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CONTENTS COVER STORY 69 It's easy to tick off many of the things that make the Northeast such an interesting travel destination.This and much more is exactly what you'll find in African-American Guide to Meeting, Incentives &Traveling in the Northeast. By Sonya Stinson FEATURES 26 Travel Industry Loses a Giant mourns the passing Mamadou Moustapha Diop on August 14, 2011 at Emory University Hospital inAtlanta,Georgia. By Marine Stewart and Khaly Samb 30 When planning your nextmeeting please consider one of the convention centers featured in BM&T'sAnnual Convention Center Review. By investing in the African-American market they acknowledge the value that Black meeting planners and their associations bring to the table, and deserve your business. By Solomon J. Herbert II and Solomon J. Herbert 44 The Most Influential African-Americans in Tourism/Meetings Industry is our opportunity to acknowl- edge the hard work,dedication and contributions of our broth- ers and sisters who have managed to perform at the highest professional levels despite the challenging economic times we have all faced in recent years. By Gloria M.Herbert 58 Airport Hotels Make Convenient Meeting Venues offers a selection of some of the nation's finest airport hotels that are sure to serve as excellent possibilities for holding your next event. By Soloman J.Herbert II 65 The evening ofApril 20, 2010,was just like any other along the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Then the unthinkable happened. Rough Sledding Continues For BP DisasterVictims tells the whole story. By Michael Bennett 84 There is somuch to see and do in South Carolina, it's sad that some are missing out because of an insidious stain from our past that hangs over us like a dark cloud. South Carolina Open For Business takes a look a the state's tourism industry and offers some hope formoving beyond the Confederate Flag issue. By Michael Bennett Black Meetings & Tourism November/December 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com Toronto AREA GUIDES 88 Milwaukee 90 Oakland 91 Trinidad & Tobago 92 GreensBoro DEPARTMENTS 4 Publisher's Message 5 Calendar of Events 6 Newsmakers 8 In The News 10 Museum Notes 12 Speaking of People 14 Hotel Happenings 16 Association News 18 Meeting the Needs of Your Meeting 24 NABHOOD News 28 Caribbean Corner 29 Travel Data 56 Pacesetters – Ray Jackson 63 Sports Tourism 82 Cruise News 83 From the Motherland BLACK MEETINGS & TOURISM VOLUME 18, ISSUE 11, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011 3 Photo Credit: Tourism Toronto.