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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 ConversationWhere Education Meets Innovation: Newport Beach With Gary Sherwin
A lifetime learner, passionate educator, and leader amongst destination marketers, Gary Sherwin, CEO of Newport Beach & Company and member of the Destinations…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationFinding Inspiration & Giving Thanks With Discover Long Island's Kristen Reynolds
Taking risks, discovering one's own potential, and finding gratitude in her destination, Discover Long Island's Kristen Reynolds, also a member of the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationFinding Treasure With Santiago Corrada, Visit Tampa Bay
Visit Tampa Bay's Santiago Corrada, who's also a member of the Destinations International Board, joins The Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org's Stephen…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationThe Art of Leadership With Rose Noble, Galena Country Tourism
She's an artist and a CEO, leading one of the most innovative destination marketing organizations in the US. Rose Noble from Galena Country Tourism and member…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationTwo Degrees of Separation & Midwest Nice with Ellie Westman Chin, Destination Madison
"Where do you want to go in your career?" It's a question Ellie Westman Chin, CEO of Destination Madison and member of the Destinations International Board…
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Sam Moore & the New Moonshot Museum
A new museum inside a commercial space lab with some unique challenges and a pretty neat new Director - Sam Moore of Pittsburgh's new Moonshot Museum. Business…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationSonya Bradley, Visit Sacramento, Bringing DEI to the Forefront
Serving up messages that resonate, making sure the community is part of the tourism community and leveling the playing field - these are just a few of the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationGrowing Together In Nashville with Butch Spyridon, CEO
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp CEO and member of the Destinations International Board of Directors, Butch Spyridon, joins The Tourism Academy |…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationLeveraging Airline Loyalty With Mark Ross-Smith, Status-Match
As a kid he collected airline time tables and model planes, now he's running one of the most innovative companies in the travel industry, Status Match, pairing…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationLiving The Dream In Your Destination With Milton Segarra, Discover the Palm Beaches
From a small hotel in a fishing village to one of the most desired destinations in the country, Milton Segarra, Chief Marketing Officer at Discover The Palm…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationFalling Into This Industry with Amir Eylon, Longwoods International
Amir Eylon, President & C.E.O. at Longwoods International, is making a difference. Here, he joins The Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org's Stephen Ekstrom to…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationCollaboration & Revelry With Kyle Edmiston, Visit Lake Charles
Kyle Edmiston shares with the nonprofit Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org's Stephen Ekstrom, is making his mark in Lake Charles, Louisiana - a community…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationExploring Depth, Character & Spirit with Visit Pittsburgh's Jerad Bachar
"The game has changed - we have got to make sure destinations continue to adapt and are serving the communities they represent," says Jerad Bachar, President &…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationExplore Summerside - A Small Destination Attracting Big Names with Rose Dennis
Summerside, Prince Edward Island is an incredibly charming and unexpectedly fascinating destination year-round. Join the nonprofit Tourism Academy |…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationTackling Unfinished Business With Martha Sheridan, Greater Boston CVB
"I'm living my best life now..." says Martha Sheridan, CEO of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. In this episode, Martha talks about their work…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationGetting a Drink With The Baltimore Foodie
The Boy With The Blue Beard, also known as The Baltimore Foodie. Yes, he's as well known for his outgoing style as he is for his impeccable taste and ability…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationMaking a Difference with Chadi Soliman, Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor
Chadi stepped off a plane in Baltimore 15 years ago. At the time, he had no idea that he'd be making a difference and making his mark in the hospitality…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationJohn Harlan Warren, Communications Specialist at the National Park Service
The first job you think of when someone mentions the National Parks may be that of a ranger, spiffy uniform and badge, sharing their knowledge of the land…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationCatrina Russell Stonehammer GeoPark
The Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark is located on New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy, at the confluence of the Saint John and Kennebecasis rivers. On this episode…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationMeet Bennish Brown President/CEO Destination Augusta
Bennish D. Brown President/CEO Destination Augusta talks with The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom Bennish Brown has served as President/CEO of Destination…
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Tourism Makes a Big Difference in Little Hampton, New Brunswick
Hampton is a small town with big adventures in an incredible natural environment. Explore the Kennebecasis River from a rented kayak or on a pontoon boat…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationAl Hutchinson Talks Leadership, Innovation & Diversity
Al Hutchinson joined Visit Baltimore as president and CEO in November 2016. As the chief executive of the city’s official destination sales and marketing…
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First Nation Culture on PEI's Lennox Island
Lennox Island is a 540-hectacre island on the Malpeque Bay off the coast of Prince Edward Island, Canada. It's a place where visitors and locals go to learn…
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PEI Watercolor Lesson with Julia Purcell
Julia Purcell has been living and breathing drawing and painting ever since her university days. She shares her passion for art and her beloved Prince Edward…
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Creating Moments With Treehouses & Fairies
She decided one day that owning a campground and treehouse resort would be the best way to help other families reconnect with each other while disconnecting…
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Marketing Fun & Education With Noemie from Croisieres AML
Promoting tourism is unlike any other product - smart marketers, like today's guest, Noémie Cousineau from Canada's leading sightseeing cruise company…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationChris Thompson, Brand USA - A Leadership Profile
Chris Thompson, President & CEO of Brand USA, joins The Tourism Academy's Chief Strategist, Stephen Ekstrom, to share what it means to promote travel to the US…
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Whale Watching With Agathe from Croisieres AML
She took her love for nature, the area she grew up in and for educating others and turned it into a career. Celebrating 25 years on the water, leading whale…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationCulture, Heritage & Life on the Reservation Zia Pueblo
Throughout the west, there are signs of life from long before Europeans arrived. There were grand cities like Mesa Verde & Chaco Canyon, artists creating…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationEverybody Loves Traverse City With Trevor Tkach
As American as cherry pie... Yes, you read that right. Everyone you talk with while visiting Traverse City loves it. This mid-sized city in Northern Michigan…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationMixing It Up With Beverage Director Rus Yessenov - Fairmont Royal York
What is a Director of Beverage and how can you become one? To answer this question, The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom met with Rus Yessenov, Director of…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationA Step Inside the Bata Shoe Museum with Director, Elizabeth Semmelhack
Have you ever stopped to think about the role everyday objects have in telling us about people, culture and history? Well, that's exactly what Elizabeth…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationWelcome to Toronto with Scott Beck
Toronto, Ontario, Canada - one of the world's most diverse, inclusive and fastest growing cities and host of the 2022 Destinations International Conference…
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Chasing Pigs at Shumway Farms - Dairy With A Tourist Twist
On this episode, The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom is joined by Jody Shumway, fifth generation dairy farmer and ice cream maker extraordinaire in Afton…
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Flagstaff Arizona With Artist George Averbeck
While visiting Flagstaff, Arizona, The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom met up with glass artist, George Averbeck. George, a truly unique character and…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationMiss Navajo Nation - Niagara Rockbridge
The crown is heavy and, along with the responsibility to represent her family, community, language and culture, rests on the shoulders of Miss Navajo Nation…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationCreating Visitor Experiences From Potatoes With Tish Dahman
When Tish Dahmen first stepped foot inside the Idaho Potato Museum, she knew it had a great story to tell, one that visitors can relate to. In this episode…
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Inspiration in the Night Sky With Kevin Schindler, Lowell Observatory
First built to find evidence of life on Mars, the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona has made its mark as the place from which Pluto was discovered…
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Inspired By The Desert Sears Art Museum
Business Class is brought to you by Learn Tourism, the nonprofit academy - harnessing the power of science, business psychology and adult education to advance…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationTheatre That Touches Lives with Scott Anderson - Tuacahn Center for the Arts
Nestled at the mouth of the Padre Canyon, the Tuacahn Center for the Arts, with towering multicolor canyon walls cradling the main stage, is a venue unlike any…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationStargazing Zion with Astronomer, Matthias Schmidt
During a recent visit to St. George, Utah and Zion National Park, The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom had a chance to experience the dark night sky with…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationHot Springs, Wellness and Stewardship with Jordan Menzel
It was a leap of faith. Lifting himself from a trough of unwellness and lack of imagination, Jordan Menzel quit his job and took a risk to become the owner and…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationGateway to Yosemite - Climbing, Culture & Community
Towering rock faces, majestic waterfalls, and unbelievable views draw millions of tourists to Yosemite National Park each year. Some of those visitors find…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationA Second Chance With Hector
There's lots of media about the places people visit, things they do, restaurants where they eat but, what we remember most are the people we meet. While…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationSteve Visits A Bison Ranch
In this episode, Stephen Ekstrom, host of Business Class and the Tourism Academy's Chief Strategist, visits Diamond P Grassroots Bison in McCannon, Idaho…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBreathing New Life Into Destrehan Plantation
Tracy Smith & Leslie Brewer from Louisiana's Destrehan Plantation sit down with The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom to share how telling the whole story…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationA Family Affair With A View
On this episode of Business Class, host Stephen Ekstrom sits down with Gloria, head chef and matriarch of the family-run Puerto El Zeppelin Resort, just…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationKitesurfing in El Sargento Mexico with Alex Salvador
On this episode, The Tourism Academy's Business Class host, Stephen Ekstrom, takes a kitesurfing lesson in El Sargento Mexico then sits down for a chat with…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationThe Power of Women in Leadership
The Power of Female Leaders: A Panel Discussion Women and Leadership Women-owned and women-led businesses are one of the fastest growing sectors in the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationYou Call This Work? Expert Sandcastle Builder - Lucinda
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Lucinda AKA Sandy Feet, a sand castle expert. Lucinda…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationWeird in Austin - A Cathedral of Junk
Things got a little weird when The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom visits Austin, Texas. There he met Vince Hannemann, artist and creator of The Cathedral of…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationThe Power Of Women In Leadership - Panel Discussion
The Tourism Academy's Sheena Works moderates this inspiring conversation about the power of women in leadership. Joining her are Rebecca Mark from Rutgers…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationHappy Hour With Christine Miller - New Orleans' Best Tour Guide
Join The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom as he sits down for a drink with Christine Miller, head chick in charge at Two Chicks Walking Tours of New Orleans…
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A Louisiana Experience - Crawfish, Hot Sauce & Zydeco
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom heads to Louisiana. Steve gets to sample a few different Tabasco hot sauces…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationAsk Me Anything With Anna Karnowski & Allison French
Tourism experts, Anna Karnowski and Allison French get together to ask Business Class host and full-time traveler, Stephen Ekstrom, anything. Together they…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationHistoric New Orleans Collection - Behind the Scenes with Daniel Hammer
Go behind the scenes at the Historic New Orleans Collection with Executive Director, Daniel Hammer. Business Class host and The Tourism Academy Chief…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationVisit Savannah's Joe Marinelli on Deep Roots and Spanish Moss
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Joe Marinelli, President of Visit Savannah. Joe…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationSavannah's Storyteller - Shannon Scott
Ever thought about working in a cemetery? Well, that's exactly what Shannon Scott's career path has been. Joining The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom for…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationSurviving Clotilda - Descendants of America's Last Slave Ship
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Darron Patterson from the Clotilda Descendants…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationPlaying Tourist - Kazoo Factory & Museum
While visiting Beaufort, South Carolina, Business Class host and Tourism Academy Chief Strategist, Stephen Ekstrom, paid a visit to the Kazoobie Kazoo Factory…