Tools of the Trade

The Vino Valise

Ever wonder how many meeting attendees leave bottles of wine, given as gifts, in their rooms after the event is over? Some try to strategically stow the bottles in their checked luggage and then hope they don't break en route. Others decide it's not worth the risk and go home empty-handed.

Now there's a third option. BottleWise Duo is the first soft-sided bag designed specifically to keep wine bottles safe during air travel. BottleWise Duo's patent-pending design is Transportation Safety Administration-friendly, and features individually padded sleeves that protect up to two 750 ml bottles, plus interior watertight pouches for safeguarding luggage contents in the unlikely event of breakage. For more information, visit www.bottlewise.com.

Track Anything, Anywhere, Anytime

The Zoombak Universal A-GPS Locator is a simple and ingenious way to keep track of anything you need to plan your meeting. Zoombak uses the Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS), which utilizes both satellite and cellular technologies to reliably determine the location of your parcel. The small, lightweight, water-resistant locator attaches to whatever it is you want to track, with a secure pouch. You can pinpoint your Zoombak's location on-demand via Zoombak.com, mobile phone, or live customer care. You can also determine your Zoombak's location in real time with a continuous tracking option. Simply log on to Zoombak.com to view a map of your Zoombak's current location, as well as its path taken since leaving its original location. For more information, visit www.zoombak.com.

Originally published June 01, 2008

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