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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
Episodes
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationNurturing Destination Growth with Richard Goldman - Saint Augustine
In this episode, The Tourism Academy's Business Class host, Stephen Ekstrom, sits down with Richard Goldman, President & CEO of the St Augustine, Ponte Vedra &…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBetter Today Than Yesterday with Luxury Yacht Chef - Dave Riordan
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Dave Riordan. Dave talks about how he got into the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBusiness With Compassion - Florence Li, Songtsam Hotels
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Florence Li from Songtsam Hotels, Resorts & Tours…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationThe Day I Met Oprah (and Gen Anderson)
What would you do if you were just inches from a nine foot king cobra or face to face with the world's most dangerous bird, the cassowary? In this episode…
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Making it to Malaysia with Akbal Setia
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Akbal Setia, from Tourism Malaysia. Akbal talks about…
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Creating Community in Beaufort, South Carolina
When asked what he loves about his job, Robb Wells, CEO of the Greater Beaufort and Port Royal Convention & Visitors Bureau, said it all relates back to his…
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Discovering Self And Gullah Pride With Anita Singleton-Prather
"I was determined not to lose my Gullah accent." When told she talked too fast and needed to slow down, Anita Singleton-Prather responded, "No, you need to…
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A Destination's Secret Sauce With Patrick Kaler - Visit Buffalo Niagara
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Patrick Kaler, President & CEO at Visit Buffalo…
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What's in the AGAR?
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Josh and Andrew from AGAR. Josh gives us the background…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationAsk Me Anything with Benjamin Maddy
Benjamin Maddy, one of the most lovable people in tourism and your contact at Fogo de Chao, joins The Tourism Academy's Chief Strategist, Stephen Ekstrom, to…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationGullah Gumbo - Story Time With Aunt Pearlie Sue
Kicking off Season 2 in Beaufort, South Carolina, with this story from Aunt Pearlie Sue, Anita Prather. Anita is the founder and a member of the musical…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationAsk Me Anything with Keith Snode
Keith Snode, COO and Lead Navigator at Group Travel Odyssey, joins The Tourism Academy's Chief Strategist, Stephen Ekstrom, to discuss Stephen's newest…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationForging a Tourism Path with Gabriella Ribeiro - TRU Marketing
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Gabriella Ribeiro from TRUMarketing. Gabriella shares…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationPrivate Events with Lady Liberty & Patti Golden
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Patti Golden from The Statue of Liberty and Ellis…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationTaking Leaps of Faith with Jeremy Sampson, CEO of The Travel Foundation
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Jeremy Sampson, CEO of The Travel Foundation. Jeremy…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBecoming Fearless with Tony Hoover, Red Line Tours
"Be fearless," says Tony Hoover, founder of Red Line Tours - a Los Angeles based walking tour and storytelling business. Tony joins Business Class host…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBuilding Business & Breaking Down Preconception with John Bridge - TravelBeak UK
"We're competing for the visitors' time and loyalty," says John Bridge, Director of TravelBeat - a UK based trade representation and business development firm…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationEntrepreneurship & Tattoos With Louisiana-famous, Tico Soto
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Tico Soto from Tourism Tactics by Tito. Tico shares his…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBuilding Community With Girls Love Travel Founder, Haley Woods
Haley Woods, full-time nomad and founder of the 1.2 million-member Girls LOVE Travel Facebook community joins The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom for this…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationTourism Business and Friendships with Frances Manzitto - Clarksville Tennessee
On this episode, Frances Manzitto from Clarksville, Tennessee joins The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom to share her thoughts on how tourism friendships and…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationGreg DeShields, Executive Director of Tourism Diversity Matters
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Greg DeShields, a member of The Tourism Academy's…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationSelf Care, Mentorship and Membership with Vince Accardi, CEO of the Ontario Motorcoach Association
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Vince Accardi, CEO of the Ontario Motorcoach…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBringing Out The Best In Others With Susan Zausner, CEO of the Intrepid Museum
Susan Marenoff-Zausner, CEO of New York City's Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum joins host, Stephen Ekstrom from The Tourism Academy, to share her thoughts on…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationTelling Amazing Stories with Jeff Kollath, Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Jeff Kollath, Executive Director of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, shares how music forms a common thread through history, culture, art and humanity…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationGregg Caren, CEO of the Philadelphia CVB on Equity, Mentorship and True Grit
Gregg Caren, CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins The Tourism Academy's Business Class host, Stephen Ekstrom, to share his thoughts on…
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Katinka Friis, Visit Denmark, finding local experiences & memorable moments
Katinka Friis from Visit Denmark joins host, Stephen Ekstrom, for this episode of The Tourism Academy's Business Class podcast. Katinka shares her experience…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationHop on that plane with Paul Gauger, Visit Britain
"Hop on that plane. Get on that train." says Paul Gauger, Senior Vice President/Deputy Regional Director for Visit Britain. Join host, Stephen Ekstrom, for The…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationBeth Potter, TIAC-AITC turning travel tragedy into amazing experiences
Beth Potter, Executive Director at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, shares her own professional journey with The Tourism Academy's Chief Strategist…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationAdele Youngs, SYTA President, on music, travel and exceptional advice
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Adele Youngs from Live Travel and Tours. We get to meet…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationLuisa Mendoza on Becoming A Serial Entrepreneur
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Luisa Mendoza (GTSE, Ukonik, AJL Reps). Luisa talks…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationRichard Peterson on Building Stakeholder Alignment, US Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council
Richard Peterson, President & CEO of the US Cultural & Marketing Heritage Council joins The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom to shed some light on his…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationOlly Nicholls, CEO of Attraction World, on innovation and overcoming adversity
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Olly Nicholls, CEO of Attraction World. Olly talks…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationSouthern Hospitality & Lifelong Learning with Craig Davis, CEO Visit Dallas
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Craig Davis, president and CEO of Visit Dallas. Craig…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationAllison French, Broadway Inbound, and Anna Karnowski on travel, friendship & tourism
On this episode of Business Class, Broadway Inbound's Allison French and tourism leader, Anna Karnowski join our host and The Tourism Academy's Chief…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationShannan Carter, Live Travel & Tours on Turning a Love For Travel Into A Career
Shannan Carter of Live Travel & Tours and former SYTA President joins Business Class host, Stephen Ekstrom to talk about her love of travel, turning that…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationTaking Bold Steps & Making Music with Dana Romanello, Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Dana Romanello, from the Country Music Hall of Fame and…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationMaking a Difference with Mike Gamble, SearchWide Global & Tourism Diversity Matters
Sharing his insight on building legacy and making a difference is Mike Gamble, Founder of Tourism Diversity Matters and Co-founder of SearchWide Global, a full…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationDefining Value & DMO Culture with Deborah Ward, Executive Director - Omaha CVB
Deborah Ward shares her career journey from broadcast journalism to the convention & visitors bureau at Visit Omaha. In this conversation with The Tourism…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationThu Tran from New Orleans & Company on business empathy, working smarter and food
On this episode of Business Class, Thu Tran of New Orleans & Company joins host, Stephen Ekstrom. Together, they talk about building a tourism career, the…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationVisit Mississippi's Rachel Obermeier talks golf, blondies, Kermit and international tourism
Rachel Obermeier joins The Tourism Academy's Steve Ekstrom in Business Class to talk tourism, travel and developing international trade for Visit Mississippi…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationRickey Thigpen, CEO of Visit Jackson Mississippi on Work That Makes Destinations Better, Stronger & More Enjoyable
What's it like to lead destination marketing efforts in a soulful kind of place? Rickey Thigpen, CEO & President of Visit Jackson, Mississippi joins Stephen…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationWinning Over Stakeholders & Barn Dances with Heather Boehm Egan, Grapevine Texas CVB
What does a destination marketing organization do? In this episode, Stephen Ekstrom talks with Heather Boehm Egan about her role at the Grapevine CVB, hosting…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationKate Fox From Destination Salem, Massachusetts, a place where everyone has a home
Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem joins Stephen Ekstrom for this episode of Business Class. Kate talks about balancing the needs of Salem…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationTourism's Role In Community with Gretchen Hall, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau and Board Chair of Destinations International
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Gretchen Hall, President and CEO of the Little Rock…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationMarketing, leadership and hobbies with Adam Burke CEO of Discover Los Angeles
In this episode, Adam Burke, CEO of Discover Los Angeles sits down with The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom to shares his thoughts as a recovering marketer…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership Conversation48 Countries and Counting with Anna Karnowski, Tourism Expert
Join the tourism and career conversation with Anna Karnowski, passionate traveler, experience promoter and all-around good person. Anna sits down with The…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationElliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC talks leadership, inclusion & career paths
Elliott Ferguson joins Stephen Ekstrom for this episode of The Tourism Academy's Business Class podcast. Together, they discuss business integrity, hard work…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationExperiencing kindness, partnership & innovation with Ben Berthelot, Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Ben Berthelot, the President and CEO of the Lafayette…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationSustainability and the Importance of Getting Outdoors with Heidi Walters, Visit North Carolina
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Heidi Walters from Visit North Carolina. Heidi talks…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationOn The Road With Pete Pantuso, CEO of the American Bus Association
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Pete Pantuso, the CEO of the American Bus Association…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationCareer Crossroads with Carylann Assante, SYTA's Executive Director
Carylann Assante, Executive Director of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), is this week's guest on the Tourism Academy's Business Class podcast. She…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationFinding Happiness, Creating Relevance, and Cultivating Leadership with John Percy, Niagara Falls USA
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview John Percy, the President and CEO at Destination…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationFrom Law School to Ellis Island and now, CEO of Tourism Cares - Greg Takehara
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Greg Takehara, the CEO of Tourism Cares. Greg talks…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationLow Fare Carriers and Technology with Alfredo Gonzalez, Frontier Airlines
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Alfredo Gonzalez, a true tourism professional. Alfredo…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationMeet Duane Parrish, Director of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Duane Parrish, the Director of Parks, Recreation and…
Business Class: The Global Tourism Leadership ConversationEssence of Effective Adult Learning & Instructional Design with Sheena Works, The Tourism Academy
On this week’s episode of Business Class from the Tourism Academy, Steve Ekstrom sits down to interview Sheena Works, the Chief Learning Officer at the Tourism…