Revamp Your Marketing For Tours & Activities in 2024 with Arival's CEO Douglas Quinby

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In this exclusive 'Special Guest' edition, we're thrilled to bring you a compelling conversation with Douglas Quinby—a visionary leader in the travel industry and the much loved CEO of Arival. Join us as we explore the depths of his rich history in travel , from the formative days at Phocuswright to his bold venture in pioneering the Arival conference. 🌍✈️

Get ready to unearth a treasure trove of insights on the Tours and Activities sector's evolving landscape for 2024—often hailed as 'The Best Part of Travel'. 🏞️
Expect to uncover these gems during our chat:

• We discuss the phenomenal rise of Phocuswright with anecdotes from eminent figures such as Philip Wolf, Lorraine Sileo, Bruce Rosard, and Pete Comeau.
• The inspiring story behind the inception of the Arival conference—an event crafted by Douglas and his co-founders to champion the often-overlooked tours and activities sector—along with an insider view on how Arival navigated the pandemic's challenges and stepped into 2024 with groundbreaking initiatives.
• Douglas shares his valuable foresight on Interest-Based travel, he covers the shifting booking behaviors among millennials and introduces us to a selection of trailblazing new travel enterprises carving niches in today's marketplace.

This episode is more than just an interview—it's a passport to mastering the current tides and future waves that shape the travel industry. Seize the opportunity to gain wisdom from a stalwart of travel innovation and apply these actionable insights to your own endeavours.

Don't miss out on this chance to listen to a distinguished game-changer in travel! 🎙️💡

Huge thanks to Douglas Quinby for sharing his time and illuminating perspectives with us. Tune into the podcast that could redefine your understanding of travel. Your journey to the forefront of travel knowledge begins here—listen now!
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1. Intro to Douglas and his Background with Phocuswright (00:00:00)

2. Creating the Arival Conference (00:13:30)

3. Shifting Trends in Travel Decision Making (00:27:32)

4. Future of Travel and AI (00:42:38)