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. Jeff shares with Business Class host, Stephen Ekstrom, how an incredible tale of the Stax story, came to life and grew into a powerful exhibit. Plus, Jeff talks about his own career growth and his hopes for the future of Stax.

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Gregg Caren, CEO of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins The Tourism Academy's Business Class host, Stephen Ekstrom, to share his thoughts on overcoming adversity, finding strength in diversity and representing a wonderfully gritty city. Gregg also describes the way mentorships helped shape his career and who he looks up to.

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"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 Tourism Academy's  Business Class talk about following one's passion, being a part of major events, history, culture, heritage and intercontinental travel.

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Beth Potter, Executive Director at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, shares her own professional journey with The Tourism Academy's Chief Strategist and host, Stephen Ekstrom on this episode of Business Class. Beth shares insight on the power of tourism to the Canadian economy and how a pretty awful travel experience turned into new lifelong friendships, great food and a cultural exchange like no other.

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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 Adele’s dog, she describes how being involved in the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) has positively impacted her professional growth, and she shares the best advice she’s been given.

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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 about why she launched her digital marketing company, she describes how two important people she’s worked for helped shape her career, and she shares the importance of her Colombian roots.

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Richard Peterson, President & CEO of the US Cultural & Marketing Heritage Council joins The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom to shed some light on his remarkable career, building community alignment and learning from his mentors along the way. He also offers a bit of insight on his personal collection of travel memorabilia.

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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 about innovations he’s seen from attractions over the last 18 months, he describes how he got his start in the industry, and he shares his favorite travel experience.

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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 talks about a person who had a big influence on his career, he describes the southern hospitality visitors find in Dallas, and he shares what he learned during the challenges of the COVID pandemic.

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