President Obama last week traveled to Florida for a major address on international tourism. A diverse tourist state, Florida is home to amusement parks and natural wonders. From Epcot to the Everglades, it was an iconic launching spot for a new tourism initiative. As tourists and travelers ourselves, we seldom consider the impact our spending has - Read More -

It was a natural question for travelers having breakfast yesterday morning in the light filled dining room of the HI-Chicago hostel. I was in Chicago for two days on a separate mission: to interview candidates for a regional vice president job for the emerging new HI-USA.  Yet, in the short time I was there, I - Read More -