Tour Guide Boot Camp
2020 Arival 360 Agenda
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Finding Your ‘Why’, Change the World Through Your Tours
Do you remember why you got into tours & activities? Was it the flexible hours, the idea you would be outdoors, socializing, or to meet people from around the world?…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Bringing out Your Best, Practical Strategies for Improving your Delivery on Tour
Every great tour guide has great stories. But delivering those stories in a compelling and engaging way can be difficult. In this session we will look at techniques that will…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Making Your Virtual Tours Engaging, Strategies and Advice
Thinking about offering virtual tours, but wondering how to make them just as effective or as engaging as an in-person experience? In this workshop we'll share and discuss best practices…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Why Your Tour needs a Theme!
A theme is the glue that holds your entire tour together, and deepens the connection between your guests and what they're experiencing. We'll dive into some of the principles of…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
A Continental Perspective, Selling & Creating Heritage Tours in Europe
Join Julia from Walking the Spirit Tours as she shares her experience creating Black history tours throughout Europe; she'll share her experience packaging itineraries and working with markets from wholesalers…
Tuesday, November 24 2020 | 09:00 AM EST
Going Virtual, What’s Working with Online Experiences
Virtual tours have become a much-discussed possibility not only as a short-term option for earning income, but as a new way to engage your customer even when we return to…
Tuesday, November 24 2020 | 21:30 PM EST
Beyond Infotainment, Creating a Deeper Tour Experience
Tours are certainly about providing a fun, engaging time. But sometimes we're content to stay on the surface: stories become "infotainment" and guests leave smiling, but without substance. In this…
Tuesday, November 24 2020 | 22:00 PM EST
Hindsight, Lessons Learned from Starting a Tour Business
As new business owners, it's easy to make decisions based on what you "think" you need. Getting caught up in all the sales pitches and "easy paths to success" can…