Google’s Plans for Things to do
Dec 5, 2022
Is Google becoming an OTA? Will Things to do stay free? How are search result rankings determined? Director of Product Management for Google Travel fields questions in front of a packed Arival crowd
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Dec 5, 2022
Is Google becoming an OTA? Will Things to do stay free? How are search result rankings determined? Director of Product Management for Google Travel fields questions in front of a packed Arival crowd
Jun 26, 2023
Get more direct bookings in 2023 with these up-to-date, data-driven SEO insights for tour, activity and experience operators
Aug 13, 2024
…host forums for travel experiences companies to learn about OCTO and the open connectivity specification for resellers, booking systems
May 8, 2018
Like it or not, online travel agencies (OTAs) such as TripAdvisor, Expedia, GetYourGuide and many others are becoming a bigger part of sales for Tours, Activities & Attractions. The acquisition of two tech companies in our sector last month…
Jun 23, 2020
The online travel agency is establishing new, clear product standards, but also risks operator ire with a new fee at a time when the industry is struggling.
Nov 23, 2020
As travel and experiences shifted to local, outdoor and small-group experiences, online travel agencies, long the fastest-growing channel in our industry, have lost market share.
Mar 16, 2021
As of now, not much, but it is still early days for the subscription concept in travel.
Oct 24, 2023
The future of experiences, next-level networking, and the awards our industry needs: highlights from the coolest Arival on record!
Dec 19, 2023
GetYourGuide CEO Johannes Reck on the continued rise of experiences, AI in travel, and the top trending categories on the OTA as we move into 2024
Aug 5, 2025
A behind-the-scenes look at how one operator is using AI tools for everything from customer reviews to social media automation, and how you can too!
Sep 9, 2025
In Google’s AI Mode Google business listings dominate and OTAs are hard to find, new analysis from Propellic and Arival finds
Oct 6, 2018
The president of the largest online travel agency in Tours, Activities & Attractions reveals why and how booking - and Bokun -- are central to TripAdvisor’s long-term strategy.
