Arival 360 | Valencia 2026
📅 27–29 April

75+ leaders. AI, pricing, distribution & what’s next for experiences.

💡 New: AI-powered translation + instant daily insights

⏳ Prices increase after 8 April
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5 Digital Marketing Priorities for Travel & Tourism in 2026 | Arival Discover the top digital marketing trends shaping travel and tourism in 2026, from AI-driven personalization to sustainable strategies and emerging tech

Travel marketing isn’t evolving. It’s being rebuilt.

AI = essential
Social = full-funnel
Search = fragmented

The playbook has changed. Are you keeping up?

👉 arival.travel/article/digi...
#toursandactivities #aimarketing #tourismmarketing

🚫 Civitatis turns away 70-80% of operators who apply. New CEO Andres Spitzer explains why and what it takes to make the cut. 🎧 Catch the full episode here: arival.travel/podcast/

#toursandactivities #tourismpodcast #touroperators

In-destination experiences are driving the bus 🚌 Tours, activities & attractions are surging toward a $342B market, reshaping how travelers spend and plan. This isn’t just growth, it’s a power shift!

More 👉 arival.travel/article/experi...

#ArivalInsights #toursandactivities

Arival’s latest Global Operator Landscape research shows growing confidence across the in-destination experiences sector. Turn that momentum into action at an upcoming #ArivalEvent or with Arival Pro Access!

Read more: arival.travel/article/apac-l...

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👀 What were Stephen and Janelle’s top episodes from Season Two of The Best Part of Travel? #nospoilers here!

🎧 Listen to the season finale for a look back and to hear their top picks! arival.travel/podcast/

#toursandactivities #tourismpodcast #tourismindustry

The State of Cancellations | Arival With the help of new data from Globick, we explore what’s happening with cancellations, and what operators can do to manage the impact.

👀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻...
Globick’s research takes a rare, data-backed look at cancellations across tours and attractions and surfaces patterns many operators don’t actively track: arival.travel/article/the-st...

#toursandactivities #attractions #cancellations

✈️ Experiences make the trip. Erik Blachford shares why IRL human connection is taking center stage in travel. 🎒 Listen now: arival.travel/podcast
#experiences #toursandactivities #tourismindustry

🌍💡 Link the days, grow the journey.
✈️ Day tours + multi-day = big opportunity.
👏 Everyone wins when travel connects.
arival.travel/podcast/

#travelpodcast #toursandactivities #tourismindustry #multidaytours

📊 Want a say in Arival’s 2026 research agenda and help shape the industry?
Join our Insider Pro Roundtable w/ CEO Douglas Quinby on 17 Nov. Your insights = our next big studies.

🔗 RSVP: arival.travel/event/2025-ins...

#toursandactivities #ArivalInsights #tourismresearch

Younger travelers are picking destinations around live events—and spending big beyond the ticket 🎟️✨
Tag a brand blending travel + events in creative ways 👇
Dive into the data: arival.travel/article/events...

#ArivalInsights #toursandactivities #tourismindustry

🍂☀️ Arival 360 | Valencia is back 27–29 April 2026!

The event of the year for the European experiences industry is headed to sunny Spain.
🔹 Save up to €850 thru 11 Nov
🔹 New multi-day operator breakouts
🔹 100% refundable, zero risk
🎟️ arival.travel/event/2026-val...
#toursandactivities #tourismevent

🏆 Finalists Announced! The 2025 Arival Spotlight Awards shine a light on the best in tours, activities, attractions & in-destination experiences.

Full list & details: arival.travel/article/finali...

#tourismawards #toursandactivities #tourismindustry #bestpartoftravel #ArivalEvent

Context Travel’s June Chin shares why guest experience starts long before the tour begins and is critical through every touchpoint.

👉 Listen to the full interview on The Best Part of Travel podcast: arival.travel/podcast/

#toursandactivities #tourismpodcast

You can help shape the future of travel by taking the 2025 Global Operator Landscape Survey!

🎁 Get results, a chance to win 2 Arival 2026 tickets + 10% off your next event! Link in comments!

#toursandactivities #tourismindustry #operators #tourismstudy #ArivalInsights

We’re heading back to ☀️ sunny Valencia!
27-29 April 2026

💰 Get your Early Bird ticket by 9 September and save up to €970. Fully refundable up to 60 days before the event.

🍊 Learn More: arival.travel/event/2026-val...

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Introducing The Travel Experiences Industry Taxonomy Travel experiences are comprised of hundreds of different business types. Here is how we label and organize all 343

Museum tickets, food tours & jet skis all share a page — but not a language. The Arival Taxonomy defines 343 experience types to help us speak as one sector.

📘 Learn more: arival.travel/article/arival...

#TourismIndustry #Taxonomy #ToursAndActivities

💡 Want customers to return — even after a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ visit? Create experiences that are transformative, not just memorable. Joe Pine shares how on the newest episode of Arival's Best Part of Travel Podcast! 🎧 arival.travel/podcast #toursandactivities #experiences

🚨 Last Call to Save on Arival 360 | DC / National Harbor

The full agenda is live — from AI & storytelling to real talk with Airbnb, Viator & GetYourGuide.

🗓️ 30 Sept 30 – 3 Oct
💰 Save up to $680 before 27 August: arival.travel/event/2025-was...

#ArivalEvent #tourismtrends #toursandactivities

Future-Proof Your Tour Business with a Smart Tech Stack Build a smarter tech stack for your tour business. Discover the essential tools and systems that enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and drive growth

🧠 Future-proof your tour business with the right tech stack. From restech to BI, this guide by Martin Harlow breaks down 5 essentials to scale smarter. Don’t miss the full breakdown + why it matters at Arival 360 | DC.

➡️ arival.travel/article/tech-s...
#toursandactivities #tourismtechnology

Younger Tour Takers Driving Shift to Social Travel More immersive and social experiences are on the rise among younger travelers, Arival’s 2025 Tour Taker report finds

🚀 Gen Z & Millennials are reshaping travel!

💬📸 Want to attract the next-gen explorer? According to Arival's 2025 Tour Taker Report, make your tours social and shareable.

📊 Dive into the full insights: arival.travel/article/younge...

#toursandactivities #tourismtrends #ArivalInsights

Did you know? Over 75% of bookings on #toursandactivities booking system FareHarbor are made on mobile devices! Join podcast hosts Janelle & Stephen to dive into online booking trends with FareHarbor CEO Andrea Carini & Arival CEO Douglas Quinby. 🎙️ Listen/Watch Here: arival.travel/podcast/

🧭 Navigating the Downturn: Smart Moves for Shifting Markets
Thurs, 26 June | 11–12pm EDT

💡 Learn how tour & activity pros are thriving in uncertain markets in this Arival | Elevate session with Colin Bowman.

RSVP (Insider Pro): arival.travel/elevate-sessions/
#tourismindustry #toursandactivities

☀️ Insider Pro Meetup | An Uncertain Summer: What’s Going On & How to Respond
🗓️ Thurs, June 12 | 11am EDT
Join Arival's Douglas Quinby + Blend Marketing for key U.S. inbound insights + action strategies.
🔑 Pro Members only. RSVP: arival.travel/event/2025-ins...
#tourismtrends #toursandactivities

Who’s Traveling, What They Book: European Edition! Latest Arival consumer research explores key trends, behaviors, sentiment and trip intentions for European experiences travelers

European travelers: who are they and what do they want? 🧐 Our new report breaks it down! #tourismtrends #ArivalResearch #toursandactivities
Get the intel on Who’s Traveling, What They Book: European Edition: arival.travel/article/europe...

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗜 𝟮: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 - 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗗𝗧
Implementing AI in your marketing doesn’t have to be intimidating. Join Kelsey Tonner from Guest Focus for content ideas/framework to increase direct bookings. More here 👉arival.travel/elevate-sessions #toursandactivities

🚨 Airbnb Experiences are back — and reimagined! Learn what it takes to succeed on the new platform in our article from the official relaunch and watch the full interview with Airbnb’s Chief Business Officer, Dave Stephenson: arival.travel/article/inside...

#toursandactivities #AirbnbExperiences

🍷✈️ Breaking into Luxury: Attracting the Affluent Traveler - Thurs, 8 May, 11-12PM EDT
Thinking about targeting the luxury market? Learn from luxury experience suppliers, what truly defines a premium experience. arival.travel/event/2025-ins... #toursandactivities #luxurytravel #tourismindustry

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💸 Want to price smarter, not lower? Discover powerful pricing strategies like charm pricing, anchoring, & upsells to boost bookings & profits. Dive into Stephen Joyce’s new guide & elevate your tour pricing game today! 👉 Read it here: arival.travel/tour-pricing
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