How to Drive Incremental Revenue from Tours and Activities - ShortTermRentalz Webinar
Airbnb's Experiences program launch - and relaunch this year - could be the start of more short-term rental platforms partnering with tours and activities hosts and providers to drive incremental revenue opportunities, while delivering the unique guest experience they claim to provide.
Your panelists
Four voices who have built what they're talking about
Each speaker brings a specific expertise, guest tech, payments infrastructure, PMS integration, and real-world operations.
Christian Watts
Founder & CEO, Magpie Travel
Founder/CEO of Magpie Travel, a SaaS platform solving content management for tours & activities. 20+ years industry experience, brought first Hop On Hop Off service to San Francisco, managed 150+ distributor contracts. Started Magpie to replace inefficient emails/PDFs with streamlined distribution solutions., Magpie Travel
Francois Gouelo
CEO & Co-Founder, Enso Connect
Francois Gouelo is the Co-founder and CEO of Enso Connect, a leading AI-powered guest experience platform. A technologist and entrepreneur, he founded Enso Connect to solve the critical challenges of tech fragmentation and rising guest expectations in vacation rentals. The platform now serves over 7 million guests worldwide and is ranked among the Top 250 Vacation Rental Companies by Skift. The platform delivers measurable ROI, time savings and 5-start reviews for STR operators. Through Enso Connect, he is defining the future of AI-powered hospitality., Enso Connect
Sarah Dines
Chief Commercial Officer, Viator
C-suite executive with experience in CEO, GM and P&L ownership roles in international organizations. Deep experience in travel, content and ecommerce marketplaces/OTAs, in start up, PE backed and publicly traded companies. Track record of delivering ambitious growth with operational excellence. , Viator
Rachel DeSantis
Co-Founder, QR Clue
Rachel is Co-Founder of QR Clue, a patent-pending system turning vacation rentals into immersive escape room experiences. With 10+ years in property management and tech startups, she helps Airbnb, VRBO & STR hosts stand out, boost bookings & earn 5-star reviews by wowing guests with unforgettable adventures right in their properties., QR Clue
Alex Grant
Founder, Travel Curious
16 years in finance, travel & tech helping hospitality companies elevate experiences. Former Rome tour guide, co-founder of Roman Empire Tours & Travel Curious—connecting travel brands to exceptional local experiences. Trinity College Dublin grad, MBA from ESE. Started on Wall Street Sept 2008 as financial crisis hit!, Travel Curious
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