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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Top 5 Tips To Be A Better Tourism Ambassador
Tourism Ambassador Tips When visitors stop in a community, their experiences are shaped by the...
Weird in Austin - A Cathedral of Junk
Things got a little weird when The Learn Tourism's Stephen Ekstrom visits Austin, Texas. There he...
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VIDEO - The Power of Women In Leadership - A Panel Discussion
The Power of Female Leaders Women and Leadership Women-owned and women-led businesses are one of...
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TEA - The Secret To Effective Tourism Training
What makes The Learn Tourism unique? Hundreds of individuals are eager to lead a workshop, present...
Happy Hour With Christine Miller - New Orleans' Best Tour Guide
Join The Learn Tourism's Stephen Ekstrom as he sits down for a drink with Christine Miller, head...
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How To Gain Stakeholder Buy-In
How To Gain Stakeholder Buy-In As human beings we naturally resist change, we like things to stay...
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6 Things Every Instructional Designer Should Know For Tourism
Instructional designers have the most important role in the development of tourism training, online...
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What Makes A Great Keynote Speaker
What is a keynote speaker? A keynote speaker sets the “pitch” for a seminar, convention, or...
A Real Cajun Experience - Crawfish Haven, Hot Sauce & Zydeco
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Learn Tourism, Steve Ekstrom heads to Louisiana....
Historic New Orleans Collection - Behind the Scenes with Daniel Hammer
Go behind the scenes at the Historic New Orleans Collection with Executive Director, Daniel Hammer.

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