This is different as I’m not ahead on our posts. Norm and I have just arrived in Long Beach at the Westin. The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association will have a booth there. So we Patty Anis, Ex Director; Linda Kissam, Board Member; Norm and I will be meeting at noon to go set it up.

For any of you attending, we will be in booth 944.

I am on a panel tomorrow at 4 p.m. on Culinary Tourism and Linda will be on one Sunday. Board Member, Michael Cervin, will be coming in later on Saturday to assist and moderating a panel on Sunday.

We have a drawing a our booth 944 for some great prizes, so be sure to stop by and see us.

Maralyn
Author: Maralyn

Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.