Buzz Sessions
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Bringing out Your Best, Practical Strategies for Improving your Delivery on Tour
Every great tour guide has great stories. But delivering those stories in a compelling and engaging way can be difficult. In this session we will look at techniques that will…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Making Your Virtual Tours Engaging, Strategies and Advice
Thinking about offering virtual tours, but wondering how to make them just as effective or as engaging as an in-person experience? In this workshop we'll share and discuss best practices…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Why Your Tour needs a Theme!
A theme is the glue that holds your entire tour together, and deepens the connection between your guests and what they're experiencing. We'll dive into some of the principles of…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
A Continental Perspective, Selling & Creating Heritage Tours in Europe
Join Julia from Walking the Spirit Tours as she shares her experience creating Black history tours throughout Europe; she'll share her experience packaging itineraries and working with markets from wholesalers…
Thursday, November 5 2020 | 22:15 PM EST
Planning for Growth, Expanding Your Product Line
Growing your business means growing your offerings. But it's not simply a question of adding new neighborhoods or experiences. Lauren Shannon shares her secrets in growing her Arigato Japan Food…
Thursday, November 5 2020 | 22:00 PM EST
The Private Tour Option, How to Make It Work For You In 2021 and Beyond
Everyone's suddenly talking about private tours; come hear how one agency is helping an operator shift strategy, and seeing good results.
Thursday, November 5 2020 | 22:00 PM EST
Using Technology Creatively on Tour
It's 2020: time to look at some ways that you can creatively integrate technology on your tours! In this session, we'll run through a wide variety of smartphone apps, little-known…
Thursday, November 5 2020 | 22:00 PM EST
Letting go of control, Hiring the right person for organization and growth
As business owners, we hate to relinquish control. Learn how finding the right person to help run your operation can free you to develop and expand your business. Organizing and…
Thursday, November 5 2020 | 22:00 PM EST
Improving Photography for your Tour Business
As small business owners, we wear many hats. Marketing is often one of them. Photography is an important part in conveying our message and brand to the world. Learn some…
Thursday, November 5 2020 | 22:00 PM EST
No Bad Ideas, Designing and Pitching Your Most Unique Trip!
This fun, interactive session led by Atlas Obscura will focus on helping tour guides develop their own unique tour product possibilities!