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.

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2022 Tourism Trends & Outlook
TOURISM GROWS 4% IN 2021 BUT REMAINS FAR BELOW PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS IN 2022 UNWTO reports 4% rise...
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WHAT WORKFORCE DATA TELLS US ABOUT TRAVEL
The devastating and long-lasting impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the American workforce is...
Playing Tourist - Kazoo Factory & Museum
While visiting Beaufort, South Carolina, Business Class host and Learn Tourism Chief Strategist, ...
The Day I Met Oprah (And Gen Anderson)
What would you do if you were just inches from a nine foot king cobra or face to face with the...
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What is Tourism Ambassador Training?
Tourism Ambassador training is a tool to increase community participation, engagement, alignment...
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The Importance of Experiencing Culture
“Don’t look for folks that just look like you. Don’t look for folks that just pray like you. Don’t...
Travel Weekly Highlights The Learn Tourism
The Learn Tourism and its TEA training method have been featured in Travel Weekly.
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What Are the Benefits of Understanding Different Cultures?
Today, the world is fast becoming a global village, with many countries enjoying a ...
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The Learn Tourism Announces New Ugandan Partnership
Opportunity Awaits as Uganda’s Rwenzori Learn Tourism teams up with US-based nonprofit, The Learn...
Vacationer Magazine Features Learn Tourism Leader, Stephen Ekstrom
Stephen Ekstrom, Chief Strategist here at The Learn Tourism and inspiring keynote speaker, has...

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