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Wednesday, June 26 2019 | 13:00 PM
Roundtable: Operator Talk
No aspect of the travel industry is facing more challenges and change than tour operating. New technology and shifting traveler demands are compelling tour companies to change what they offer…
Tuesday, June 25 2019 | 13:00 PM
Roundtable: DMOs & the State of In-Destination in Asia
Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) play a pivotal role in driving tourism and advancing the interests of local tours, activities and attractions. This session assembles leaders from some of Asia’s most…
Tuesday, June 25 2019 | 13:00 PM
Winning the Chinese Outbound Traveler
Most tour and activity operators start with passion and follow their instinct and expertise to design great guest experiences. Tomorrow’s operators will use data analysis and careful customer observations to…
Tuesday, June 25 2019 | 13:00 PM
There’s No Such Thing as Asia
Unless somehow Korean, Thai, Indonesian and Australian travelers all started traveling, behaving and spending the exact same way, it’s clear there’s no single Asian market. This essential roundtable assembles leading…
Tuesday, June 25 2019 | 13:00 PM
Responsible Tourism as Company Culture & Habit
Raj Gyawali, Founding Director of the leading Nepal tour operator socialtours (and Asia’s first Travelife-certified brand), speaks to building a company culture with responsible practices baked into day-to-day operations. He…
Tuesday, June 25 2019 | 13:00 PM
Preserving Cultures, Sustaining Locals and Making Profits
Most online travel startups dream of big funding rounds, big profits and even bigger exits. This startup thinks about preserving Thailand’s diverse culture and supporting local communities. Achi Thamparipattra, CEO…
Tuesday, June 25 2019 | 11:00 AM
Ask Me Anything: Klook
An overview of the key trends and issues shaping The Best Part of Travel in Asia and what’s ahead for creators and sellers of tours, activities and attractions.
Tuesday, June 25 2019 | 11:00 AM
OTAs & Whats Next in Distribution
Distribution dynamics in tours, activities and attractions are rapidly changing. Online travel agencies (OTAs) are growing fast, raising lots of capital, acquiring reservation systems and driving all sorts of innovations.…
Wednesday, March 6 2019 | 13:00 PM
Building a Tour Business, One Beer at a Time
Who would leave a great job to start a tour business? And who on Earth goes to Scotland to drink beer? Well, here’s the impressive story of one founder defying…
Wednesday, March 6 2019 | 13:00 PM
The Tour Operator of the Future
No part of the travel industry is facing more challenges and change than tour operating. New technology and shifting traveler demands are compelling tour companies to change what they offer…