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The Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) is a membership organization that represents a committed community of professionals who are passionate about providing the highest quality and safest educational experiences for student and youth travelers.
Looking to Grow Your Business in Student Travel?
Whether you’re a tour operator, travel agent, or industry supplier, SYTA is your go-to resource for everything student and youth travel. As the trusted voice of the industry, we provide the connections, insights, and support you need to expand your reach and elevate your business.
Join the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) and become part of a powerful network dedicated to shaping the future of student travel—while growing your impact and bottom line.
SYTA PROVIDES
Access to student travel buyers & sellers
Safety & Risk Management Resources
Certification
Teachers & Educator Resources
Virtual & Live Education Programs and more!
If you’d like to learn more or schedule a time to talk about how SYTA can help you achieve your student travel goals, contact membership@syta.org
Tour Operator
SYTA Active Membership qualifications applies to group travel planners, tour operators, travel agencies, wholly owned subsidiaries of SYTA Active Member Categories and receptive tour operators applying for active membership.
Supplier
Members include but are not limited to attractions, hotels, restaurants, transportation, insurance, technology, financial services, destination marketing organizations, convention and visitors bureaus, state and provincial marketing organizations, international tourism boards, and receptive operators.
Dual
Dual membership applies to companies that meet all the criteria of both an Active and an Associate member. This may be a tour operator that provides customized tours to student groups and also serves as a receptive tour operator for a destination or a transportation company that also provides customized group travel services to its customers.
International Affiliate
This community is open to student Tour Operators or Suppliers with offices outside the United States.
Allied
Allied members include but are not limited to: associations, foundations, nonprofits, education, travel and hospitality, government and media.