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Monday, March 4 2019 | 13:00 PM
The Distribution Debate: Operators & OTAs
Distribution dynamics in Tours, Activities & Attractions are changing rapidly. OTAs are growing fast, raising lots of capital, acquiring reservation systems and driving all sorts of change. This poses many…
Monday, March 4 2019 | 13:00 PM
Getting More than You Pay For
What started as a seemingly hair-brained idea some 15 years ago has become a disruptive force in touring across Europe and around the world. Now nearly synonymous with free tours,…
Thursday, September 27 2018 | 13:00 PM
Big Voice: The Price of Entry
One of the busiest, donation-only museums had to make the tough call to implement a visitor fee. How they executed the change - and maintained a positive customer experience -…
Thursday, September 27 2018 | 13:00 PM
Unforgettable: The Tours That Get Remembered
Be a Better Guide founder and tour guide whisperer Kelsey Tonner tells us how to connect with guests and create experiences that will stay with customers forever.
Thursday, September 27 2018 | 13:00 PM
Get to Know Your DMO
Do you work with your local destination marketing organization (DMO)? Are you getting everything you should from them? This talk takes you through the essentials every tour and activity operator…
Thursday, September 27 2018 | 13:00 PM
Big Voice: Let’s Add a City – or Several
Learn the growth strategies that Culinary Adventure Co. used to expand its local food tour operation into a national operator, now in six major cities across Canada.
Thursday, September 27 2018 | 13:00 PM
Ask Me Anything: Booking Experiences
The world's biggest accommodation site has set its sights on our sector. Douglas Quinby interviews Ram Papatla, VP of Experiences to discuss Booking.com's plans for the tours, activities, and attractions…
Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM
The Big Debate: Like a Local? Or with a Pro?
Leading tour operators and innovative startups debate the future of professional touring vs. traveling with locals and discuss what travelers really want.
Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM
Ask Me Anything: Airbnb
Travel's hottest accommodation company intends to redefine tours and activities. We go one on one with Airbnb's North America lead on their plans, and what it means for you.
Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM
Selling Stuff with Humor
How you can use humor to connect with customers and sell more stuff. And have a laugh, too.