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Our Core Belief
Travel is essential to a complete education.
Upcoming Events
SYTA Social: Washington, DC
We invite you to join SYTA for a Lunch & Learn Social in Washington, DC! Join fellow student and youth travel professionals for an afternoon of networking, lunch, and a brief industry update while connecting with colleagues from across the SYTA community. Cost...
Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band & New England Brass Band in Concert
SYTA Member Tour Resource Consultants would like to invite SYTA members, families and friends to this concert. Join them for a special performance featuring two of the finest British Brass Bands in North America—Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band and New England...
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What We Do
We instill confidence in our travelers by establishing quality and safety standards for travel providers, and we empower our members through advocacy, education, training, and networking opportunities.
Latest News & Information
Meet the Candidates for SYTA Board of Directors 2026!
The SYTA Nominating Committee presents the following active candidates for the SYTA Board of Directors. Voting opens Monday, July 20 at 12:00 PM EDT and closes Friday, July 31 at 5:00 PM Eastern. This official ballot is being sent to the primary contact of each Active...
Fly My Group = Your Group Airfare Partner ✈️
Securing your group airfare contracts doesn’t have to be stressful! Fly My Group partners with student tour operators and specializes exclusively in group air travel for groups around the globe. Whether you are planning educational tours, performance trips,...
Middle East Crisis: Impact on European Tourism Businesses
In early May 2026, ETOA conducted a survey of tour operator members to assess the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on European tourism businesses. The survey, which ran from 1–8 May, gathered responses primarily from tour operators, agents, and destination...
DC Loves Buses Day Honors Motorcoach Drivers that Bolster the Local Economy
WASHINGTON, DC – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, presents the 15th annual DC Loves Buses Day. In recognition of their essential role in supporting group tourism and the local economy, DDC provides motorcoach...
SYTA is much more than just a membership organization.
It’s a Community.
Education
Workshops and educational sessions at the SYTA Annual Conference as well as webinars and exclusive articles on topics of interest.
Support
Business growth ideas, resources, and promotional opportunities.
Knowledge
Shared information keeps members at the forefront of industry developments and enhancements.
Networking
Intimate access to leadering decision-makers on both tour operator and supplier sides of the industry.
Leadership
A wide variety of ways to get involved for personal and professional growth, including CTSP designation.
Why We Do It
Our members are dedicated to providing life-enhancing travel experiences to students and young people
Our Partners
