
From TikTok to Stock Ticker: Klook’s US IPO
The Asia-based experiences OTA’s IPO filing signals growing investor confidence in the tours, activities and attractions sector
Segment: Distribution, News

The Asia-based experiences OTA’s IPO filing signals growing investor confidence in the tours, activities and attractions sector
Segment: Distribution, News

From distribution to technology to marketing, we explore the top challenges – and opportunities — of this rapidly growing sector of travel experiences
Segment: Multi-day, Distribution, Events, Marketing, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators

What’s new with Airbnb Experiences since the “relaunch?” How can operators succeed on Airbnb? And what’s next?
Segment: Distribution, News, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators

Will AI shift power towards suppliers, or will distributors maintain dominance? It could still go either way, according to “The Great Debate”
Segment: AI, Distribution, Events, Technology

by Team Arival | 2025-10-01 10:45:00

by Team Arival | 2025-10-01 10:45:00

by Team Arival | 2025-10-02 09:00:00
Segment: Multi-day, Experience Design, Distribution, Strategy

by Team Arival | 2025-10-02 09:00:00
Segment: Multi-day, Distribution

by Team Arival | 2025-10-01 09:00:00
Segment: Multi-day, Distribution

GetYourGuide’s fall product updates include AI enhancements, review management and support for multi-day itineraries — but not every operator is sold
Segment: AI, Distribution, Marketing, News, Tour & Activity Operators

Compare fee-per-booking and subscription models for booking systems. Discover pros, cons, and tips to help tour operators choose the right pricing model
Segment: Distribution

FareHarbor’s 2% API booking fee has frustrated operators — but it may be a signal of a maturing marketplace
Segment: Distribution, News, Research, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators

A quick guide to help tour operators and DMCs understand the growing landscape of online travel agencies for custom and scheduled multi-day tours
Segment: Distribution, Tour & Activity Operators

After select operators worldwide received notifications of commission hikes from GetYourGuide, some have successfully had commission increases reversed
Segment: Distribution, News, Tour & Activity Operators

Insights into the tech, distribution & product operations of the world’s largest visitor attractions: a free report created in partnership with GetYourGuide By Anne Failing, Douglas Quinby & Janelle Visser
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators

by Team Arival | 2025-04-30 13:30:00
Segment: Distribution

Airbnb has relaunched experiences, adding “Services” and “Originals”, with a new app live today — here’s what’s new and what operators need to know
Segment: Distribution, News, Tour & Activity Operators

City Wonders and GetYourGuide are appealing a decision which penalizes companies for mass purchases of Colosseum tickets
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, News

Key insights and strategies to help tour, activity and attraction operators take advantage of this fast growing distribution channel, in latest report
Segment: Distribution, Consumer Trends, Research, Tour & Activity Operators

Delve into experiences distribution and the state of OTAs, and get essential insights to help you grow your third-party bookings more profitably
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, Tour & Activity Operators

Delve into experiences distribution and the state of OTAs, and get essential insights to help you grow your third-party bookings more profitably By Anne Failing & Meredith Rangel Edited by…
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, Tour & Activity Operators

Former Booking.com exec Pepijn Rijvers discusses the road ahead for Viator and how to bring the experiences marketplace to maturity in an Arival interview
Segment: Distribution, News

by Team Arival | 2025-03-20 11:00:00
Segment: Distribution, Technology

From “restech” to “APIs,” “connectivity” to “channel management,” level up your travel experiences knowledge with this distribution & technology primer
Segment: Distribution, Technology

It’s a wild west out there for many visitor attractions, who are struggling to update their ticketing tech and distribution connectivity for the digital age
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, Research, Technology

Best practices for tour operators to maximize OTA partnerships in 2025, from TripShock and WaveRez Co-Founder Greg Fisher

Exclusive new research reveals key insights into the state of the industry and key trends in technology and distribution for visitor attractions. Authors: Anne Failing and Douglas Quinby Edited by:…
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, Technology

With the investment by Vitruvian Partners, the Asia-based experiences OTA signals plans to expand beyond the APAC region
Segment: Distribution, News

From AI to OTAs, overtourism to private tours, here’s how the latest tourism trends are evolving, what’s next, and why they matter to experience operators

Exclusive new research explores the state of digital marketing among tour, activity & attraction operators, and the key to getting more direct bookings. Authors: Anne Failing and Douglas Quinby Edited…
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, Technology

by Team Arival | 2024-11-25 15:45:00
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, Technology

by Team Arival | 2024-11-25 15:45:00
Segment: Distribution

Discussing the latest with short-form video, TikTok Shop, the return of Airbnb Experiences and more with the Hot Topics panel at Arival 360 | San Diego
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, Consumer Trends, Marketing, Technology

Learn to leverage Google Things to do for your tour, activity or attraction business. We cover listing, partners, and key steps to boost visibility
Segment: AI, Digital Marketing, Distribution, Marketing, Operator Business Tips, Technology

From hotels to cruise lines, influencers to direct bookings, it’s time to get creative with tours and attractions distribution… beyond traditional OTAs

by Team Arival | 2024-10-02 11:00:00
Segment: Distribution

by Team Arival | 2024-10-02 11:00:00
Segment: Distribution

by Team Arival | 2024-10-02 11:00:00
Segment: Distribution

by Team Arival | 2024-10-02 11:00:00
Segment: Distribution

by Team Arival | 2024-10-02 09:00:00
Segment: Distribution, Growth, Technology

by Team Arival | 2024-10-02 16:30:00
Segment: Distribution, Marketing

by Team Arival | 2024-10-01 09:00:00
Segment: Distribution, Marketing

by Team Arival | 2024-08-22 11:00:00
Segment: Distribution, Marketing, Operator Business Tips, Strategy

A comprehensive directory of OTAs and online resellers for operators of tours, activities and attractions Authors: Brittani England & Martin Harlow Edited by: Douglas Quinby & Janelle Visser
Segment: Distribution

Use this comprehensive list of online resellers for tours, activities and attractions to expand your distribution network and reach more customers
Segment: Distribution

There is no shortage of jargon in the experiences sector, but what does it all mean? This glossary defines many of the common terms you’ll encounter
Segment: Distribution, Technology

Arival 360 | San Diego to host forums for travel experiences companies to learn about OCTO and the open connectivity specification for resellers, booking systems
Segment: Distribution, News, Technology

Airbnb isn’t saying much, but operators have some thoughts on the cancellations and the launch of Icons… and diversifying their distribution is top of the list
Segment: Distribution, News, Tour & Activity Operators

by Team Arival | 2024-06-27 11:00:00

Tours and activities OTA Civitatis to focus on further growth and expansion in Spain and Latin America as Vitruvian Partners ups its stake
Segment: Distribution, News