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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6 Things Every Tourist Really Wants
6 Things Every Tourist Really Wants Contrary to popular belief, most tourists aren’t just looking...
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Four Training and Professional Development Features You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
Four Training and Professional Development Features You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
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Four Essential Courses Every Destination Marketing Organization Should Offer
Four Essential Courses Every Destination Marketing Organization Should Offer In today's competitive...
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Creating Transformative, Engaging, and Accessible Training Programs for Tourism Destinations
Creating Transformative, Engaging, and Accessible Training Programs for Tourism Destinations
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INFOGRAPHIC - 5 Reasons Why Online Tourism Training is More Effective
Online education has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, and the reasons behind its...
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Announcing Our New Live Education Program: "Values Visitor: Attracting Visitors Who Share Your Community Values"
Announcing Our New Live Education Program: "Values Visitor: Attracting Visitors Who Share Your...
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From Teen Struggles to Tourism Leader: Dawnielle Tehama on Resilience, Regeneration, and Connection
In the latest episode of Business Class, I had the privilege of speaking with Dawnielle Tehama, a...
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5 Questions Every DMO Leader Should Ask Their Team
5 Essential Questions Every DMO Leader Should Be Asking Their Staff Managing a Destination...
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The Role of Education in Partner and Community Engagement for Destination Marketing Organizations
The Role of Education in Partner and Community Engagement for Destination Marketing Organizations ...
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Creative Collisions & Community Impact with Dan Janes of Madden Media
Creative Collisions & Community Impact: A Conversation with Dan Janes of Madden Media

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