Where We Goin'?

4: From Training to Transformation: Building Smarter Destinations Through Learning and Experience


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Learn Tourism

Travel Portland


Education and experience are two sides of the same coin in tourism. In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Ekstrom, CEO and Co-Founder of Learn Tourism, and Andrew Moore, Visitor Services Manager at Travel Portland, to explore how professional development and visitor engagement intersect to build stronger, more sustainable destinations.

From training programs that upskill tourism professionals, to on-the-ground visitor services that shape how travelers experience a place, Stephen and Andrew share insights on what it means to create destinations that learn, adapt, and welcome with intention.

The Where We Goin’? Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Melyssa Reeves and the team at One West Tourism Alliance and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email [email protected]⁠.

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Where We Goin'?By One West Tourism Alliance