by Team Arival | May 16, 2019 | Investments
This latest investment yet another sign online activities booking is primed for massive growth. After months of rumors and speculative press reports, GetYourGuide, the Berlin, Germany-based online travel agency (OTA) specializing in tours, activities and attractions,...
by Jenna Blumenfeld | May 15, 2019 | Business Tips
Raj Gyawali, founder of Nepal’s Socialtours, shares his guidance on building a responsible business. Raj Gyawali, founder of Socialtours based in Kathmandu, Nepal, didn’t set out to launch a sustainable tourism business. But after he helped his British business...
by Jenna Blumenfeld | May 13, 2019 | Distribution
Will multi-day travelers really spend thousands of dollars in one click? It’s commonplace for travelers to book day tours that last only a few hours online. But multi-day tours that can cost upwards of $5,000? Historically customers have been hesitant to book...
by Team Arival | May 9, 2019 | Event
Here are nine reasons to make you feel better if you aren’t attending Arival Bangkok. Most conferences send marketing emails listing the reasons to attend the events. We began writing one this week, and we started to feel bad for all of you who aren’t attending. So,...
by Team Arival | May 9, 2019 | Suppliers & Operators
Who leaves a high-paying job to start a tour business? And who on Earth goes to Scotland—the heart of whiskey country—to drink beer? This is the story of Sara Robertson, founder of ScotBeer Tours, who built a company showcasing her home of Edinburgh’s beer and...
