It always frustrating to return home from a trip only to discover that a friend happened to be in the same town at the same time as you and your paths never crossed.
It was exactly this frustration which helped launch PairUp.com
All you need to do is upload all your Outlook email addresses into the system, and then plug in your travel schedule. Providing your friends and business acquaintances are also signed up, an email will be sent the moment it is recognized that paths will cross.
I’m not sure this is worth the effort for those of us you take a vacation once or twice a year. But, it seems a great idea for the business road warrior who is constantly traveling. PairUp, for example, also lets you input trade shows and conventions you are attending. If Phil from Finance happens to be attending the same one, PairUp will notify you. This could be a nightmare if Phil is some kiss-ass sycophant. But on the other hand, Phil just might be that contact you really need to seal the deal.