Good Stuff from Joan Eisenstodt

A lively discussion has taken place among a few colleagues about a re-launch of a publication read by many in our industry.  We have puzzled over the image on the cover of the first issue: a white male.  His back faces out and thus we can't tell how old he is - he could be anywhere from 18 to 45 .. unless he's had his hair touched up nicely.  He appears to be looking out a window.

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Many who read this will watch all or part of the Olympic coverage from Beijing.  As industry professionals, we will no doubt want to know more about the logistics of moving people and keeping them safe.  No doubt we will analyze what we see!

 We will wonder how the environment will help or hinder athletes from around the world.  And we will wonder how the people of China will manage during the

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Words and the use of language make me smile.

During recent waits in airports in the US, I heard, over and over, "Please refrain from smoking" and wondered why the announcements didn't, instead, say "Smoking is prohibited in this non-smoking facility"?

Then there was the 'crawl' on the flight information board: "Buy-on-board meals may be purchased on the plane."

Isn't that redundant?

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Second time in the last 2.5 weeks that I've been in what are considered "upscale" hotels - and in one, now, even in the "towers" level.

The room is large - which is great.

It's reasonably quiet - until construction starts outside before 6 a.m.

Shower is great.

Bed is fair.

It's the towels - they are thin and raggedy.

And the sheets - nice ones but with holes.

It's the new décor, isn't

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