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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Crafting Effective Training for Tourism Ambassadors: Integrating Online Courses with In-Person Engagement
Training tourism ambassadors shapes how destinations are experienced, perceived, and promoted....
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Meet the Finalists: Excellence In Education Award
Celebrating Excellence in Education: Patricia Puentes and "Let's Meet by Meetings®Panama" We are...
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Utilizing Research to Empower Destination Marketing Organizations and Tourism Ambassadors
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) play a crucial role in promoting tourism and enhancing...
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9 Questions You Should Be Asking When Considering Your Tourism Training Program Partner
Choosing the right partner to develop your tourism advocate or ambassador training programs is...
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Newsroom to Tourism Boom: Lisa Bethea’s Blueprint for Destination Success
In this episode, we chat with Lisa Bethea, Director of Destination Services for Visit Frisco. From...
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Unlocking Success in Destination Marketing: New White Paper Now Available!
In the fast-paced world of destination marketing, staying ahead of the curve requires more than...
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Case Study: Success of the Visit Shipshewana LaGrange County Ambassador Program
Background - Shipshewana, a small but vibrant community in Northern Indiana, is renowned for its...
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Jumpstart Your Destination Marketing Online Course Build Process: 3 Steps to Success
Creating an online course for destination marketing professionals can be both exciting and...

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