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Tourism Keynote Speakers

We engage the most engaging educators, intuitive instructors, and passionate public speakers so your next meeting is memorable, inspirational and motivational. The Tourism Academy is your source for tourism and hospitality keynote speakers.

We Bring Passion, Knowledge and Delivery.

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Does your next meeting require engaging & insightful Tourism Keynote Speakers?

The Tourism Academy’s incredibly talented instructors, leaders and keynote speakers travel the world, giving talks. Most importantly, we conduct interactive workshops and deliver powerful educational tracks. We have the keynote speaker your audience demands for tourism, motivation, empowerment and business growth. If you can organize it, we will be there to empower, inspire, and educate.

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Are you organizing a conference? Need an Amazing Keynote Speaker?

The number one objective is to provide value for each person in attendance at your event. The Tourism Academy’s amazing keynote speakers, conference education and tourism workshops bring high-value content, charisma and engagement so that your audience gets more than their money’s worth. As a result, you create memorable, transformative, and engaging experiences.

An inventory of great tourism workshops. Proven in person and online training sessions. We have the education programs your audience demands.

The Tourism Academy has more than 200 incredible courses available now, on-demand. Our reach extends to 32K+ travel related businesses and 145K+ tourism professionals. That is to say, our engaging instructors bring transformative training and a passionate global audience.

We tailor each keynote address, talk, tourism workshop, and multi-day full learning track to the specific needs of the your conference, meeting or event. In other words, the question we answer is not “How do I teach this?” but “How will they learn it?”

Whenever storytelling, teaching or delivering a keynote address, we get to know the audience. Our shared passion for lifelong learning (and travel) produces unforgettable and value-packed meetings.

Requirements

Travel (non-stop, business class flight)
Hotel (non-smoking)
Speaking fees

How we help

We will promote your event across our social channels and (space permitted) email communication
Your speaker will be available before and during the event for press appearances
Your speaker will arrive with their own laptop, HDMI connector and remote

Meet The Tourism Academy's Speakers

Anna Karnowski

Consistently recognized by her peers as one of the top movers and shakers of the travel industry. Anna Karnowski was

William J. Caldwell, CPA

With his extensive knowledge of tax codes combined with strong accounting skills, CEO William J. Caldwell is able to help

Carolyn Feimster

CAROLYN J. FEIMSTER, CRX, CMD
CJF Marketing International
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF CJF MARKETING INTERNATIONAL
Carolyn J. Feimster, CRX, CMD.

Katie Angelone

Educator, mother, wife, traveler, yoga lover, humanist, feminist, LGBTQ ally, environmentalist, outdoors lover, camper, crafty, handywoman, risk-taker, animal lover and can’t stay away from dark chocolate.

Amir Eylon

PRESIDENT & CEO, PARTNER, LONGWOODS INTERNATIONAL A thirty-four year veteran of the Travel & Tourism industry, Amir leads the entire

Richard Peterson

An Ambassador For: Sustainable Tourism – Travel – Community Engagement – Art – Culture – History – Heritage – Brand

Neville Bhada

CEO Applied Strategies and Principles: Panel Moderator
Neville is the founder and CEO of Applied Strategies and Principles, a firm that specializes on the
strategic planning, research and marketing needs of growing and changing organizations.

Sheena Works, MEd

Chief Learning Officer and member of the Association for Talent Development, Sheena has a deep desire to create a network

Keith Snode

Accomplished COO with a 10+ year track record of driving continuous improvement and enabling organization-wide mission and objectives. Dedicated to

Frances Manzitto

Frances is a veteran sales director with over 30 years in the tourism industry, 20 of which have been with

Christina Miranda

I’m one of those lucky folks who loves their job. With several decades of experience in tourism and hospitality marketing under my belt, I’ve gained strong insight into the two key sides of the equation: why/when/how consumers choose travel experiences, and why/when/how brands choose marketing initiatives.

Heather Markel

I help professionals seeking more freedom and flexibility to ditch their desk and discover their destiny through full time travel. I teach the mindset, money and mastery you need to make this lifestyle possible.

Juan Alberto Villarreal, Ed.D.

Alberto has been in the Learning and Development arena for over 18 years in different capacities, from Director of Operations

Timothy McGuinness

Tim McGuinness has spent the last 25 years as a senior level executive serving both the for profit and non-profit

Vincent Agaba

Vincent Agaba is the Managing Director of Avarts Housing Ltd. He is a Director of the Rwenzori Tourism Academy. He

Rohan Murphy

Rohan Murphy is a nationally recognized youth speaker that has spoken in over 40 states.

Samantha Keene, MA

Samantha Keene is a coach and certified educator and school administrator with over 15 years of experience in diverse educational

Stephen R Ekstrom

Advisory Panel Chair and Chief Strategist at The Tourism Academy | TourismAcademy.org is Stephen Ekstrom. Ekstrom began his career in

Katalina Reynolds

An experienced, multilingual security leader, with a track record of building high performing teams across geographies and leading.

Al Hutchinson

Al Hutchinson is the Chair of Destinations International and President & CEO of Visit Baltimore. He also serves on the boards of the United States

Lisa Curtin, PAFM

Lisa spent 20 years in the tourism industry as VP of Operations with Brightspark Travel/Tui Travel before moving onto a

Isaac Johnson-Tyas, DBA

An avid traveler and lifelong learner, Isaac has been working in the education and training industry since 2008. Isaac’s keen

Jeremy Sampson

CEO, The Travel Foundation
Jeremy is a globally recognized leader and alliance builder, advocating for systems change that improves the impact of the travel and tourism sector on communities and the environment.

Melinda Alcosser

Melinda Alcosser is a Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) through American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). She works as a custom travel planner with All-Travel.

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Would you like The Tourism Academy to deliver A full Learning schedule?

We bring The Tourism Academy to your audience, anywhere in the world in person or online. Just get your people there.

Requirements

Provide a venue
Market and promote the event, and be confident that 50 or more people will attend. Speaker fee applies.
Projector or very large monitor
Speakers and/or PA system
Dry erase board, note pads and pencils or pens
Travel (non-stop, business class flight)
Hotel (non-smoking)

How we help

The Tourism Academy provides an event registration page
We equip your organization with a 60 second promo video
You plus two others will be invited to a VIP dinner

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What Destination & Tourism Professionals Say About Our Team and Our People

Testimonials

With our ongoing focus on workforce development and building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive industry, your work is more important than ever!

“Within the world of hospitality and tourism, evolving technology applications are bolstering the educational connections of DMO’s and their diverse partners. The Tourism Academy provides the platform to engage and connect seamlessly to DMO partners and their communities.”

"The personal connections made as a result of their work have made it possible for us to take advantage of business opportunities and increase sales in a number of markets...”

“Thank you for bringing the suppliers to us.”

“They provide an incredible resource to the travel industry. They know what sells, how to market it and all the right people to market too. We appreciate the work they’ve done for us.”

[They] performed admirably completing all tasks and assignments with an attention to detail and efficient manner. Sheena is forward thinking and ambitious and often took matters into her own hands correctly anticipating both my needs and that of my company. She was always on time, on cue and with a positive, friendly and professional demeanor that made her a pleasure to work with and as an integral component of the business.

[They're an] ambitious team player who continuously strives to ensure that [their] team is functioning on all cylinders and does it all with a cheerful, can-do attitude we all love and appreciate.

Extraordinary explains Sheena Works (Chief Learning Officer) in the workplace. I have had the pleasure of getting to know her and witness her phenomenal ability to lead a team. She thrives in a competitive environment while also leading her team to success. Her determination, motivation, entrepreneurial spirit, and continued strive for only the best make her an asset to any company or organization she is a part of.

His (Stephen Ekstrom, Chief Strategist) talents seems to come easily and lie chiefly in his ability to dream up new ideas that excite the imagination leading to what I can only describe as viral enthusiasm that spreads throughout the rest of his department, and overflows into sales and ignites the will of the creatives in web development. At the Intrepid his encouraging up-beat attitude carried through all of the projects he undertook. I loved working with Steve. The changes I witnessed his influence make at the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum were inspirational both to me and to many others.

Stephen (Chief Strategist) is a consummate professional with obvious expertise regarding travel and tourism. He is quick to respond and goes above and beyond expectations providing knowledge and insight, and it is a pleasure working with him.

...professional, fun, driven, motivating... extremely knowledgeable about the various needs of the tour and travel industry. Stephen and The Tourism Academy know how to bring stakeholders into alignment, teach the positive impact of tourism on our community and do it all sustainably...

I have been able to connect (and contract with) with key buyers that I have had difficulty establishing my own relationship with in the past. They have a proven track record in the tourism/hospitality industry as a well established connector between buyers and sellers and I would highly recommend their services.

A zest and enthusiasm for the hospitality and tourism industry. They work with all market sectors with ease. Their marketing abilities are very natural, and people will gravitate to them to hear what they have to say. If you need a boost to your marketing efforts, [The Tourism Academy] would be a great asset to you.

...passionate about ensuring lasting guest relationships and providing an exceptional experience.

Stephen(Chief Strategist) is a dynamic, energetic professional that is an asset to any brand! It has been my pleasure to work with Stephen on several cross promotions that enhanced our brand significantly. His insight and creativity in regard to Sales and Marketing is inspiring to all!

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