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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10 Benefits of Partnering with Learn Tourism for Your LMS Needs
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Crafting Effective Training for Tourism Ambassadors: Integrating Online Courses with In-Person Engagement
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Meet the Finalists: Excellence In Education Award
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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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