Summary In today's episode, I introduce an upcoming AI workshop that targets tourism and destination marketing professionals. Here's what this means for you. You gain access to a professional toolkit that enables you to compete on a global scale with minimal resources. You'll also learn these concepts: how to apply the seven primary generative AI…
IBM THINK 2018 promises to be one of the largest, most rewarding technology conferences on the planet, in Las Vegas in March 2018. Getting the most out of this massive show requires advance preparation. For first-timers (and forgetful veteran attendees of other IBM events), here are a few suggestions to enhance your THINK 2018 experience.…
One of the banes of travel for me has traditionally been the garment bag, which has been a royal pain in the butt. It’s large and unwieldy, it fits poorly in overhead compartments, and it gets jostled and crushed so much in the travel process that the garments inside don’t arrive any less wrinkled. I…
While we spend an awful lot of time packing physical goods for vacation, I often forget to do my digital packing. At least once a year I take time off, including time off the grid. No phone, no internet, no connection to the outside world. Yet, I still want to read and feed my brain…
My friend and former colleague Cathy asked, “What are your favorite apps that make business travel/life better? Wondering what I might be missing.” This is a great question. Let’s break it down into pieces. For the apps I list below, most should be in both Apple’s App Store and Google Play. Obvious Business Travel Apps…
Disclosure: My friend and colleague, Erik Deckers, asked me if I would review the TravelPro Platinum Magna 2. I agreed; TravelPro sent me a review unit, but provided no other compensation. Product Basics The TravelPro Platinum Magna 2 is a 21-inch roller bag with four wheels on the bottom, the usual standard features including multiple…
When I travel on business, I occasionally do pick up things from my travels, such as interesting trade show giveaways, the random souvenir, client materials, etc. After a few trips, you learn to minimize what you pack and travel with. Going on the road is easy – you have total control over what you pack.…
As someone who travels more often than I’d like, I do occasionally pick up useful little tips and tricks for making life on the road more tolerable. Here are a random assortment. 1. Hotel coffee. Treat it like a teabag. Read this post for the full details! 2. Forgot toothpaste? Or, if you’re cheap like…
4:45 AM, January 21. The alarm shouted its usual cheerful “WAKE UP” to me in my hotel room, urging me to get out of bed in time to get to the airport for my flight home. I groggily packed the remaining bits and pieces of my luggage and stumbled downstairs to the taxi stand for…
