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 | 228 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationPlaces & TravelCoursesSociety & Culture | |||
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Business Class features conversations with tourism Leaders and industry professionals about shaping the future of destinations, workforce development, regenerative tourism, leadership, and visitor economies. Episodes center on leadership stories, destination stewardship, and practical strategies for DMOs and tourism organizations to drive community impact, sustainable growth, and resilient local economies. Notable throughlines include the role of storytelling, data-driven marketing, collaboration across public and private partners, and the integration of education and technology (including AI) to elevate destination management. The format tends to blend personal career journeys with actionable takeaways for destination leadership, making it... more
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