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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7 Online Courses Every Destination Marketing Organization Should Offer
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) can significantly enhance their efforts by offering...
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Integrating DMO Branding into Online Training Programs for Brand Ambassadors and Tourism Advocates
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) play a crucial role in promoting and enhancing the image...
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Why You Should Own Your Tourism Training and Ambassador Programs
The Value of a DMO Owning Its Ambassador Training Program
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Insights from Fred Dixon, CEO of NYC Tourism and Chair of Destinations International
In this captivating episode ofThe Learn TourismPodcast, host Stephen Ekstrom, CEO & Co-Founder,...
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Three Key Actions for Destination Marketers after the 2023 Destinations International Conference
The 2023 Destinations International Conference brought together destination marketers worldwide to...
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Insights from the 2023 Destinations International Conference...
The 2023 Destinations International Conference brought together tourism professionals, industry...
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In the Crosshairs: Your Destination and Gun Violence
Gun violence had become an all-too-frequent occurrence in the United States, with devastating...
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Developing an Advocate Workforce Through eLearning/Instructional Design
This article follows a live panel discussion on the same topic at the 2023 Destinations...
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The Role of eLearning/Instructional Design in Tourism Workforce & Advocate Development
The role of eLearning/Instructional Design in building an effective advocate workforce in tourism...
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Dallas: Inside the Vibrant Host City of the 2023 Destinations International Conference With Craig Davis
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Craig Davis, the visionary CEO ofVisit Dallas, the...

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