Stephen Ekstrom

Advisory Panel Chair and Chief Strategist at Learn Tourism - the nonprofit academy at learntourism.org is Stephen Ekstrom. Ekstrom began his career in the 1990’s on college radio at Quinnipiac University. He went on to create and deliver successful tourism development strategies for now thriving destinations, theme restaurants, cultural institutions, theatrical management companies, and some of the world’s most recognized attractions. He’s called upon to speak at colleges and universities, conferences and countless panel discussions each year. He hosts Learn Tourism's Business Class podcast and is a featured writer for several travel magazines. He’s also been profiled by media giants like the New York Times, NBC, ABC, CBS Morning, and NY1.

Education that Takes you places

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Benefits of Destination Marketing Organizations Providing Tourism Ambassador Certification Through Learn Tourism
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Why Learn Tourism’s Programs Drive Success: Transformative, Engaging, and Accessible Learning for Destinations
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Why Many Tourism Ambassador Programs Fail: Ignoring the Realities of Adult Learners' Needs
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Learn Tourism Dashboards for Data-Driven Tourism Marketing Decisions
Learn Tourism Dashboards for Data-Driven Tourism Marketing Decisions
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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Tourism through Learn Tourism's TEA Model
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Learn Tourism For Workforce Development
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Online or In-Person? Which Tourism Training Is Best for Your Audience
Online or In-Person? Which Training Is Best for Your Audience
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Building Bridges: Empowering Communities and Visitors Through Education
Building Bridges: Empowering Communities and Visitors Through Education
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Why Every Destination Needs a Tourism Ambassador Program
Why Every Destination Needs a Tourism Ambassador Program
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Community Engagement and Empowerment: Building Lasting Impacts in Tourism Worldwide
Community Engagement and Empowerment: Building Lasting Impacts in Tourism Worldwide

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