Sessions
Tuesday, November 24 2020 | 21:30 PM EST
Beyond Infotainment, Creating a Deeper Tour Experience
Tours are certainly about providing a fun, engaging time. But sometimes we're content to stay on the surface: stories become "infotainment" and guests leave smiling, but without substance. In this…
Tuesday, November 24 2020 | 09:00 AM EST
Going Virtual, What’s Working with Online Experiences
Virtual tours have become a much-discussed possibility not only as a short-term option for earning income, but as a new way to engage your customer even when we return to…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Multiday Tour Talk
Let's discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for multi-day tour operators.
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
“Survive to Thrive” – Creative Ideas for Food Tour Operators
Let's discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for food tour operators.
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Meet the Operator | Withlocals
Guides, come meet Withlocals. Check out their platform in advance and then come with ideas about what you'd like to see for an online platform that serves tour guides! Meet…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
European Tour Talk
Let's discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for tour operators in Europe.
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Meet the Operator | TravelCurious
Guides, come meet the guide recruiter from Travel Curious. Research their platform in advance; they are looking to recruit guides from around the world. Stop in and introduce yourself! Feel…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Meet the Operator | ToursByLocals
Guides, come meet the guide recruiter from ToursByLocals. Research their platform in advance; the are looking to recruite guides from around the world. Stop in and introduce yourself! Feel free…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
Making Everyone Feel Welcome on Your Tours
The purpose of this session is to help participants evaluate their professional and personal lives through a people, place, and purpose framework designed to help guides view their own balance…
Friday, November 6 2020 | 00:00 AM
More than Just a Rainbow Flag: Building Actually Inclusive Tours
The LGBTQ travel market is over $200 billion annually. Making your LGBTQ+ guests feel truly part of your tour experience goes deeper than marketing. It speaks to the way you…
