Sessions
Wednesday, March 3 2021 | 22:00 PM EST
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Tour on a Self-Guided App
Wondering how a platform for creating self-guided experiences works? Join us and we’ll show you step-by-step how to build a great self-guided tour, we’ll cover key do's and don’ts, and…
Wednesday, March 3 2021 | 10:50 AM EST
Choosing a Self-Guided App
There are dozens of self-guided app platforms to choose from. In this session, the head of systems and administration for San Francisco’s Extranomical Tours walks through their process for developing…
Wednesday, March 3 2021 | 10:30 AM EST
Rethinking the Tour for the Self-Guided World
No, you can’t just copy and paste your in-person tour script to a self-guided experience. Self-guided experiences require tour operators to reimagine the experience from the ground up, and also…
Wednesday, March 3 2021 | 10:05 AM EST
Operators Weigh-In
Operators who are actively building and offering self-guided tours and experiences discuss their plans, the tours they are building and how, their learnings, the platforms they chose, the mistakes they’ve…
Tuesday, March 2 2021 | 21:10 PM EST
The Business Case for Self-Guided
A fast-paced discussion with leaders of top self-guided tour platforms on what makes a great tour, what’s the right business model, and how an operator should decide if they should…
Tuesday, March 2 2021 | 21:00 PM EST
Urban Renewal, One Self-Guided Tour at a Time
Self-guided tours can play a meaningful role as travel re-emerges from the pandemic's deep downturn, enabling operators to connect local residents and visitors to new stories, spots and shops. This…
Tuesday, March 2 2021 | 20:00 PM EST
An Introduction to the Self-Guided Tours & Experiences Marketplace
Arival CEO Douglas Quinby welcomes you to this special forum on self-guided experiences, provides an overview and outlook for the self-guided marketplace, the provider landscape, traveler expectations, and how to…
Tuesday, March 2 2021 | 11:20 AM EST
Self-Guided Story with Pats Madeira
Lisbon tour leader Pats Madeira has four self-guided tours of her home town and more on the way. Here's what she's learned, and how she adds a little something special…
Tuesday, March 2 2021 | 11:10 AM EST
Self-Guided Story with Marc Cortese
Venice tour guide Marc Corteez launched his first self-guided tour in 2018, and has plans to launch more in Italy. This is his story.
Tuesday, March 2 2021 | 10:30 AM EST
Game Time: Cracking the Self-Guided Code
Self-guided tours offer several important benefits, such as flexibility, accessibility, and privacy for the traveler. However, many tours still fall short in two important ways: they lack immersive experiences, and…