That’s a wrap! Thank you for joining us at Spark Orlando! This year’s event featured 500+ tour and activity operators from around the globe. Over our one and a half days together, you made connections, shared success stories, and cultivated new ideas and growth strategies. Let’s keep the inspiration going! Join the FareHarbor Facebook Community to share your Spark stories and stay in touch with fellow operators.
That’s a wrap! Thank you for joining us at Spark Orlando! This year’s event featured 500+ tour and activity operators from around the globe. Over our one and a half days together, you made connections, shared success stories, and cultivated new ideas and growth strategies. Let’s keep the inspiration going! Join the FareHarbor Facebook Community to share your Spark stories and stay in touch with fellow operators.
INSIDER INSIGHTS.
Explore the cutting-edge developments in our industry and learn what solutions will be the most impactful to your business.
COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Connect with tour operators, industry professionals, and FareHarbor employees in one-on-ones, small-group sessions and exclusive networking events.
GROWTH SOLUTIONS.
Ignite your next phase of growth and implement the strategies you learn in real time with the support of top tourism experts.
INSIDER INSIGHTS.
Explore the cutting-edge developments in our industry and learn what solutions will be the most impactful to your business.
COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Connect with tour operators, industry professionals, and FareHarbor employees in one-on-ones, small-group sessions and exclusive networking events.
GROWTH SOLUTIONS.
Ignite your next phase of growth and implement the strategies you learn in real time with the support of top tourism experts.
Visit the Orlando page to learn more about this year’s event!
MEET OUR FEATURED SPEAKERS
Josh Halperin — VP, North America, FareHarbor
Spark Session: Spark Welcome
As the Vice President of Commercial Success in North America, Josh has spent the last 5 years understanding the needs of tour, activity and attraction operators and developing the growth engine that has powered FareHarbor’s largest region. For nearly a decade prior to joining FareHarbor, he managed logistics and planning organizations for large governmental projects spanning the Middle East, North Africa, and India.
Josh lives in Colorado with his wife and two young daughters and can often be found in the mountains, running, rock climbing or skiing!
Trish Higgins — Founding Partner, Chenmark
Spark Session: Buying and Selling a Business: What Every Operator Needs to Know
Trish Higgins is a founding partner at Chenmark, a Portland, Maine-based firm focused on the acquisition and long-term ownership of small businesses throughout North America. Trish is also the CEO of Cap’n Fish’s Cruises, of Boothbay, and Hardy Boat Cruises of New Harbor, Maine. Outside of work, Trish can be found spending quality time with her husband and business partner, James, and their two kids. She also tries to get to her local Crossfit box as much as time permits.
Andrea Carini — CEO, FareHarbor
Spark Session: Spark Welcome
Andrea, who joined FareHarbor earlier this year, brings with him a wealth of experience in product development. His passion for testing and innovation drives the company to relentlessly pursue growth for your businesses. Prior to leading FareHarbor, Andrea was the Vice President of Product for Booking.com for almost a decade. Originally from Italy, Andrea made the move to Amsterdam 11 years ago, where he now resides with his wife and two daughters. Much like you, Andrea is also a FareHarbor operator. He has listed his boat, Annie92 on FareHarbor, allowing the team to explore Amsterdam’s canals while Andrea gains firsthand insights into running a business on FareHarbor.
Christian Watts — Founder & CEO, Magpie Travel
Spark Session: AI Tools to Manage and Grow Your Business
Christian Watts is the founder and CEO of Magpie Travel, a content management platform helping operators grow their distribution. Previously, he was CEO of City Sightseeing San Francisco, with 20 years of experience running a tour company. In his session, Christian will showcase real-world examples of AI tools that your competitors may already be leveraging to stay ahead in the industry.
After Spark, keep the excitement going at Arival 360 | Orlando on October 9th-12th! Come meet major distributors, learn from industry experts, and network your way to your next great deal or partnership.
Save 15% with the exclusive FareHarbor Spark discount code: PROMO23FH
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Select recordings from Spark Orlando will be available on FareHarbor Compass in the coming months.
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Spark Orlando is free to attend for FareHarbor clients. However, we will ask for a $100 deposit per person to hold your spot, which will be fully reimbursed when you check in.
For non-clients: Marketing agencies, OTAs, and other non-charter companies may purchase a non-refundable ticket to Spark for $250 per person, to be charged at registration.
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This year’s event will take place in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, October 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Monday, October 9th, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando. Spark will be entirely in person this year, with no virtual programming.
Visit the Orlando page to learn more about this year’s event!
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Absolutely! While Spark is primarily an event for current FareHarbor operators, we do welcome other businesses who work closely with our clients. Marketing agencies, OTAs, and other non-charter companies may purchase a non-refundable ticket to Spark for $250 per person, to be charged at registration.
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There is very limited availability at the Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando, where Spark is being held. Contact the hotel directly at 1-866-996-6338 and use code 90556 to check availability and book at the group rate.
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Yes, there is free parking available for Spark attendees. Save these instructions ahead of time to take advantage of event parking.
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If you have additional questions, please reach out to the Spark team at [email protected].
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Arival 360 is a must-visit stop for growth-minded sellers of tours, activities, attractions, and experiences. Tackle the topics and trends that are mission-critical to your business, like sustainability, hiring and training, and other must-know topics. Arival begins after Spark ends on October 9th. Learn more and save your spot here.
