Arival 2026 trade event unveils speaker lineup
Tours and activities industry annual trade event Arival has announced the full speaker lineup and expanded program for this year’s Arival 360 Valencia.
Taking place at the Centre de Congressos from April 27–29, 2026, this year’s theme is ‘The Tomorrow Operator: Europe & the Future of Tours & Experiences.’
Arival 360 Valencia aims to furnish operators with the tools and connections to build their businesses.
The event will feature original Arival research, hands‑on workshops, and peer‑to‑peer learning resources.
“The experiences sector is at a turning point,” says Douglas Quinby, CEO and co‑founder of Arival.
“Arival 360 in Valencia is about equipping the industry with the insights and connections to thrive in this new era.”
Arival 360 Valencia presents more than 60 speakers including operators, OTAs, culinary experts, multi‑day specialists, and destinations.
Speakers include:
Doug Weiss, Airbnb
Guillermo Oxangoiti, TUI Musement
Josh Carr, Intrepid Travel
Kristin Dorsett, Viator
Matt Jones, Klook
Dan Christian, Travel Trends Podcast
Andrès Spitzer, Civitatis
Brennen Bliss, Propellic
Sam Jefferies, Bókun (Tripadvisor)
Christian Watts, Magpie Travel
Roisin O’Sullivan, Walks
Travis Pittman, TourRadar
Robin Harnish, OCTO
Sean Finelli, The Tour Guy
This year’s event introduces new program elements and three dedicated Experience Streams – AI for Experience Creators, Multi‑Day Experiences, and Culinary Experiences.
Arival 360 Valencia will also be more accessible, with sessions delivered in both English and Spanish and AI‑powered translation available in more than 15 languages.
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