Virtual Education
SYTA continually provides virtual education aimed at providing useful skills for all SYTA Member companies. Please be sure to check this page on a regular basis for any new sessions that are added. All virtual education sessions count towards education credit for your CSTP so be sure to keep track of your attendance! If you have any suggestions for future education topics or speakers, please email to Katy Summers at ksummers@syta.org.
Join us to learn all that you need to know for Summit 2026 at Virginia Beach, VA!
Join us to learn all that you need to know for Summit 2026 at Virginia Beach, VA!
The Importance of Self-Care in Tourism
- What is self-care? (Beyond spa days—rest, nutrition, boundaries)
- Why it matters in hospitality and tourism: high-pressure, people-facing roles
- Identifying your personal self-care needs •Building daily self-care habits (micro-breaks, hydration, sleep hygiene)
- Creating a self-care action plan
Understanding and Preventing Burnout
- Burnout defined: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced performance
- Unique burnout triggers in tourism (seasonal peaks, customer stress, long shifts)
- Early warning signs and how to spot them
- Proactive strategies: workload management, rest cycles, mental reset rituals
- When to seek professional support
Virtual Education Archive
SYTA proudly offers virtual education to members, prospective members and educators on topics that influence the student and youth travel community. Click here to see previously recorded virtual education.
SYTA’s Learning Academy
To access over 100 professional development courses, complimentary to SYTA members, please visit SYTA’s Learning Academy. These courses are complimentary to SYTA members, to receive your coupon code, please email center@syta.org. Please share the Learning Academy with your team! All courses count towards your CSTP!