
The Coming Wave: Consolidation Ahead for Tours & Experiences
Once the after-thought of the travel industry, the tours and activities sector has come a long way. The time for supply side consolidation has arrived.
Segment: News


Once the after-thought of the travel industry, the tours and activities sector has come a long way. The time for supply side consolidation has arrived.
Segment: News

The next European Arival will explore what it means to be “The Tomorrow Operator,” growing in a time of AI, overcrowding, generational shifts and more
Segment: Attractions, Events, News, Tour & Activity Operators

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for our third annual Arival Spotlight Awards. Learn more and meet the finalists for each category!

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

Discover how generative AI is transforming tours and activities—from personalized planning to dynamic pricing to chatbots, with real-world examples
Segment: AI, Marketing, Operator Business Tips, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators

Everyone can and should be using AI, and they don’t need to be intimidated by it: Holiday Extras’ Tom McGarry offers operators encouragement on AI
Segment: AI, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators

Learn more about the ideas behind the innovations that earned Peek “Top Innovator Award” at Arival San Diego, in this interview with Peek CMO John Lynch
Segment: AI, Marketing, Technology

Peek wins Top Innovator Award at Arival’s second forum for experiences innovation, which also featured TOMIS Tech, TourOptima, TripAdmit and Vox Group
Segment: Technology

Arival Ambassadors weigh in on their top highlights from San Diego, and tech advancements, meaningful connections and “the vibe” are common themes
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Experiences have become one of the hottest topics in travel, but The Best Part of Travel still has some pretty big – and fundamental – problems to face
Segment: Attractions, Consumer Trends, Events, News, Tour & Activity Operators

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

As travelers increasingly prioritize tours, activities and attractions in their travel spending, the wider industry wants to get on board with experiences: highlights from the Phocuswright conference
Segment: Consumer Trends, Events, Technology

These are five topics we’re keeping top of mind heading into Arival 360 | Orlando as we come together to discuss their impact on the tours, activities and attractions sector…

With the advancements in generative AI arriving in experiences, several travel companies have moved quickly to develop tools and training specifically for operators of tours, activities and attractions
Segment: Attractions, Marketing, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators

Use of modern online booking systems among tour, activity and attraction suppliers across Asia Pacific continues to trail the global average
Segment: Attractions, News, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators

With more travelers booking experiences online, having a modern booking system is more important than ever: Arival’s new guide will help you make this all-important decision for your business
Segment: Operations, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators

Online travel agencies will nearly triple in global gross bookings and total market share by 2025 as more travelers find, choose and book things to do online
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, News, Technology

Wilkommen in Berlin! The program is set, the speakers are confirmed, and here are a few of the themes and sessions that promise to be Wunderbar
Segment: Events

A tour operator turned innovation advisor discusses what tour operators need to know, should be doing and NOT doing with generative AI and ChatGPT
Segment: News, Technology

Low booking system adoption rates among tour, activity and attraction operators remains a headwind to industry growth, latest Arival report finds
Segment: Attractions, Distribution, Technology, Tour & Activity Operators