Tourism Academy Business Class Podcast
Business Class
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The Business Class podcast is where you go to meet people who have built fulfilling careers. People with successful businesses. People who create sustainable local economies in tourism!
Do you want to travel more and travel better? Me too! If you’ve ever had that sense of wanderlust, those daydreams of faraway places, and that nagging feeling that you should be doing more of what you love, you understand me. Behind every magical place are fascinating people who create, deliver and promote unforgettable travel experiences – these people are the Business Class podcast guests.
If you are working in the tourism & hospitality industry or, simply inspired by travel and longing for a job that allows you to see more of the world, you’ve found your tribe.
The Tourism Academy’s Business Class Podcast exists to introduce you to the people who are making a living, making a difference, and finding fulfillment through their work in the travel, hospitality and tourism industries.
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Leaders of the tourism & hospitality industry’s most recognized destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and travel businesses are talking with and talking about The Tourism Academy.
Listen in to meet people who have built fulfilling careers. People with successful businesses. People who create sustainable local economies in tourism!
Behind every magical place are fascinating people who create, deliver and promote unforgettable travel experiences – these people are the Business Class podcast guests.
If you are working in the tourism & hospitality industry or, simply inspired by travel and longing for a job that allows you to see more of the world, you’ve found your tribe.
Your Business Class Podcast Host - Stephen Ekstrom
Bring together an insightful interviewer with a roster of guests that have made a significant impact in the places people visit, the things tourists do and the means they use to get there, and you’re bound to have an interesting conversation.
Business Class interviews, though, are in a category by themselves, distinguished by the unique approach of host and executive producer Stephen Ekstrom. “One of the most intriguing frequent fliers profiled by the NY Times,” says NY1’s Pat Kiernan.
Ekstrom, who serves as The Tourism Academy‘s Chief Strategic Officer, isn’t afraid to ask a tough question. But Ekstrom sets an atmosphere in which guests volunteer to share their answers, insight and knowledge. What often puts those guests at ease is Ekstrom’s understanding of their work. “There’s a shared curiosity and interest in learning with every guest,” Ekstrom says. “The tourism industry is built on the relationships people have with each other. We make memories from travel experiences and the people who make travel possible. It’s always about providing others with an opportunity to open their eyes and expand their understanding of the world.”
A Career In Tourism
Ekstrom began his career in the 1990’s on college radio at Quinnipiac University. He went on to create and deliver successful tourism development strategies for now thriving destinations, theme restaurants, cultural institutions, theatrical management companies, and some of the world’s most recognized attractions. He’s been called upon to speak at colleges and universities, conferences and countless panel discussions each year. He’s also been profiled by media giants like the New York Times, NBC, ABC, CBS Morning, and NY1.
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Seasoned professionals share what it takes to make travel a career and not just a hobby. Each episode of the Business Class podcast introduces you to the people behind your favorite destinations and travel experiences, leaders who make tourism memorable for millions of people. These leaders share the secrets to building satisfying careers, successful businesses, and supportive community in the travel industry.
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Business Class is made possible by the generous support of our sponsor, Group Travel Odyssey.
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