I wanted to bring to the attention of all my fellow tournament players out there, as well as tourney organizers, that there is a rapidly growing problem with bedbugs in hotels around the country. These pests are extremely difficult to get rid of and are apparently easily transported from the hotel to your home. I suggest organizers and players check out venues and nearby hotels through bedbugregistry.com. This is something that will definitely ruin any tournament experience.
So right. I never knew such a resource existed; although, I should have guessed. I have experienced this once in my life, and it has left a deep and lasting impression.