In this episode, special guest host John Percy (President & CEO, Niagara Falls USA) turns the tables on Learn Tourism founder Stephen Ekstrom. Stephen shares his journey from small-town New Hampshire to global traveler and nonprofit leader, revealing how passion, resilience, and kindness have shaped his career in tourism education. 

Hear how Stephen turned pandemic setbacks into opportunities, what it means to build a culture of learning, and why every adventure—personal or professional—starts with curiosity and courage. Whether you’re in tourism, education, or just love a good story, this episode is packed with inspiration for embracing change and leading with heart.

Business Class is brought to you by Learn Tourism, the nonprofit academy - harnessing the power of science, business psychology and adult education to advance the tourism industry and build sustainable economies. Learn how to engage your community, win over stakeholders and get more visitors at learntourism.org. 

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