I enjoy watching the talent show American Idol. I often mentally vote for an eventual loser, but I also thought Frazier would last two weeks before the network pulled the plug. I went on record to forecast that Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) would last a little less than a New York minute.

Back to American Idol. I just love seeing talent. All those kids can sing. Most are very good. But why weren't you up there sharing the…

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Rochelle Turner is the Director of Research for the World Travel & Tourism Council, the only global body that brings together all of the major players in the Travel & Tourism sector. From airlines and hotels, to tour companies and technology, WTTC brings everything together. Rochelle is responsible for the design and execution of the research that lays the foundation for the World Travel & Tourism Council. She has spent her whole career in consumer and market research within the tourism sector, and Rochelle holds a MSc in Tourism Management from the University of Surrey as well as a LLDip from the College of Law, UK. Continue on to learn about the World Travel & Tourism Council, and what they are doing in the travel industry.

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There’s an old saying that reminds us, “If it could be said, it probably already has been said.” You would probably be wise if you didn’t quote me word for word, but regardless of the exact phrasing, the message is worth repeating. Most worthwhile stuff has already been said, done, talked about, initiated, tried, imitated and implemented. Most worthwhile stuff has also been forgotten, ignored, glossed over and replaced by some not-so-good stuff.

This is especially true for words of wisdom when they’re directed at the sales and marketing front. Everything worth saying has already been said, but there’s more to the…