2022 Las Vegas Arival Theater
2022 Las Vegas Agenda
Tuesday, October 11 2022 | 09:00 AM PDT*
What’s Now, What’s New, What’s Next
Pandemic. Recovery. Inflation. Recession. And a remarkable resurgence. It’s an extraordinary time in travel, tourism and experiences. Join Arival CEO Douglas Quinby as he presents new research on the outlook…
Tuesday, October 11 2022 | 09:00 AM PDT*
A Fireside Chat with Ben Drew, President, Viator
Tours and activities’ largest online travel agency has come back strong in 2022. We’ll sit down with Ben Drew to discuss the state of the industry, key post-pandemic traveler trends,…
Tuesday, October 11 2022 | 09:00 AM PDT*
The Secret to Scaling
Every business starts small, but most tour and activity operators stay small. How do some find their path to scaling success while so many fail to expand? Strategic growth specialist…
Tuesday, October 11 2022 | 09:00 AM PDT*
The Future of Discovery
Travel’s traditional path to purchase – search → shop → buy – is giving way as new media, creators and channels change how travelers discover, choose and experience. This talk…
Tuesday, October 11 2022 | 16:00 PM PDT*
The Google View on Things to do
It’s been one of the most talked-about topics in tours, activities and attractions: Google’s major foray into experiences with Google Things to do. This talk and Q&A from the head…
Tuesday, October 11 2022 | 16:00 PM PDT*
An Introduction to the DEI Journey
When businesses prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, everybody wins. DEI initiatives have been shown to deliver positive financial outcomes for companies and better experiences for customers. In a tough hiring…
Tuesday, October 11 2022 | 16:00 PM PDT*
House of Eternal Return: Inside the Weird, Immersive World of Meow Wolf
What started as an unruly artists collective has emerged as a defining brand leader in the rapidly expanding world of immersive art experiences. This talk and intimate discussion with Meow…
Tuesday, October 11 2022 | 16:00 PM PDT*
The Future of Virtual is Inclusive
Some say virtual tours and experiences were just a flash in the pandemic pan. But for many, many millions of wannabe travelers – including elderly, disabled, underprivileged – the virtual…
Wednesday, October 12 2022 | 09:00 AM PDT*
The Future of OTAs
With hundreds of online travel agencies and digital distributors focused on travel experiences, the channel has only become more important – and more complex – for operators and attractions. This…
Wednesday, October 12 2022 | 09:00 AM PDT*
The Need for Niche: The Rise of Specialty Marketplaces
There are hundreds of online travel agencies (OTAs) focused on tours and activities. Many focus on a particular segment, from attraction tickets and food to hiking, biking, surfing and more…
Wednesday, October 12 2022 | 09:00 AM PDT*
Today’s Experiences Traveler: Exclusive Consumer Trends from Arival & Phocuswright
Travelers are returning and ready to experience, the last two-plus years have changed them profoundly. This session presents exclusive insights from a new, 12-country survey of travelers on all things…
Wednesday, October 12 2022 | 16:00 PM PDT*
The State of Play in Asia
The region that had been a primary driver of tourism growth through the preceding decade has struggled the most during the pandemic – and its path to fully reopening remains…
Wednesday, October 12 2022 | 16:00 PM PDT*
The Audacity to Go There: Tours in the Hood
From dope Black murals, afrobeats, cheesesteaks and mom-and-pop shops, this social impact entrepreneur and self-described hood advocate delivers experiences that immerse visitors into the sights, sounds, tastes and community well…
Wednesday, October 12 2022 | 16:00 PM PDT*
The Whole Donut
This is the story of how a digital marketing expert and donut aficionado took his sweet signature tour from a single successful city to 13 locations, including three overseas.
Wednesday, October 12 2022 | 16:00 PM PDT*
The Future of the Experience Economy: Fireside Chat with Michael Zeisser
This one-time executive of Liberty Media and Alibaba currently serves on the board of directors for GetYourGuide, Fever, Atlas Obscura and Easol and runs the only investment fund dedicated to…
