TripCamp @ Arival Orlando: Tour Guide Training Day

October 9, 2023 — 9:30-3:00pm — Orlando, FL

Before the Arival conference starts, join the TripSchool team and special guest operators/experts for a day of learning new ways to train, hire, and retain your guides!

We’ll share all our guide training secrets with practical exercises that you can bring home to your teams and tours.

Part of the Arival 360 Tour Operator Conference

October 9, 2023 — 9:30-3:00pm — Orlando, FL

We’re proud to co-locate our event with Arival, which throws the industry’s best event for creators and sellers of experiences. Every year Arival hosts several in-person conferences that are the gathering place for the experiences industry.

Theme: Train The Trainer

A Blueprint for hiring, training and retaining tour guides for your business.

This year TripCamp will inspire you with the systems, procedures and best practices for making sure your guide team is well-trained and loyal.

Agenda

2:00pm Rockstar Tour Guides I: Storytelling & Customer Service
3:00pm Rockstar Tour Guides II: Hiring & Building a Loyal Community

To attend, you must be registered for Arival. RSVP on Swapcard.

TripCamp instructors include the expert tour operators and industry legends.

Below are past instructors who are operators, experts sharing their insights!

Alan Armijo is co-Founder of TripSchool, former professional photographer, travel agent, and a tour director & guide. Leads regular guide training workshops for companies.

Mitch Bach is a co-founder of TripSchool, partner at Tourpreneur, and an international speaker, author and educator. He’s been a guide, operator, industry consultant to some of the largest travel brands.

Don Littlefield is co-owner of Brews Cruise, Inc., which operates beverage tours in Maine and across the country.

Shane Kost runs the Global Food Tourism Association and Food Tour Pros, as has been a former tour operator at Chicago Food Planet.

More instructors announced soon!

When & Where

  • October 9, 2023
    2pm – 4pm (join for as much or as little, projects all day)

  • Occurs on Day 1 of the Arival Conference in Orlando (before the event begins)

What’s included

  • A full day of practical strategies and learning

  • Coffee and tea to keep you fueled

  • Arival Welcome Party at night with drinks and food!

Details

  • No cost. Simply RSVP on Swapcard.

  • Book your room now at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel to take advantage of Arival discounted rates

  • You must sign up for both TripCamp and Arival 360 to attend