Working in the "Windy City!"

This week I am attending an industry conference in Chicago, and every time I land here I get excited about the City, the Food, the Architecture, the River, the Food, the Sports....

What a great city! For me, it's one of those cities that I always love to spend time in, but one of those that is immediately "off the radar" as soon as I leave. I'm not sure why, but as I thought about it, a lot of cities are that way for me - great to visit - but never really somewhere that I say I can't wait to re-visit or move too.


Luckily, I get to the "Windy City" once a year for one conference or another. I did learn today that the nickname - Windy City - is NOT due to the wind or weather coming of the lake - but a backhanded remark by a New York Sun editor, referring to all the boasting the city did about their hosting of the World's Fair in 1893!

Last night we had an opportunity to attend a reception and dinner at the new Trump International Hotel & Tower - and WOW! - is all I can say! The hotel is part of our Signature Hotels and Resorts program, and a few of our clients have actually stayed in the hotel already - even though the tower is still under construction above the hotel!

The reception was held on the 16th floor and the views were AMAZING! I've attached a couple pictures I took with the trusty iPhone. There were 200 of us - and the Trump Organization pulled out all the stops - a great time was had by all!

OK back to Work! :)

Legendary World Radio - Launched 09/06/08!

HELLO! What a weekend! We launched a new Radio Show this weekend called Legendary World Radio. Not just ANOTHER travel show - but a complete lifestyle show - featuring Travel, Food, Wine, Adventure, Stories, Friends and much more.

This is the show where we ask...

"When was the LAST time you did something for the FIRST time?"

It's all about discovery and experiencing this Legendary World we all reside in.

Our first show had a "Green Theme" and our in studio guest was my friend and fellow wanderer, Gina Murphy-Darling aka Mrs. Green. Mrs. Green has a highly acclaimed Radio Show called Mrs. Green Goes Mainstream - where she is moving the "Green" needle, one convert at a time - and makes it FUN! I can attest to this approach as I have started to change some of the practices within our office and in my personal life too!

On the show Mrs. Green announced her new cruise project, called "Mrs. Green Goes to Sea!" A very special cruise about "Going Green". She has some great presenters, programs and goodies planned for all participants! Check it out!

We were also honored to be joined by Tina Stotz, Manager of Sustainability, Auditing and Environmental Initiatives at Holland America Cruise Line. We had a GREAT conversation with her about all the impressive technologies and procedures put in place by today cruise industry to continue to improve their performance in the protection of the environment that is so important to all of us.

Check out our Radio Show website and sign up for our eNewsletter - you might win a cruise!