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November Insider Pro Roundtable
Insider Pro Roundtable: Shape Arival’s 2026 Research Agenda
Monday, 17 November 2025
Be part of the conversation that shapes the future of our industry. Join Arival CEO Douglas Quinby for an exclusive, interactive roundtable where Insider Pro members will help define Arival’s 2026 research priorities.
We’ll discuss the biggest questions facing operators and experience creators today—and where you most need insights, benchmarks, and data. Your input will directly influence upcoming industry studies, operator surveys, and traveler research.
Have your say. Help guide the research that guides our industry.
On-Demand session available to Insider Pro Access Members.
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Calendario de Meetups
INSIDER PRO MEETUP
The Insiders Guide to Arival
Thursday, 1 October 11 AM – 12 PM EDT / 5-6 PM CEST
Your Arival experience is what you make of it. Join us for a special Pro Meetup where we’ll pull back the curtain on Arival Events and share how to make the most of your time, whether you’re joining us for the first time or looking for new ways to plug in.
Hear from the Arival team and fellow attendees about the programming, people, and conversations worth seeking out, how to make the most of the event app, and ways to connect with the community. Bring your questions, curiosity, and event goals, and leave with a better sense of how to make Arival work for you.
Open to all. Join us whether the next event is your first Arival or your tenth.
INSIDER PRO MEETUP
OTAs UNFILTERED: What Operators Need to Know Now
Wednesday, 2 September 8-9 PM EDT and Thursday, 3 September 10-11 AM AEST
The conversation continues! Following the popular OTA Town Hall at Arival Brisbane, we’re taking the discussion online for an Insider Pro Meetup–moderated by Meredith Rangel (Bookable Tourism) and joined by Katie McDougall (Viator), Rachel Keily (Klook), Catherine Hughes (Sydney Opera House) and Justin Steele (Local Sauce Tours). Together, they’ll dig deeper into what’s working, what’s changing, and where operators can have the greatest impact. While the conversation will draw on the unique dynamics of the Oceania markets, the insights will be relevant to operators everywhere.
Bring your toughest questions and real-world challenges. Whether you joined us in Brisbane or are coming to the conversation for the first time, this is your opportunity to hear directly from two leading OTA platforms, compare notes with fellow operators, and get practical insights you can put to work in your distribution strategy.
Open to Arival Pro Access Members. RSVP required.
Insider Pro Meetup
RECESSION-PROOFING YOUR TOUR BUSINESS
Thursday, 11 June 2026
11 AM – 12 PM EDT / 5-6 PM CEST
Economic uncertainty is reshaping traveler behavior, booking patterns, and operator decision-making, but some businesses are finding ways to adapt, strengthen margins, and come out ahead. Join this interactive Insider Pro Meetup led by Kelsey Tonner from Guest Focus for a candid conversation on what recession-proofing really looks like in the experiences industry today.
Open to Arival Free and Pro Access Members. RSVP required.
Insider Pro Meetup
CLOSER TO HOME: WINNING LOCAL AUDIENCES IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
Thursday, 14 May 2026
When demand gets unpredictable, operators who stay busy look closer to home. In this Meetup, open exceptionally to all Free and Pro members, we’ll look at how operators and destinations are keeping business moving by focusing on local and regional audiences as a core strategy. Hear directly from Spokane operators and Visit Spokane on how they attract locals to their tours, what’s driving bookings, and what’s changed. Walk away with practical ideas you can apply right away
Open to Arival Free and Pro Members.
Insider Pro Meetup
BEYOND EXPERIENCES: INSIDE THE TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL MOVEMENT
Thursday, 2 April 2026
11-12PM EDT / 5-6PM CEST
As travelers increasingly seek meaning, connection, and personal growth through travel, experiences are evolving beyond sightseeing into something far more intentional. Join Sahara Rose de Vore, Founder & CEO of The Travel Coach Network, Jake Haupert, Founder & CEO of the Transformational Travel Council, and Mickela Mallozzi, Emmy Award-winning Host & Executive Producer of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, for an eye-opening conversation on how travel businesses can design experiences that create lasting impact. This meetup explores what transformational travel really means, and how operators can translate personalization, purpose, and human connection into stronger experiences and sustainable growth.
Open to Insider Pro Access Members. RSVP Required. .
Insider Pro Meetup
Beyond Traditional Partnerships: Building Brand-Aligned Collaborations
Thursday, 5 March 2026
11-12PM EST / 5-6PM CET
OTAs aren’t the only distribution path. Brand-aligned partnerships (retailers, affinity groups, outdoor brands, lifestyle communities, nonprofits) are emerging as one of the strongest levers for qualified demand. In this Pro Meetup, we’ll be chatting with Matt Berna, SVP at Intrepid and Payam Daniel Abbassiam, Head of Business Development, Corporate Development & Partnerships at REI, exploring how operators can identify, pitch, and secure partnerships outside tourism.
Open to Insider Pro Access Members. RSVP Required. .
Insider Pro Meetup
FROM GOOD TO GREAT: RETHINKING TOUR GUIDE TRAINING
Thursday, 5 February 2026
11-12PM EST / 5-6PM CET
As tours scale and guest expectations rise, guide training has become a critical lever for quality and growth.
In this Insider Pro Meetup, we’ll learn directly from operators and industry professionals who are standing out by doing guide training well—sharing real-world practices, lessons learned, and what’s made the biggest impact. Moderated by Arival’s Janelle Visser, with special guests John Owen from Context Travel, Mark Byall from Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures, and Nikki Padilla Rivera of Trip Kinetics. Join the conversation to exchange ideas and gain practical insights you can apply to your own guide teams.
On-Demand session available to Insider Pro Access Members.
Insider Pro Meetup
CHOOSING OR CHANGING YOUR BOOKING TECH
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Join fellow operators and Arival experts for a candid conversation about one of the most essential (and sometimes frustrating) parts of your tech stack: booking systems.
We’ll share insights from our State of Booking Tech report and then open the floor for you to swap stories, successes, and struggles with peers who get it.
From why 40% of operators still don’t use a system at all, to what’s really working (or not), this is your chance to compare notes and walk away with practical takeaways for your business.
On-Demand session available to Insider Pro Access Members.
Insider Pro Meetup
2025 YEAR IN REVIEW WITH EXPERIENCE THIS!
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Join Arival Co-founder Bruce Rosard and his Experience This! co-hosts Lori Timony (Go City) and Christian Watts (Magpie Travel) for a lively, open-mic look back at 2025. We’ll celebrate the highs, dig into the challenges, and talk about what’s coming for tours, activities, attractions, and multi-day travel in 2026.
Bring your highlights, your questions, and your predictions. And yes, we’ll see if Christian can share at least one highlight without mentioning AI.
On-Demand session available to Insider Pro Access Members.
Insider Pro Roundtable: Shape Arival’s 2026 Research Agenda
Monday, 17 November 2025
Be part of the conversation that shapes the future of our industry. Join Arival CEO Douglas Quinby for an exclusive, interactive roundtable where Insider Pro members will help define Arival’s 2026 research priorities.
We’ll discuss the biggest questions facing operators and experience creators today—and where you most need insights, benchmarks, and data. Your input will directly influence upcoming industry studies, operator surveys, and traveler research.
Have your say. Help guide the research that guides our industry.
On-Demand session available to Insider Pro Access Members.
Insider Pro Meetup
AI, SEO & Direct Bookings: What Should Operators Do Now?
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Join Brennen Bliss, CEO of Propellic, for an interactive Arival Insider Pro Meetup exploring how AI is reshaping search, SEO, and direct bookings. We’ll dive into what’s changing, what operators should do now, and practical strategies to stay ahead in this fast-evolving landscape. Join us to share your experiences, ask questions and learn from one another.
On-Demand session available to Insider Pro Access Members.
Insider Pro Meetup | An Uncertain Summer: What’s Going On & How to Respond
Thursday, 12 June 2025
11-12PM EDT/5-6PM CEST
Uncertainty is the watchword for 2025. U.S. inbound travel is down, domestic demand is soft, and while international markets seem steady, the outlook remains unclear. Join this special Arival Pro Meetup, hosted by Arival CEO Douglas Quinby, with Nathan Andrew (Managing Director) and Brian Nicholson (Partner) at Blend Marketing, for an open Town Hall on what’s going on — and what operators can do about it. We’ll share the latest insights from Arival research and other industry sources, and you’ll have an opportunity to connect with fellow operators and industry leaders to discuss how to adapt —from product and pricing to marketing, operations, and more.
Bring your questions, ideas, and real-world experience. This is an open, interactive forum for members to connect, share, and chart a course through a very different summer season.
Available to Insider Pro Access Members. RSVP required.
Insider Pro Meetup | Breaking into Luxury: Attracting the Affluent Traveler
Thursday, 8 May 2025
Thinking about targeting the luxury market? Learn from experience suppliers who serve luxury clients every day as they share what truly defines a premium experience. Industry pros Renee Ventrice, Founder, WineauxClock Culinary Experiences, Kelly Lewis, CEO, The Wine Spa, and Habiba El Kasri, Managing Director, Asgunfa, will lead the discussion and show you how to elevate your offerings to attract this high-value market.
Available to Insider Pro Access Members.
Insider Pro Meetup | THE BUSINESS OF SELF-GUIDED TOURS: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Join us for an in-depth look at the latest trends and strategies in self-guided and audio-guided tours. In this exclusive discussion with Andrew Lawrence of Vox Group, we’ll delve into Arival’s latest report and offer actionable insights to help you create engaging and profitable self-guided experiences.
Avaialble to Insider Pro Access Members.
Insider Pro Meetup | Power Panel: Women+ in Travel Leadership
Thursday, 6 March 2025
Join us for an inspiring panel featuring wmnsWORK founder Iris Serbanescu and several female+ entrepreneurs who have launched their own tour companies, both from the day tour and multi-day tour side. We’ll discuss industry insights on women+ in travel leadership, the formula for a thriving business, and inspiring stories of women+ defining their own versions of success.
Avaialble to Insider Pro Access Members.
INSIDER PRO MEETUP | DEL CONTENIDO A LA CONVERSIÓN: APROVECHAR A LOS CREADORES PARA CRECER
JUEVES 6 DE FEBRERO
El contenido de las redes sociales -especialmente el vídeo- es cada vez más importante para comercializar viajes, actividades y atracciones. Pero la mayoría de los operadores no tienen tiempo para convertirse en editores de vídeo a tiempo completo ni presupuesto para contratar a personas influyentes: ¡entren los creadores! Descubra cómo aprovechar las asociaciones con creadores y los contenidos generados por los usuarios (CGU) para amplificar su marca de experiencias con las ideas de Sally Bunnell, Directora General de NaviSavi.
Avauabke to Insider Pro Access Members.
Meetup de Insider Pro Access | Inicio de 2025: Perspectivas de las tendencias de viajes
THURSDAY, 9 JANUARY 2025
Be the first to know what’s next in travel. Join us to kick off the new year in this session featuring Dan Christian, host of the Travel Trends podcast, as we explore the tourism trends set to define 2025. From AI innovations to the rise of social video, discover actionable insights and join the conversation as we record the session for season two of Arival’s new podcast, The Voice of Experiences.
Available to Insider Pro Access Members.
UN AÑO CON EXPERIENCIA
It’s a podcast crossover! Join Arival Co-founder & CCO Bruce Rosard and his Experience This! travel show podcast co-hosts Lori Timony (Go City) and Christian Watts (Magpie Travel) for an open-style 2024 year-in-review discussion. What were the highlights and challenges of the year for you? What are you looking forward to in 2025? Arival Insider Pro Access members are invited to join the conversation, which will also be featured on the Experience This! travel show after the session.
Abierto a los miembros de Insider Pro Access. Se requiere RSVP.
Investigación sobre el estado de las experiencias
Join Arival CEO and Co-founder Douglas Quinby for an exclusive review of the key findings from The Global Operator Landscape, Arival’s definitive annual report on the current state and future outlook for operators of tours, activities, attractions, and experiences worldwide. Based on an extensive survey of more than 7,000 operators across the globe, this study provides deep insights into the operator landscape. It explores crucial trends in experiences, sales and distribution, the role of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), technology adoption, business performance, profitability, and the top priorities and challenges facing operators today.
Abierto a los miembros de Insider Pro Access. Se requiere RSVP.
Estrategias Cinco Estrellas: Maximizar el impacto de las reseñas de los clientes
Las reseñas en línea pueden hacer triunfar o fracasar su negocio turístico. Únase a nosotros para debatir sobre la estrategia de reseñas y la gestión de la reputación online con Juana Muro, Directora de Operaciones de TourReview. Abordaremos todos los temas, desde animar a los clientes a dejar opiniones hasta responder eficazmente a los comentarios, y descubriremos qué hacen las empresas mejor valoradas para ganarse sus estrellas. Descubra cómo convertir las opiniones en información práctica para mejorar la reputación de su empresa y hacer crecer su negocio.
Abierto a los miembros de Insider Pro Access. Se requiere RSVP.
Mid-Summer Meetup: Reflect & Connect with Arival Insiders
El verano (o el invierno, para nuestros amigos del hemisferio sur) ha llegado a su fin. Hemos querido hacer una pausa en nuestras apretadas agendas para ver cómo van las cosas. Acompáñenos en un encuentro informal en el que compartiremos nuestras reflexiones de mitad de año, nuestros puntos de vista y mucho más. Nos vemos allí.
Se requiere confirmación de asistencia. Abierto a miembros Insider Free y Pro Access.
La oportunidad de la apertura: Atraer al viajero LGBTQ
LGBTQ+ Travelers represent a lucrative, growing segment of the market for tour, activity and attraction operators: these travelers are doing more experiences when they travel, and spending more on them. Join us as we reveal the latest Arival research with a special focus on the LGBTQ+ traveler: who they are, how they choose and book, and what they’re looking to spend their money and time on. The results might surprise you! We’ll also be joined by special guests Rebecca Fisher of Beyond the Bell Tours in Philadelphia and Glenn Tkach of The Really Gay History Tour in Vancouver to give us a firsthand perspective from the LGBTQ+ travelers’ point of view.
On-Demand session available to Arival Pro Access Members.
Un trabajo bien hecho - Empezar a vender viajes de empresa
¿Sabía que existen los viajes de empresa? ¿Sabía también que se trata de un mercado muy lucrativo? Acompáñenos y profundicemos en cómo crear, comercializar y vender paquetes turísticos atractivos y atrayentes que resuenen en el mercado corporativo. Nuestra invitada Kelsey Tonner, fundadora de Guest Focus, nos ofrecerá tácticas para sortear a los guardianes de las empresas, evitar la trampa de la personalización infinita y cerrar acuerdos con una estrategia de precios ganadora.
Se requiere confirmación de asistencia, gratuita para los miembros de Insider Pro Access.
Estrategias para ampliar su negocio turístico
Únase a nosotros para adentrarse en el arte de escalar operaciones turísticas. Nuestro ponente destacado no es otro que Brian Cain, fundador de Crawl Entertainment Group.
En esta sesión exclusiva, Brian compartirá valiosos conocimientos adquiridos gracias a su amplia experiencia en el sector. Desde el aprovechamiento de tecnologías innovadoras hasta la optimización de la eficiencia operativa, Brian nos guiará a través de las estrategias clave que han impulsado a Crawl Entertainment Group hacia el éxito. Tanto si eres un experimentado profesional de las experiencias como si acabas de empezar, en este encuentro habrá algo para todos los gustos.
No se pierda esta oportunidad de conectar con sus compañeros Insider Pros, adquirir conocimientos prácticos y elevar su operación turística a nuevas alturas. ¡Marque su calendario para una hora de inspiración y experiencia el 22 de febrero!
Open to all Arival Insider Pro members
Operador destacado: Peter Brown
Únete a nosotros en el próximo Insider Pro Meetup el jueves 25 de enero, mientras navegamos a través de la notable trayectoria profesional de Peter Brown, Director de Desarrollo de Negocio en Big Bus Tours. En esta sesión íntima e inspiradora, nos sumergiremos en la carrera de Peter, desde sus humildes comienzos como Líder Internacional de Viajes en Trek America hasta su actual puesto en Big Bus Tours, explorando los momentos cruciales, los retos y las lecciones aprendidas a lo largo del camino.
Peter nos llevará a través de los diversos paisajes de su carrera, arrojando luz sobre la evolución de la industria del turismo, las funciones dinámicas que ha adoptado, y las ideas adquiridas en cada capítulo de su viaje. Esta sesión ofrece una oportunidad inestimable para conocer de primera mano los puntos de vista, la sabiduría y las estrategias profesionales de un experimentado líder del sector. Tanto si es usted un profesional en ciernes como un veterano, el viaje de Peter promete inspirarle e impartirle conocimientos de valor incalculable.
Así pues, reserve su plaza y únase a nosotros el 25 de enero para un cautivador viaje a través de la extraordinaria carrera de Peter Brown. Vamos a aprender, conectar e inspirarnos juntos. Nos vemos allí.
Open to all Arival Insider Pro members.
Estrategias para el éxito: Guía profesional para la planificación de los turoperadores de cara a 2024
¿Listo para zarpar hacia un año lleno de éxitos? Sintonice el próximo Arival Insider Pro Meetup el jueves 7 de diciembre. Nos acompañará Renee Ventrice, copropietaria de Cork & Keg Tours, para profundizar en los factores esenciales que determinarán la planificación de su operador turístico para 2024. En este sincero debate, exploraremos las consideraciones críticas que definirán su estrategia para 2024.
Obtendrá valiosos conocimientos sobre cómo adaptarse a las nuevas tendencias del mercado, incorporar prácticas sostenibles, adoptar la tecnología, actuar en función de las opiniones de los clientes y mejorar la eficiencia operativa. También hablaremos del arte de fijar precios, la fidelización de clientes y las estrategias de marketing eficaces para situarte por delante de la competencia y en la senda del éxito en 2024.
No se pierda esta oportunidad de conectar, aprender y crecer con la Comunidad Arival . Marque su calendario y tracemos el rumbo para un año próspero. Nos vemos allí.
Abierto a todos los miembros de Pro Access.
TEMA: Hablemos de DEI (Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión): ¿Qué es y por qué es bueno para su empresa?
We dug into the topics around DEI in San Diego, and the conversation continues here! Join our community discussion facilitated by some of our amazing Arival 360 San Diego session hosts as we continue to discuss ways to implement DEI practices and understand how they can positively impact your business, from product development to hiring to marketing. Whether you have expertise to share or questions to work through together, let’s connect at the next Insider Pro Access Meetup.
"Insider Pro Meetup" - ¡En persona! Nada de Zoom este mes, ya que celebramos nuestra comunidad junto a la piscina en San Diego en una exclusiva happy hour. Compartiremos bebidas, brindaremos por nuestros colegas lejanos y disfrutaremos de deliciosos aperitivos mientras conectamos (¡o reconectamos!) con miembros de todo el mundo".
Tema: Contratación y retención
Hablemos de la contratación de personal. La contratación y la retención tienen un impacto tremendo en su negocio. Conecte con expertos y colegas de su comunidad Insider Pro sobre lo que está funcionando, lo que no y los pasos a seguir en el nuevo año para la Mejor Parte de los Viajes.
Nuestro Pro Meetup de diciembre es sólo para operadores y está abierto tanto a Pro Access como a Free Insiders. Abriremos el debate a temas específicos de los operadores, dando a los asistentes la oportunidad de aprender de las experiencias de los demás. Al fin y al cabo, nadie quiere tener que reinventar la rueda, y esta comunidad es una gran fuente de conocimientos e información. Nos vemos allí.
En octubre hablamos de estrategias de distribución para distintos tipos y tamaños de empresas, de la situación y las perspectivas de la distribución, etc., pero dado el enorme papel que las agencias de viajes onlineOTA) y otros canales de distribución están llamadas a desempeñar en el regreso de los viajes, apenas hemos arañado la superficie.
Con tanto terreno por cubrir, el Pro Meetup de noviembre continuará el debate de nuestra comunidad, profundizando en la estrategia de conectividad y OTA , la creciente importancia de las soluciones tecnológicas y cómo saber si un gestor de canales es adecuado para usted. Si tienes preguntas que hacer o experiencia que aportar, ¡únete a nosotros!
Las OTA y otros canales de distribución están llamados a desempeñar un papel importante en el regreso de los viajes. En el Insider Pro Meetup de octubre, empezaremos a profundizar en las estrategias de distribución para diferentes tipos y tamaños de empresas, el estado y las perspectivas de la distribución, la creciente importancia de la tecnología en la conectividad y la distribución, y el papel de los gestores de canales. Continuaremos el debate en el Pro Meetup de noviembre: ¡hay mucho terreno que cubrir!
As the global travel industry shifts, we are all interested in better Understanding Today’s Traveler. The traveler of today is not the same as the pre-pandemic traveler. This Insiders Pro Meetup will focus on how that traveler has changed and what they’re looking for now. We’ll discuss what you are seeing from your guests, share exclusive new research from Arival, and brainstorm on how to serve traveler needs for the foreseeable future.
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