Perfect Marriage
Every once in awhile it all comes together and today in NYC was one of those days. I went to the Explorer’s Club for a lunch sponsored by Northern Territory of Australia. They and Myriad Travel Marketing know what they are doing.
First off the Club was just tremendous and filled with a historic vibe. It was woody and clubby and filled with the spirit of famous adventures. Sir Edmond Hillary, Lowell Thomas and Senator John Glenn have all stood at the podium in the cozy banquet room where lunch was served. The renowned Bill Harney provided stories and didgeridoo tunes. Better yet was running into old friends like Jon Haggins who now also does NPR radio, besides his very successful NYC TV cable show. Myriad’s Managing Partner, Al Merschen also was there adding his usual energy. This guy has a steel-trap mind and great demeanor.
Best of all was hearing about the importance of online publications. That we know about at GoNOMAD. Thirty four % of travel is generated via the web and is growing. For example my article on the Ghan Railway in NT was reprinted or linked to on eight other sites. With our unique visitors alone that means it reached 150,000 plus and is still archived and out there. Myriad was one of the first to realize the power and possibilities of the web. The NT studies show that the majority of travelers to the territory are spirit or adventure travelers. That is all so something we at GoNOMAD understand. Myriad and NT, thanks for the memories!
First off the Club was just tremendous and filled with a historic vibe. It was woody and clubby and filled with the spirit of famous adventures. Sir Edmond Hillary, Lowell Thomas and Senator John Glenn have all stood at the podium in the cozy banquet room where lunch was served. The renowned Bill Harney provided stories and didgeridoo tunes. Better yet was running into old friends like Jon Haggins who now also does NPR radio, besides his very successful NYC TV cable show. Myriad’s Managing Partner, Al Merschen also was there adding his usual energy. This guy has a steel-trap mind and great demeanor.
Best of all was hearing about the importance of online publications. That we know about at GoNOMAD. Thirty four % of travel is generated via the web and is growing. For example my article on the Ghan Railway in NT was reprinted or linked to on eight other sites. With our unique visitors alone that means it reached 150,000 plus and is still archived and out there. Myriad was one of the first to realize the power and possibilities of the web. The NT studies show that the majority of travelers to the territory are spirit or adventure travelers. That is all so something we at GoNOMAD understand. Myriad and NT, thanks for the memories!
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