Distribution
Wednesday, October 30 2019 | 11:00 AM
Let’s Get Direct about Growth and Distribution
This operator roundtable delves into challenges and best practices around working with OTAs, managing distribution channels and building a direct and diversified sales strategy.
Tuesday, October 29 2019 | 11:00 AM
Hotels Want You – Marriott
Travelers may stay in rooms, but they seek experiences, and lodging providers can be a key point of sale for operators. In this talk, we’ll hear how the world’s biggest…
Tuesday, June 25 2019 | 13:00 PM
Roundtable: DMOs & the State of In-Destination in Asia
Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) play a pivotal role in driving tourism and advancing the interests of local tours, activities and attractions. This session assembles leaders from some of Asia’s most…
Tuesday, June 25 2019 | 11:00 AM
OTAs & Whats Next in Distribution
Distribution dynamics in tours, activities and attractions are rapidly changing. Online travel agencies (OTAs) are growing fast, raising lots of capital, acquiring reservation systems and driving all sorts of innovations.…
Wednesday, March 6 2019 | 13:00 PM
What Can We Create Together? The #MonkeyFirst Principle for DMOs & Operators
Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) play a central role in marketing Europe to the world’s travelers. But as our industry changes, so must we all. In this talk inspired by Google’s…
Monday, March 4 2019 | 13:00 PM
Using Tech to Go Direct and Improve Visitor Access
Sometimes there can be too much of a good thing. With surging visitor volumes and growth from OTAs and resellers, the Van Gogh Museum re-engineered their strategy – and their…
Monday, March 4 2019 | 13:00 PM
The Distribution Debate: Operators & OTAs
Distribution dynamics in Tours, Activities & Attractions are changing rapidly. OTAs are growing fast, raising lots of capital, acquiring reservation systems and driving all sorts of change. This poses many…
Thursday, September 27 2018 | 13:00 PM
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
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
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.