2026 Brisbane
Agenda
Monday, June 22 2026 | 11:30 AM AEST
Welcome to The Best Part of Travel
Arival's Managing Editor Janelle Visser presents a fast-paced look at the trends shaping the future of travel experiences. Blending fresh insights with a fun and engaging kickoff, Janelle shares key…
Monday, June 22 2026 | 16:25 PM AEST
Disrupted: Who Wins AI’s Distribution Wars? – The Great Debate III
As AI reshapes how travelers search, choose, and book, the distribution landscape is getting a major shakeup. Will AI agents and smarter tools tip the scales toward direct bookings? Or…
Tuesday, June 23 2026 | 09:00 AM AEST
Bringing AI to Experiences: From Discovery to the Sidewalk
Most of the AI conversation in travel right now is about the funnel — how user acquisition is changing, smarter trip planning and better booking flows. All useful. But it…
Tuesday, June 23 2026 | 09:00 AM AEST
From Trade to Tech: The Great Distribution Shift in Oceania and APAC
Distribution across Oceania and APAC is changing fast, as operators move from traditional trade channels to a more connected, tech-driven approach. In this session, we’ll dig into how the region…
Tuesday, June 23 2026 | 09:00 AM AEST
Why Discoverable Experiences Drive Destination Choice
As global competition for travellers intensifies, experiences have become one of the most powerful drivers of destination choice. In this TED-style keynote, Tourism Australia will explore the key themes underpinning…
Tuesday, June 23 2026 | 11:30 AM AEST
How to Win on Google: Things To Do, Maps & Your Business Profile
AI and social media may dominate the headlines, but when travelers are ready to discover, compare, and book experiences, Google still sits at the top of the funnel. In this…
Tuesday, June 23 2026 | 14:30 PM AEST
AI-First Discovery – How Smart Travel Companies Win When No One Clicks
We invested $1M in research observing the travel booking path inside LLMs. This session breaks down how AI and shifting search behavior are changing discovery, and what travel brands must…
Tuesday, June 23 2026 | 16:00 PM AEST
Multi-day Tours: Connectivity and Distribution Reset
Multi-day tours are having a moment — but the systems powering organized multi-day travel are being completely reimagined. Connectivity is becoming mission-critical, distribution channels are evolving fast, and Social Video…
Tuesday, June 23 2026 | 16:00 PM AEST
The Future of Experiences: What APAC & Oceania Reveal About What’s Next
The experiences sector is evolving fast—and APAC and Oceania are giving us a glimpse of what’s coming next. In this expert panel, leaders across OTAs, multi-day tours and distribution break…
Tuesday, June 23 2026 | 16:00 PM AEST
The New Booking Funnel Is a Feed: How Klook Turns Inspiration into Instant Bookings
The booking journey for travel experiences is being rebuilt in real time—and the new funnel looks a lot like your social feed. In this featured conversation, Klook’s Henry Hooper explores…