40s) are highly competitive while the older ones have treated me with kindness and respect. I suffered a lot at the hands of one particular writer whom I considered partnering with whom has poached a lot of jobs, ops and publicists from me, and whom I think was responsible for placing a horrible story on me with Gawker. I apologize for overgeneralizing, but this particular woman when at events and on press trips tends to draw attention a la rock star from younger, less experienced people while the older,more experienced people see right through her.
Hello,
I am doing an article for GoNOMAD.com about go-lo.net.
I was curious if you would be interested in answering a few questions regarding the site:
You can fill it out and send it back as a comment on my page or send it in an email to lisa.linsley88@gmail.com
1. How did you hear about Go-lo.net?
2. What urged you to sign up?
3. What do you hope to get from the site?
4. What do you plan to use the site for?
5. What do you think of the site so far? What features do you enjoy?
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~Beth
Your name sounded so familiar to me, and then it stuck me that we met briefly at the Tucson Food & Wine Festival a couple of years back. I believe Kimberly of MTCVB introduced us (would that be correct?).
~Beth Blair
I removed the comment, as I think I have attracted enough negative attention. I simply made the observation that in terms of writers I know, the women in my age group (20s-40s) are highly competitive while the older ones have treated me with kindness and respect. I suffered a lot at the hands of one particular writer whom I considered partnering with whom has poached a lot of jobs, ops and publicists from me, and whom I think was responsible for placing a horrible story on me with Gawker. I apologize for overgeneralizing, but this particular woman when at events and on press trips tends to draw attention a la rock star from younger, less experienced people while the older,more experienced people see right through her.
I am doing an article for GoNOMAD.com about go-lo.net.
I was curious if you would be interested in answering a few questions regarding the site:
You can fill it out and send it back as a comment on my page or send it in an email to lisa.linsley88@gmail.com
1. How did you hear about Go-lo.net?
2. What urged you to sign up?
3. What do you hope to get from the site?
4. What do you plan to use the site for?
5. What do you think of the site so far? What features do you enjoy?