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

Big Leadership In A Small Destination With Melyssa Reeves, Visit Vacaville
Growing up in the travel business, Melyssa never thought she'd be leading a DMO for 20+ years. Now,...
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Online Training: Workforce Development In Uganda UNESCO Region
The Situation In Uganda, 12.3 million people (30.1% of the population) lived below the poverty line...
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A Journey Through Time: The Evolution of Destination Marketing in Tourism
In the ever-evolving world of tourism, destination marketing plays a crucial role in shaping the...
Business Psychology, Behavioral Economics and Brett Oetting, Visit Corpus Christi
With a background in business psychology and behavioural economics, and a love for Applebee's, ...
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4 Types of Destination Advocates & Tourism Ambassadors
Why are destination advocates important?
Where Education Meets Innovation: Newport Beach With Gary Sherwin
A lifetime learner, passionate educator, and leader amongst destination marketers, Gary Sherwin,...
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Community Service: Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer
16 January is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the US and designated as a National Day of Service....
Finding Inspiration & Giving Thanks With Discover Long Island's Kristen Reynolds
Taking risks, discovering one's own potential, and finding gratitude in her destination,Discover...
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Caribbean Tourism Career Accelerator Taps Stephen Ekstrom For Keynote Address
Tourism Keynote Speaker Stephen Ekstrom named to headline Caribbean Tourism Career Accelerator...
Finding Treasure With Santiago Corrada, Visit Tampa Bay
Visit Tampa Bay's Santiago Corrada, who's also a member of the Destinations InternationalBoard,...

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