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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…
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…
Tuesday, March 2 2021 | 10:30 AM EST
Telling Engaging Stories On-Demand with Audio Tours
Learn what makes an audio tour engaging, and how to design and stream audio tours on-demand, in any language, to extend your reach to a wider audience, even as a…
Tuesday, March 2 2021 | 10:20 AM EST
Look Beyond the App
Most think self-guided tours is a small niche in tours and activities, but in fact the vast majority of travel is just that: it’s self guided. This unravels the misconceptions…
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
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 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…
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…