We Need You! To Take Our Global Operator Survey

Help us help you bulk up on actionable insights and benchmarks for operators in 2026 and beyond. Take this short survey and get a copy of the results!

by | 11 September 2026

It’s that time of year when bears are bulking up for the winter — and so are we. Each year at Arival, we conduct a global survey for the tours, activities and attractions industry to ensure we are able to share accurate, informed, up-to-date insights with you for the year ahead. 

All you need to do? Simply take a few minutes to respond to this short and confidential survey. 

Our goal is simple: help you grow your business. Through this study, we can identify key trends in tour and experience products, sales and distribution, technology, marketing and much more. We’ll develop key benchmarks to help you track your business and plan for the future. And we’ll share the results with you. 

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What you need to know:

  1. This survey is short. It takes about 10 minutes, and you can save your progress at any time and return later. 
  2. It’s interesting! Good questions that will get you thinking about your business. 
  3. It’s confidential. We will never disclose your individual responses.

What you’ll get:

  1. A summary report and webinar. You’ll get the results first, along with an exclusive webinar with Arival’s Douglas Quinby.
  2. A chance at free Arival tickets: You will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win two free tickets to an Arival conference of your choice in 2027.
  3. A conference discount: You will receive a 10% discount on any Arival conference in 2027.

Thank you for your time, and please consider completing this survey. It will be a few minutes of your time well invested! 

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

TAKE THE SURVEY

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