2025 Valencia Sessions
Agenda
Tuesday, April 29 2025 | 09:30 AM CET
Travel Experiences & the Future of Europe
Travel experiences are at the heart of tourism’s resurgence across Europe and beyond. In this opening keynote, Arival CEO Douglas Quinby unveils exclusive new research on the next generation of…
Tuesday, April 29 2025 | 09:30 AM CET
Innovation in an Era of Extreme Competition
The opportunity in tours and activities has never been greater, and the competition never fiercer. Low barriers to entry, thin margins, sparse regulation, and heavy reliance on online resellers create…
Tuesday, April 29 2025 | 09:30 AM CET
The Next 10: In the Hot Seat
To close out the day, we bring Sara King, Alex Bainbridge, and Claudio Bellinzona on stage for a rapid-fire round of debate and insight on the biggest forces shaping our…
Tuesday, April 29 2025 | 09:30 AM CET
Tours in 10 Years
What will tours look like in 2035? Climate change, overtourism, and evolving policies across Europe’s leading destinations are compelling our industry to rethink its approach. In this session, Sara King…
Tuesday, April 29 2025 | 09:30 AM CET
Tours in 10 Years: Part II – Let AI Be Your Guide
As AI becomes an everyday part of life, travelers will start planning their journeys the same way they manage everything else—on their terms, using the AI tools they already know…
Tuesday, April 29 2025 | 13:45 PM CET
The Future of Tech: One on One with the CEO of FareHarbor
It’s the most widely used booking system in tours and activities, and no stranger to shaking things up. FareHarbor has been a pivotal player in our industry. The company helped…
Tuesday, April 29 2025 | 14:30 PM CET
Asia’s Outbound Travel Market: Trends & Opportunities for Europe
Asia’s outbound travelers are returning in full force, bringing significant opportunities for European experience operators. This workshop features two trend-packed presentations from Trip.com and Klook, offering exclusive insights into the…
Wednesday, April 30 2025 | 09:30 AM CET
Authentic, Personal & Scalable: WeRoad’s Road to Growth
It’s the challenge that bedevils our industry: travelers want their experiences to be unique, personal, authentic and – of course – exceptional. But how can operators deliver just that, at…
Wednesday, April 30 2025 | 09:30 AM CET
Summer Outlook: Essential Insights for Europe’s High Season
It’s the most important time of year for Europe’s travel experiences sector: summer. We kick off the final day of Arival Valencia with exclusive forecasts and insights for the upcoming…
Wednesday, April 30 2025 | 09:30 AM CET
The Guide to Growth: How LivTours’ Built a Big Business on Small-Group Experiences
From humble beginnings as a tour guide in Rome, Angelo Carotenuto has grown LivTours into a leading tour provider, offering hundreds of tours across 16 European destinations—all while staying true…