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 Secrets For A Great First Week at Tourism Work
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How to create clear and engaging content outlines for online tourism ambassador courses
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3 Secrets To Creating an Amazing Online Course
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Webinars That Don't Suck - a new online course
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Learn Tourism to host panel discussion: Tech, Travel & Training
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Advance Your Career with Essential Online Travel & Destination Training
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Top 5 Advantages of Earning Certificates of Completion from Tourism only nonprofit Academy
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5 Ways To Increase Completion Rates Of Your Online Tourism Course
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4 Benefits of Quizzes in Tourism eLearning, Certification & Credential
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