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Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership Conversation
Business Class features conversations shaping the future of destinations, workforce development, regenerative tourism, leadership, and visitor economies. Presented by Learn Tourism | learntourism.org
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- Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership Conversation
From Marketing Maven to CEO: Katherine O'Donnell's Journey in Richmond's Tourism Scene
In this episode, we sit down with Katherine O'Donnell, the newly appointed President and CEO of Richmond Region Tourism. Katherine shares her remarkable…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationHand Sanitizer to High-Flying Strategies: Cambria Jones on Navigating Careers and Destinations with Searchwide Global
Rising Through the Ranks: A Journey in Marketing and Experience with Amber Jones In this episode of the Business Class podcast, Steve interviews Amber Jones…
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From Teen Struggles to Tourism Leader: Dawnielle Tehama on Resilience, Regeneration, and Connection
In this powerful episode of Business Class, host Stephen Ekstrom sits down with Dawnielle Tehama, a Senior Associate Principal at Coraggio Group and an…
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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 a broadcast news career to a leading role in tourism, Lisa’s…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationStewardship in Action: Mat Woods on Leading Sustainable Tourism in Queenstown NZ
In this episode of the Business Class Podcast, host Steve Ekstrom welcomes Mat Woods, the CEO of Destination Queenstown in New Zealand. Mat shares his…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationGame Changer: How Sports Tourism Fuels Community Growth with John David, Sports ETA
In this episode of the Business Class Podcast, host Steve Ekstrom sits down with John David, President and CEO of Sports ETA, to explore the dynamic…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationColin Carson: Cultivating Local Pride for Sustainable Tourism
In this episode of the Business Class podcast, host Steve Ekstrom talks with Colin Carson, CEO of Tourism Prince George, a destination nestled in the heart of…
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Discovering Tampa Bay: A Treasure Awaits with Santiago Corrada
Just days before the destination marketing community converges on the vibrant landscape of Tampa Bay for the annual Destinations International Conference…
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Beyond Bourbon Street: Navigating New Orleans Tourism with Alice Glenn
Welcome to another episode of the Business Class Podcast with your host, Steve Ekstrom. Today, we delve into the vibrant world of destination marketing with a…
- Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership Conversation
Building Networks and Giving Back: A Conversation with Keith Douglas
In this episode of a podcast hosted by Stephen Ekstrom, CEO and Co-founder of the Nonprofit Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org, Keith Douglas from KD & Co…
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John Marshall: Empowering Local Stakeholders for Sustainable Cultural Tourism
In this episode, Stephen Ekstrom, CEO and Co-Founder of Tourism Academy, has a conversation with John Marshall, Founder and Chief Stewardship Officer at NYC…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership Conversation5 Critical Career Skills Learned While Waiting Tables
The following broadcast is an excerpt of a recent live lecture presented by The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom to a group of entry-level hospitality…
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Work With A Purpose: Cassandra McAuley of MMGY Global
Join us for an insightful conversation between Stephen Ekstrom, CEO of Tourism Academy, and Cassandra McAuley, industry expert and managing director at MMGY…
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Tourism Culture & Heritage with Richard Peterson
Richard Peterson, President of the U. S. Cultural and Heritage Marketing Council, shares insights on cultural tourism, emphasizing the importance of…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationUnveiling Springfield: A Journey in Destination Leadership with Mark Hecquet
In this captivating episode of the Business Class Podcast, host Stephen Ekstrom delves into the dynamic world of destination marketing with a special guest…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationOut of This World Maverick: Exploring Creativity with Mary Quinn Ramer of VisitLEX
Join us on this episode of the Business Class Podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of destination marketing with Mary Quinn Ramer, President of…
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Stewardship With Doug Price of Visit Colorado Springs
An interview with Doug Price, President and CEO of Visit Colorado Springs, discussing his career journey in the tourism industry, sustainability efforts in…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationJourneys of Authenticity: Insights from Destination DC's CEO, Elliott Ferguson
In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC, as we delve into the profound impact of travel on shaping…
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Navigating Conservation and Commerce with Domenic Bravo & Stephen Ekstrom
In this captivating episode of the Business Class Podcast, host Stephen Ekstrom sits down with the esteemed guest, Domenic Bravo, CEO of Visit Cheyenne, for an…
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How well do you know Fred Dixon, the next CEO of Brand USA?
In this podcast episode, Fred Dixon, the newly appointed CEO of Brand USA, shares insights into his journey in the tourism industry and his vision for the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationThe Heart of Tourism with Tammy Canavan, CEO of Visit Seattle
Welcome to another episode of the Tourism Academy Podcast! I'm your host, Stephen Ekstrom, the CEO and co-founder of Tourism Academy. Today, we have a…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationJourney Through Tourism with Tony Lyle of Visit Galveston
In this captivating episode of the Tourism Academy's Business Class Podcast, your host, Stephen Ekstrom, sits down with Tony Lyle, the Executive Director of…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership Conversation30 Under 30 With Karly Dwenger, Travel Butler County
Welcome to a new episode of the Tourism Academy's Business Class Podcast, where we connect with inspiring individuals in the tourism industry. In this episode…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationFrom Art History to Destination Marketing: Kristin McGrath's Journey
Welcome to another exciting episode of "Business Class," the podcast that delves into the hidden stories and insights of the tourism industry. I'm your host…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationJourney into Travel PR: Unveiling the World with Julie Freeman
In this captivating episode of the Tourism Academy Podcast, your host, Stephen Ekstrom, CEO and co-founder of Tourism Academy, embarks on a thought-provoking…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationUS Travel's Geoff Freeman on Leadership and Industry Transformation
In this captivating episode of the Tourism Academy's Business Class Podcast, your host, Stephen Ekstrom, the CEO and co-founder of The Tourism Academy, delves…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationDestination Insights: Unveiling Cincinnati with Julie Calvert, CEO of Visit Cincy
Join us in this captivating podcast episode as The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom dives into the vibrant city of Cincinnati with a remarkable guest, Julie…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationCrafting Hospitality Futures: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Donato
In this enlightening episode, join us as we delve into hospitality and tourism with Dr. Robert Donato, Assistant Professor and Hospitality Program Manager at…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationRebranding Destinations & the Heart of Tourism with See Monterey's Rob O'Keefe
In this episode of the Tourism Academy podcast, join your host, Stephen Ekstrom, CEO and co-founder of Tourism Academy, as he sits down with Rob O'Keefe, the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationPaul Ouimet: Journey through a Luminary's Career
In this episode, join The Tourism Academy's CEO & co-founder, Stephen Ekstrom, as he sits down with Paul Ouimet from MMGY NextFactor, a distinguished figure in…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationJourney to TripAdvisor: Steve Paganelli's Insights on Travel, Relationships, and Making an Impact
In this episode of Business Class by The Tourism Academy, we sit down with Steve Paganelli, Head of Americas at TripAdvisor, for a candid conversation about…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationStacy Ritter, Visit Lauderdale: When Tourism Meets Politics
Join The Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Stacy Ritter, a dynamic leader representing Visit Lauderdale, a…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationFrom Childhood Dreams to Tourism Innovation: Cleo Battle's Journey
Join us for an enlightening episode of the Tourism Academy's Business Class Podcast as we sit down with Cleo Battle, CEO of Louisville Tourism. Cleo's journey…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationLiz Bittner: Exploring Lifelong Learning and Unveiling the Power of Travel
In this captivating episode of the Tourism Academy's Business Class Podcast, we delve into the world of lifelong learning and the transformative impact of…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationEmbracing Heritage, Bridging Narratives: Visit Natchez with Devin Heath
Step into the fascinating world of Natchez, a city of captivating contradictions and profound history, as we sit down with Devin Heath, the Executive Director…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership Conversation"Are You A Good Person?" Brett Jewkes explains Values-Driven Leadership
Brett Jewkes, our esteemed guest lecturer for the Tourism Leadership Accelerator Program, embodies the essence of values-driven leadership. Throughout his…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationFrom Vision to Vibrancy: Leonard Hoops is Transforming Indianapolis into a Tourism Powerhouse
Join us for an inspiring episode as we dive into the fascinating journey of turning a city's vision into a vibrant reality. In this episode, we sit down with…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBuilding Bridges of Inclusivity: Hilina Ajakaiye's Vision for Boston's Hospitality and Tourism
Welcome to the Tourism Academy's Business Class Podcast! In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Hilina Ajakaiye, a remarkable individual making…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationJourney of a Destination Marketing Expert with Kristen Esposito, Brand USA Board Member
Join us on this captivating episode of "Business Class," hosted by Stephen Ekstrom, CEO & Co-Founder of The Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org, as we sit…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationInsights from Fred Dixon, CEO of NYC Tourism and Chair of Destinations International
In this captivating episode of The Tourism Academy Podcast, host Stephen Ekstrom, CEO & Co-Founder, sits down with Fred Dixon, the CEO of NYC Tourism and Chair…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationUnveiling the Spirit of Travel with Bud Geissler, 2024 American Bus Association Marketplace Chair
In this heartwarming episode, join us as we embark on an incredible journey with the extraordinary Bud Geissler, an ardent traveler, and advocate for…
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Dallas: Inside the Vibrant Host City of the 2023 Destinations International Conference With Craig Davis
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Craig Davis, the visionary CEO of Visit Dallas, the official tourism organization responsible for showcasing the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationCollaboration and the Goodness of Our People: A Conversation with Alana Cooper, CEO of Discover Monroe-West Monroe, Louisiana
Join us for a captivating episode of the Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org's Business Class Podcast as we delve into the world of collaboration and the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationExploring Destination Advocacy with Jack Johnson, Chief Advocacy Officer at Destinations International
In this captivating episode, Stephen Ekstrom, the host of The Tourism Academy's Business Class podcast, sits down with Jack Johnson, the esteemed Chief…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationVisit Great Lakes Bay: Merging STEM Learning and Tourism Development with Michael Hensley
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Tourism Academy's Business Class Podcast! In this episode, we uncover the incredible synergy between STEM education…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationDecoding Human Behavior: A Conversation with Joseph St. Germain, Ph.D.
In this captivating episode of our podcast, host Stephen Ekstrom sits down with the brilliant mind of Joseph St. Germain, Ph.D., President and Partner at Downs…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationDestination Spotlight: Mesa, Arizona with Marc Garcia, President & CEO of Visit Mesa
Welcome to the Business Class Podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of travel, tourism, and destination marketing. In today's episode, Stephen…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBruce Beckham: Transforming Travel For Good With Tourism Cares
Welcome to this inspiring episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of sustainable tourism and philanthropy. In today's interview, we have the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBackpacking To The Boardroom, Kristina Wilson Explains
"Whatever job you start in, especially in tourism, be a sponge - keep your eyes open, pay attention to what you do to learn things along the way," says…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBeth Gendler on Sustainability, Stewardship & Quality of Life
She's been able to "make a career out of selling fun." In this episode, Beth Gendler from Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism joins the nonprofit Tourism…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationLifelong Learning & Leadership With Barbara Karasek, Paradise Advertising & Marketing
Like most on The Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org team, Paradise Advertising and Marketing's Barbara Karasek comes from a family of educators. She's both a…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationLeadership Development with Dr. Eric Canny
Dr. Canny has nearly three decades of experience in higher education as a senior administrator as well as a faculty member. He is a faculty member at the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationA Reunion With Maura Gast, Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau
Maura Gast, Executive Director of the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau and former Destinations International Chair, met The Tourism Academy |…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationDeveloping Leaders & Building Teams with Scott White, Visit Greater Palm Springs
Joining The Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org's Stephen Ekstrom for this episode is Scott White from Visit Greater Palm Springs. Since 2010, Scott White has…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationLeadership & Community with Destination International's Don Welsh
Don Welsh, CEO of Destinations International shares the origins of his passion for this work, key moments in his career and lessons learned along the way…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationTraveling Reputations with Monica Smith, Southeast Tourism Society
"Your reputation travels with you," says Monica Smith, President & CEO at Southeast Tourism Society, in this conversation with The Tourism Academy |…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationUS Travel's Nan Marchand Beauvois on Foresight, Growth, and Travel Crystals
Nan Marchand Beauvois is U.S. Travel Association’s senior vice president of membership and industry relations. She is also general manager for U.S. Travel’s…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBuilding Teams & Looking Ahead with Ryan George, Simpleview
Ryan George has held one job in his time at Simpleview — a responsibility he took on when he founded the company in February 2001. As CEO, he provides strategy…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBig Leadership In A Small Destination With Melyssa Reeves, Visit Vacaville
Growing up in the travel business, Melyssa never thought she'd be leading a DMO for 20+ years. Now, she counts destination marketing peers among her close…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBusiness Psychology, Behavioral Economics and Brett Oetting, Visit Corpus Christi
With a background in business psychology and behavioural economics, and a love for Applebee's, Visit Corpus Christi's Brett Oetting, also a member of the…