Sessions

Thursday, September 27 2018 | 13:00 PM

Distribution 2018 Las Vegas

Get to Know Your DMO

Do you work with your local destination marketing organization (DMO)? Are you getting everything you should from them? This talk takes you through the essentials every tour and activity operator…

Thursday, September 27 2018 | 13:00 PM

Operations 2018 Las Vegas

Big Voice: Let’s Add a City – or Several

Learn the growth strategies that Culinary Adventure Co. used to expand its local food tour operation into a national operator, now in six major cities across Canada.

Thursday, September 27 2018 | 13:00 PM

Distribution 2018 Las Vegas

Ask Me Anything: Booking Experiences

The world's biggest accommodation site has set its sights on our sector. Douglas Quinby interviews Ram Papatla, VP of Experiences to discuss Booking.com's plans for the tours, activities, and attractions…

Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM

Consumer Trends 2018 Las Vegas

Tours or Experiences—What Your Customers Want

Exclusive research from Arival Insights on how travelers view "experiences" vs. traditional touring and what is a local, authentic experience.

Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM

Distribution 2018 Las Vegas

The Big Debate: Like a Local? Or with a Pro?

Leading tour operators and innovative startups debate the future of professional touring vs. traveling with locals and discuss what travelers really want.

Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM

Distribution 2018 Las Vegas

Ask Me Anything: Airbnb

Travel's hottest accommodation company intends to redefine tours and activities. We go one on one with Airbnb's North America lead on their plans, and what it means for you.

Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM

Research 2018 Las Vegas

Big Voice: Savor the Story

How a corporate lawyer found her story by delving into one city's soul and food.

Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM

Research 2018 Las Vegas

Big Voice: Are You Xperienced?

Fast cars at a race track near you. These guys created something entirely new. Maybe you can too. Fast cars at a race track near you. These guys created something…

Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM

Research 2018 Las Vegas

Our Future: Reading the Tours, Activities & Attractions Tea Leaves

This venture investor, former CEO of Expedia and one-time CEO of adventure touring company Butterfield & Robinson shares his take on the future of our amazing marketplace.

Wednesday, September 26 2018 | 13:00 PM

Marketing 2018 Las Vegas

Selling Stuff with Humor

How you can use humor to connect with customers and sell more stuff. And have a laugh, too.

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