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🗽 NEXTDC Takes Hospitality Academies to New York City!
NEXTDC recently took 35 students and educators to New York City to broaden their “Hospitality Horizons”. The two-day experience brought Career & Technical Education Academy of Hospitality & Tourism students from Ballou, Columbia Heights, Jackson-Reed and...
Road Based Commercial Tour CUAs Update for 2027
The National Park Service has shared the list of Parks requiring Road Based Commercial Tour CUAs and application dates for 2027. The list also includes the parks that have indicated other types of CUAs that will be required for operators utilizing <16 passenger...
Starr Bus Charter & Tours Celebrates 80 Years and a New Location
Congratulations to Starr Bus Charter & Tours on their 80 Year Anniversary and New Location!SYTA member, Starr Bus Charter & Tours has announced a recent move to a new location in Fairless Hills, coinciding with the start of their 80th anniversary year. In...
ABA Urges Immediate Industry Action on Proposed New York City Idling Enforcement Changes
Proposed legislation could increase maximum idling penalties for private motorcoaches by 275%. ABA is calling on operators and industry partners nationwide to speak out before the New York City Council’s October 20 hearing.The American Bus Association is urging...
Remembering Tim Hill: A Pioneer in the Student & Youth Travel Industry
It is with tremendous sadness and a very heavy heart that we share the loss of Tim Hill, a remarkable leader in the student & youth travel industry, trusted colleague, mentor, and dear friend to so many in our SYTA community. During his 27 years as a Cast Member...
NTA Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Travel Exchange ’26
In 2026, the National Tour Association celebrates 75 years of collaboration, innovation, and leadership. Join them throughout the year, as they honor and commemorate NTA’s rich history, vibrant community, and innovative spirit. To celebrate, the NTA will be hosting...
Savannah Makes History a Walk in the Park
In Savannah, history isn't confined to the pages of a textbook. The city itself becomes the classroom. Within its compact, walkable Historic Landmark District, student groups can journey through nearly 300 years of American history in a single afternoon, moving from...
Give Your Students a Fall to Remember on Broadway!
There’s never a bad time of year to bring your students to Broadway, but Fall always brings a crop of new shows that are perfect for young audiences. The ‘26-‘27 season is no exception, with a bunch of new plays and musicals arriving over the next few months. In...
Shape the Future of Multi-Day Tours
Help us help you by taking this short survey!SYTA's Business Barometer 2026 Survey will be sent to members later this year. Arival, the global research and conference firm for the travel experiences sector, is conducting its global survey of multi-day tour operators...
H1 2026 in review: demand is not weakening, but the map is redrawing
17% of all U.S. travel parties include at least one traveler who will seek accessibility services.Don't expect the second half of 2026 to be a recovery. And let's not call it a downturn either. Neither fits. What is actually happening is divergence, and it's...
