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.

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U.S. Travel & Tourism Statistics 2024
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Four Priorities for a Thriving Tourism Workforce in 2025
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2024 Global Tourism Statistics
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The Hidden ROI of Destination Tourism Ambassador Training
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Building a Tourism Ambassador Program That Actually Works (And Doesn’t Suck)
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The Best Tools & Platforms for Hosting High-Quality Tourism Webinars
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How to Use Webinars to Train Travel Agents & Tour Operators on Your Destination
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Choose the Right Tourism Ambassador Training and Certification Partner
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10 Webinar Promotion Strategies to Attract Travel Planners & Industry Professionals
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How HR Leaders Can Develop Strong Professional Development Programs
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