Explore St. Louis and the Business of Tourism
Fast Forward STL
<p>In this episode of <em><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/fast-forward-stl/" rel="nofollow">Fast Forward STL</a></em>, host Keith Alper speaks with Brad Dean, president and CEO of Explore St. Louis. From leading tourism growth in Puerto Rico to now driving conventions, meetings, concerts, and major events in St. Louis, Brad is helping shape the future of St. Louis as one of America’s great destination cities. Tune in to hear lessons learned through his previous roles in Puerto Rico and Myrtle Beach, what he loves about St. Louis, what he’s accomplished so far and what’s ahead, and what it will take to move the region forward. Watch on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGmdXtX9NEhHsFKPnlX-sLmL" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>, and listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-stl/id1862226079" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6GMNrMGxJcajuyAsnAAkTa" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or your favorite podcast platform. Love the show? Be sure to follow or subscribe.</p>
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<p><strong>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/fast-forward-stl-live/" rel="nofollow">Fast Forward STL Live</a>. </strong>Join host Keith Alper on September 16 for a discussion about the business of sports in St. Louis as he interviews an all-star panel, featuring Carolyn Kindle, St. Louis CITY SC; Chris Zimmerman, St. Louis Blues; Anuk Karunaratne, St. Louis Cardinals; Brad Dean, Explore St. Louis; and Marc Schreiber, St. Louis Sports Commission. <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/fast-forward-stl-live/" rel="nofollow">Get tickets.</a></p>
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