Tour Operator Lunch

Join us for lunch and an engaging discussion with Presidents and CEOs who share their diverse perspectives on how student travel creates globally-responsible citizens.   

Attendees will gain insights from these organizations as they share how they are supporting student tour operators and their student travelers.

Discussion Points may include:

• Student Travel Trends & Emerging Markets

• How Technology & Innovation shape the student travel experience.

• Educational Benefits of Travel and the complement to classroom learning with informal education and hands-on experiences

• Innovation in sustainability and responsible tourism

• Future of Student Travel that considers evolving student preferences and global trends such as climate change

• The role of informal educators (like museums and cultural institutions) in supporting the development of “global citizens

• Cultural representation and community engagement across sectors

• Partnerships & Collaboration and the importance of partnerships between educational institutions, travel providers, and service providers

• Diversity & Inclusion in student travel, including those from different socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural sensitivity, and how to promote diversity among participants and staff.

Moderator:

Carylann Assante, CAE, CEO SYTA and SYTA Youth Foundation

Panelists:

Martha Sheridan, President and CEO, Meet Boston

Nancy Mammana, Chief Marketing Officer and Interim CEO, NYC Tourism & Conventions

Sean Decatur, President, American Museum of Natural History

Terry Fischer, President, Transportation Charter Services, Inc