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

Traveler Sentiment And Innovation With Amir Eylon, Longwoods International
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Jerad Bachar, Visit Pittsburgh, Talks Shop With The Learn Tourism
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Tackling Unfinished Business With Martha Sheridan, Greater Boston CVB
"I'm living my best life now..." says Martha Sheridan, CEO of the Greater Boston Convention &...
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The Learn Tourism Welcomes New Advisory Panel Members, Experts In Education, Leadership Development, Tourism and DE&I
New Advisory Panel Members Will Lend Their Expertise to The Learn Tourism's Latest Ventures and...
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4 Tips for Rock-Solid Corporate Partnerships
Just like a free lunch, there’s no such thing as a free sponsorship. Businesses want to partner...
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Why Collaboration Takes Us Further Than Competition
The competitive spirit is a central element ofhuman nature. Think about some of the ways we...
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How the Tourism Industry Can Close the Knowledge-Action Gap
More than 60% of people believe climate change is a global emergency, and they say they’re willing...
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English For Tourism Course Launches In Saudi Arabia
More than 600 Saudi nationals have enrolled to advance their careers, join the tourism economy and...
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20 Tourism Ambassador & Advocacy Marketing Statistics You Need To Know
This is the year of destination advocacy marketing and the tourism ambassador.Don’t just take our...
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5 Leadership Training Topics That Will Engage Your Destination Team
Training employees to become better managers or executives is essential to maintaining a strong l...

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