Nov 6, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
Cultural heritage tourism, one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry, is now gaining momentum in the U.S. as destinations now have the desire to engage community stakeholders who provide these rich, authentic cultural herit…
Nov 6, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
Torin Kexel (Owner) and Daniel Suber (Lead Guide and Tour Designer) of The Flying Bike will discuss the practical ways that equity, inclusion and diversity have been built into our company’s policies and operations from the beginning. We wi…
Nov 6, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
Our tour experiences are only as good and meaningful as the stories told. Join in the discussion with Leon Burnette, founder of TripSchool's Diversity Project and leader of Civil Rights themed tours, to discuss the way we can share the kind…
Nov 6, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
Katika Experiences is a different kind of tour company; one that seeks to "organize and facilitate the interaction between people of all backgrounds" through both unique tours and events. Come discuss the way a tour company can promote dive…
Nov 6, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
Do you remember why you got into tours & activities? Was it the flexible hours, the idea you would be outdoors, socializing, or to meet people from around the world? Guiding, creating tours or running a tour company are all incredibly impor…
Nov 6, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
Every great tour guide has great stories. But delivering those stories in a compelling and engaging way can be difficult. In this session we will look at techniques that will improve your delivery and keep your guests engaged. This talk wil…
Nov 6, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
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 for leading interactive & engaging virtual tours. No …
Nov 6, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
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 thematic interpretation to help your tours go beyond just the …
Nov 5, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
Growing your business means growing your offerings. But it's not simply a question of adding new neighborhoods or experiences. Lauren Shannon shares her secrets in growing her Arigato Japan Food Tours across the entire country by growing he…
Nov 5, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
Everyone's suddenly talking about private tours; come hear how one agency is helping an operator shift strategy, and seeing good results.
Nov 5, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
Come meet other food tour operators and share creative stories and ideas about food tours.
Nov 5, 2020Locked: needs Free membership
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 websites, and new devices to make your tours come alive in n…
