Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership Conversation
Stephen EkstromBusiness Class features conversations shaping the future of destinations, workforce development, regenerative tourism, leadership, and visitor economies. Presented by Learn Tourism | learntourism.org
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 223 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & CultureCoursesPlaces & Travel | |||
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In this episode of Business Class, Stephen Ekstrom from Learn Tourism sits down with Wendy Haase-Roberts, President & CEO of Travel Santa Ana, to discuss the unique challenge of creating a destination organization from virtually nothing more than a n... more
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, few destinations are more central to the story than Williamsburg, Virginia.
In this episode of Business Class, Learn Tourism's Stephen Ekstrom sits down with Edward Harris, President & CEO of Visi... more
What does it take to transform perceptions, inspire a community, and lead a destination through change?
In this episode of Business Class, Learn Tourism's Stephen Ekstrom sits down with Peter Gamez, President & CEO of Visit Oakland, to explore the p... more
What does it take to make career moves that everyone else thinks are impossible?
In this episode of Learn Tourism's Business Class podcast, Stephen Ekstrom sits down with Kristen Reynolds, President & CEO of Choose Chicago, to explore the mindset be... more
Join us in this insightful episode of the Business Class Podcast as we catch up with Don Welsh, three years after his last appearance. As the President and CEO of Destinations International, Don shares his in-depth perspectives on the evolving challe... more
Rachel Thompson, Executive Director of Visit Greater St. Cloud, joins Business Class to discuss destination stewardship, supporting small businesses, tourism leadership, and why the future of tourism still depends on human connection.
In this inspir... more
What makes a destination unforgettable?
According to Andia Ravariere, CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority, it starts with authenticity, community, and the courage to truly understand a place's spirit.
In this episode of Business Class, Stephen Ekstr... more
Tourism is about far more than attracting visitors. It’s about building stronger communities, creating opportunity, protecting places, and empowering people to connect through meaningful experiences.
In this episode of Business Class, Stephen Ekstro... more
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This show frames a practical, career-focused view of the tourism industry, featuring leaders from DMOs, destination marketing, hospitality, and property management. Episodes center on leadership, community impact, storytelling, destination strategy, and the evolving role of technology and education in tourism. Guests range from city-brand chiefs to CEOs of tourism authorities, offering actionable insights for professionals pursuing careers in travel, hospitality, and destination marketing. The format tends to blend personal career journeys with strategic perspectives on industry growth, sustainability, and community engagement, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how leadership and collaboration drive tourism success acros... more
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