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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Welcome SYTA to the Learn Tourism Learning Experience Platform! 🎉
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Embracing Growth: Celebrating Our Journey as a Tourism Learning Organization
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Looking For Tourism Expert Speakers?
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Celebrating Tourism Education: Fostering Growth, Learning, and Innovation
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Two Free April Webinars to Transform Your Tourism Career
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Empowering Partnerships: The Value of Customizable Certificates in Tourism Education
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5 Essential Courses Every Tourism Destination Should Offer Its Stakeholders
In the dynamic world of tourism, destinations thrive when all stakeholders are equipped with the...
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5 Ways Destination Marketing Organizations Can Expand Impact Through Online Training
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) play a crucial role in promoting tourism and driving...
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The Purpose Behind The Academy at Learn Tourism's Partner Roundtable
In the dynamic landscape of destination marketing, continuous learning, collaboration, and...
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A.I. Impact On Tourism Jobs And DMO Duties
Artificial intelligence (AI) and tools like ChatGPT can have significant impacts on the destination...

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