--- title: "Boost Your Sales with Emerging OTAs: Key Tactics for the Summer" description: Join industry leaders on August 20th to master emerging OTAs and boost summer sales. Gain expert insights to expand your market reach and enhance revenue! image: https://pages.rocketrez.com/hubfs/2024-07-ota-webinarSquare%20(%201_1%20)%20copy%205%201.jpg --- [![RocketRez Logo](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rocketrez_logo_full-white.png?width=250&height=79&name=rocketrez_logo_full-white.png "RocketRez Logo")](https://www.rocketrez.com/) Webinars On Demand Webinar # Boost Your Sales with Emerging OTAs: Key Tactics for the Summer ## Boost Your Sales with Emerging OTAs: Key Tactics for the Summer Featuring guest speakers from ![Virgin Experience Gifts, Tiqets, Aquarium of the Bay](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/otas_webinar_logo-white-1.png?width=500&height=107&name=otas_webinar_logo-white-1.png "Virgin Experience Gifts, Tiqets, Aquarium of the Bay") Discover cutting-edge strategies from top industry leaders to navigate peak seasons and beyond. This recorded webinar unveils how emerging Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) provide unique opportunities to reach specialized markets and stand out in a competitive landscape. Gain actionable insights from our expert panel, including top leaders from Virgin Experience Gifts, Tiqets, and Aquarium of the Bay. Learn how to expand your market reach and significantly boost your revenue.  ### Save your spot! Navigate this summer's peak season with cutting-edge strategies from top industry leaders. Join us on August 20th as we unveil how emerging Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) provide unique opportunities to reach specialized markets and stand out in a competitive landscape. Discover actionable insights from our expert panel, including top leaders from Virgin Experiences, Tiqets, and Aquarium of the Bay.  Learn how to expand your market reach and significantly boost your revenue this summer. This webinar will explore: ### 1. Targeted Market Reach Uncover the advantages of tapping into lucrative niche markets through specialized OTAs. ### 2. Actionable Sales Techniques Master practical steps to enhance visibility and convert leads into bookings. ### 3. Real Success Stories Hear firsthand accounts of how attractions have successfully used these platforms to drive growth and enhance customer engagement. ## Featuring --- ![Melanie White, EVP Operations and Connectivity, Virgin Experience Gifts](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Melanie%20White.png?width=250&height=250&name=Melanie%20White.png "Melanie White, EVP Operations and Connectivity, Virgin Experience Gifts") [![Virgin Experience Gifts - Small](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Virgin%20Experience%20Gifts%20-%20Small.webp?width=150&height=59&name=Virgin%20Experience%20Gifts%20-%20Small.webp "Virgin Experience Gifts - Small")](https://www.virginexperiencegifts.com/) ### Melanie White, Virgin Experience Gifts EVP Operations and Connectivity Melanie White is the Executive Vice President of Operations and Connectivity at Virgin Experience Gifts, formerly Cloud 9 Living. With over 8 years of experience in the experience gift industry, she has played a crucial role in the company's rapid growth since joining in 2015. Melanie has held various leadership positions within the organization, focusing on product development, commercial functions, and team management during the recent acquisition. #### Melanie White EVP Operations and Connectivity Melanie White is the Executive Vice President of Operations and Connectivity at Virgin Experience Gifts, formerly Cloud 9 Living. With over 8 years of experience in the experience gift industry, she has played a crucial role in the company's rapid growth since joining in 2015. Melanie has held various leadership positions within the organization, focusing on product development, commercial functions, and team management during the recent acquisition. ![Erik Roberts, Senior Sales Manager, US/CA, Tiqets](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Erik%20Roberts.png?width=250&height=250&name=Erik%20Roberts.png "Erik Roberts, Senior Sales Manager, US/CA, Tiqets") [![Tiqets](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tiqets.webp?width=150&height=57&name=Tiqets.webp "Tiqets")](https://tiqets.com/) ### Erik Roberts, Tiqets Senior Sales Manager, US/CA Erik Roberts leads the contracting and negotiation processes for new suppliers across the US and Canada at Tiqets. With 3.5 years of experience in the OTA sector, Erik has a deep understanding of the industry. Before joining Tiqets, he was a Group Sales Manager at Legends Attractions, where he honed his skills in sales and client management. #### Erik Roberts Senior Sales Manager, US/CA Erik Roberts leads the contracting and negotiation processes for new suppliers across the US and Canada at Tiqets. With 3.5 years of experience in the OTA sector, Erik has a deep understanding of the industry. Before joining Tiqets, he was a Group Sales Manager at Legends Attractions, where he honed his skills in sales and client management. ![Jaz Cariola, General Manager, Aquarium of the Bay](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jaz%20Cariola.png?width=300&height=300&name=Jaz%20Cariola.png "Jaz Cariola, General Manager, Aquarium of the Bay") [![Aquarium of the Bay](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aquarium%20of%20the%20Bay%20logo.webp?width=120&height=120&name=Aquarium%20of%20the%20Bay%20logo.webp "Aquarium of the Bay")](https://www.aquariumofthebay.org/) ### Jaz Cariola, Aquarium of the Bay General Manager Jaz Cariola, General Manager at Aquarium of the Bay, brings over 15 years of experience in operations, account management, and customer service. Passionate about sharing San Francisco’s charm and known for being a caring and creative leader, Jaz excels in team building and thrives in collaborative environments. With a strong background in managing budgets, KPIs, and transportation logistics, Jaz is dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams while continually learning and improving.  #### Jaz Cariola General Manager Jaz Cariola, General Manager at Aquarium of the Bay, brings over 15 years of experience in operations, account management, and customer service. Passionate about sharing San Francisco’s charm and known for being a caring and creative leader, Jaz excels in team building and thrives in collaborative environments. With a strong background in managing budgets, KPIs, and transportation logistics, Jaz is dedicated to helping others achieve their dreams while continually learning and improving.  ![Daniel Pino, Director of Business Development at RocketRez](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Daniel%20Pino.png?width=300&height=300&name=Daniel%20Pino.png "Daniel Pino, Director of Business Development at RocketRez") [![RocketRez](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hubfs/RocketRez%20full%20colour%20logo.svg "RocketRez")](https://www.rocketrez.com/) ### Daniel Pino, RocketRez  •  MODERATOR Director of Business Development With 10+ years in travel and hospitality and having founded an OTA himself in 2017, Daniel currently manages RocketRez's online distribution partnerships with OTAs and channel managers.  ### Daniel Pino  •  MODERATOR Director of Business Development Daniel Pino is the Director of Business Development at RocketRez, with over 7 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry. He is known as the Founder and CEO of TourOpp GO!, an automated messaging platform for tour and activity operators, which was recently acquired by RocketRez.  **Reserve your spot now** and prepare to transform how you approach online sales channels this summer! [Register now!](https://pages.rocketrez.com/leveraging-otas-peak-sales-registration?hsLang=en#register-now) ![RR Icon](https://pages.rocketrez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RR%20Icon.png?width=100&height=100&name=RR%20Icon.png "RR Icon") ### Helping tours & attractions deliver magical and memorable guest experiences. [Privacy Policy](https://www.rocketrez.com/privacy-policy)