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

Hot Springs, Wellness and Stewardship with Jordan Menzel
It was a leap of faith. Lifting himself from a trough of unwellness and lack of imagination, Jordan...
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Gateway to Yosemite - Climbing, Culture & Community
Towering rock faces, majestic waterfalls, and unbelievable views draw millions of tourists to...
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Tourism Career Accelerator names Keynote: Learn Tourism's Chief Strategist
The Learn Tourism's Chief Strategist and full-time traveler, Stephen Ekstrom has been named to...
Tourism Spotlight: Bison Rancher, Jenny Perkins
In this episode, Stephen Ekstrom, host of Business Class and the Learn Tourism's Chief Strategist,...
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Five Outcomes of Effective Tourism Training
Five Outcomes of Effective Tourism Ambassador Training Our destination marketing (DMO) and...
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Planning your Tourism Training Budget? How to Get it Approved
Planning your Tourism Training Budget? Here’s How to Get it Approved It’s destination marketing...
Breathing New Life Into Destrehan Plantation
Tracy Smith & Leslie Brewer from Louisiana's Destrehan Plantation sit down with The Learn Tourism's...
Tourism Is A Family Affair With A View - Puerto El Zeppelin
On this episode of Business Class, host Stephen Ekstrom sits down with Gloria, head chef and...
Kitesurfing In Mexico with Alex Salvador
On this episode, The Learn Tourism's Business Class host, Stephen Ekstrom, takes a kitesurfing...
You Call This Work? Meet Lucinda - Sandcastle Expert & Full Time Builder
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Learn Tourism, Steve Ekstrom sits down to...

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