

Viator: Powering 400,000+ Experiences Around the Globe
Sep 24, 2025
Laurel Greatrix, VP of Marketing at Viator and a travel industry veteran, shares insights into transforming travel experiences. She discusses the impact of Viator's acquisition by TripAdvisor, which sparked a remarkable 200% growth post-pandemic. Laurel highlights the enduring popularity of offline bookings and trends like food tours and outdoor adventures. She explores AI's role in enhancing the traveler journey and emphasizes India's potential as a booming market. Expect a fascinating glimpse into how technology is revolutionizing travel!
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Daily Habit: Read The World, Not Just Local News
- Listen broadly to world news and multiple podcasts each morning to understand the environment you operate in.
- Use outlets like the Financial Times to get non‑US perspectives that inform strategic decisions two years ahead.
Two Days After Finals: A Career Launch
- Laurel left Canada for Taiwan two days after her last exam and never fully returned, which launched her travel career.
- She moved from PR in London into TripAdvisor and then Viator, crediting timing and people for rapid growth.
Traffic + Supply Took Time To Convert
- TripAdvisor's acquisition of Viator combined traffic and supply but the commercial lift took time to materialize.
- Reinvesting in the Viator brand and using both TripAdvisor and Viator storefronts unlocked post‑pandemic growth.