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Nov 14, 2012

Hop!

I have seen Hop!, the “suitcase of the future,” and I am not so sold on it. I am impressed with the technology, but I question its practicality.

Why Japan Is Best Explored by Sea with Princess

Japan is a destination that rewards repeat visits because no two regions — or seasons —  feel quite the same. One moment, you’re wandering through centuries-old geisha districts in Kanazawa. The next, you’re watching neon reflections dance across Tokyo streets long after midnight.

Jan 20, 2010

The Luggage Debate

As Louie and I prepared for our annual January trip to New York for the GT awards event, the debate over luggage came up again. Do we check it or carry it on?

Jun 4, 2008

Stop Your Whining!

One of my clients has an office in a hotel in downtown Chicago. I went there Monday for a meeting. I was barely in front of the hotel, when a member of the staff approached me and started griping about tips. He had just helped a guest with her luggage and hailed a cab and the guest apparently gave him too small of a tip. This isn't the first time he has mentioned tips to me.

The Art of Balance in Seoul: Beyond the Boardroom

The value of a destination is no longer defined solely by infrastructure, efficiency or scale. Increasingly, it is measured by a city’s ability to balance productivity with well-being — creating opportunities for focus, restoration and more meaningful connections.