I might get a lot of flack for this, but it's an exciting weekend coming up for us in Chicago, with the Divisional Championships between Chi-town's beloved Bears and America's rags to riches football team, the New Orleans Saints.

I must say, I'm torn. Being from Chicago, I want my Monsters of the Midway to stomp 'em this Sunday show that supposed best offence in the league what it means to come up against our Bears defense.

But how can I root against the Saints? New Orleans has really tugged at my heartstrings in the last year and a half, and a part of me would love to see that team representing their city at the top.

I guess I'll be happy either way but, for today, be sure to check out our new e-column, Catching Up With... where we'll be talking to Joyce Stinnett-Baki of Annapolis & Anne Arundel CVB about how she found herself in tourism and where she finds tourism going today!

Enjoy the weekend! (All right, I decided GO BEARS!)

Gene Autry may have been America's Favorite Singing Cowboy - but the Autry National Center is something entirely more serious.

Founded in 2004, L.A.'s Autry National Center, comprising three museums, stands as a testament to the heroic image and ideal of the Native American, the American Cowboy and the Western Frontier that are each very much at the heart of our nation’s identity.

Read on to learn about the programs they have for 2007 and beyond!

Thanks to celebrities like Oprah and "Brangelina," the country is rapidly becoming a tourist mecca for adventurers and group travelers.

Many of South Africa's major cities are technologically advanced with all the luxuries of home, while tourist towns off the beaten track are welcoming and friendly. These smaller towns offer a chance to escape the hustle and bustle to sample the local culture.

See what great adventures lie just far enough off the beaten path for your group to experience the real South Africa! Written by Karen Schopf, who lived in Cape Town, South Africa, in the winter and spring of 2003.

As we approach the end of 2006, thoughts inevitably turn to the year ahead. What we can expect from the cautiously optimistic, yet still volatile market environment in which we now operate?

This edition, we bring you ten trends for 2007 from Gary Sain of YPB&R, America's foremost travel marketing firm.

When it comes to promoting, selling or creating awareness of your product or service, there's practically no such thing as receiving too much publicity!

So, what to do with coveted floor space at a well attended industry trade show? How do you attract that sought-after coverage and how do you make it work to your advantage?

Learn about Karen's tricks of the trade in this informative piece on attracting the right coverage.

The Pacific States all boast beautiful shorelines but that does not mean they are at all alike.

These states, while being distinct in their Western location represent some of the more unique areas in America.

Some easy travel tips will help you plan for an unforgettable experience on the West Coast.

The issue facing today's travel market is losing its traditional customer base from the bingo-playing Golden Agers to the fast-moving, time-impoverished Baby Boomers.

And what about Generation Y? Baby Boomers are introducing their children to the travel industry, making student travel a bigger player than ever in the market.

Read on to find out how the Baby Boomers and their families are changing the face of the travel industry.

The reunions of old – when grandma's famous cookies and pickles were something to anticipate, and cousins' covered dishes were as delectable as they were heartwarming – are no longer the norm.

In fact, reunions are now serious enterprises, sometimes incorporated as nonprofit organizations and most doing some serious fundraising to cover their costs.

Edith Wagner shows us the changing format of the reunion and explains why your group travel business should make every effort to tap into this growing market.

Our annual Hotel & Resort Directory includes dozens of hotels and resorts across the U.S. Whether you're looking for great convention space or a quaint lodging experience, this directory will start you on the right track to making your reservation.

The directory is available as a PDF via the below link, or go online 24 hours a day to GroupTravelDirectory.com.

This week, InSite E-Zine interviews Joyce Stinnett Baki, Director of Group Sales at the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County CVB in Annapolis, Maryland.

Awarded Tourism Person of the year at the 26th Annual Maryland Governors Tourism Industry Conference, she has headed the AAACVB’s group sales department for more than four years. A group tour expert, Joyce has been active on various NTA & ABA committees for more than 10 years.

Click below to find out how she found herself in tourism and where she thinks we'll find tourism in 2007!