by Bruce Turkel | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last week I wrote a bit about The Real Value of Tourism and its effect on the world. Specifically I wanted to explain my thoughts on how travel gives us a better understanding of cultures around us and how the tourism industry creates jobs. After I published my post,...
by Bruce Turkel | Sep 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
I almost never meet people on airplanes — I guess my headphones and open laptop discourage conversation. But my good friend Bob Berkowitz, CEO of Multivision Video, often meets important people on planes. He believes that his American Airlines upgrades are worth every...
by Bruce Turkel | Aug 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Has anyone else noticed the recent rash of Millennials hurting themselves or dying preventable deaths falling off of waterfalls, mountains, and bridges? A 26-year old from San Ramon “…hiked with three other people to the peak of Half Dome. She fell 600 feet to her...
by Bruce Turkel | Aug 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
I used to think that my father’s generation was the last one to live in two centuries at the same time. Growing up near Poe Park in the Bronx, my dad lived in a community with all the modern technological marvels including refrigerators, televisions, and...
by Bruce Turkel | Jul 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Picture a tropical island off the coast of the United States: This island is known for powdery beaches, swaying palm trees and stunning sunsets. Because it’s an island, it’s surrounded by endless blue ocean. This island has vibrant cities and quaint small...
