Location: Sheraton Times Square Hotel Lobby

Location: Sheraton Times Square Hotel Lobby

Location: Sheraton Times Square Hotel Lobby

We cannot wait for you to enjoy some of the best experiences that the five boroughs have to offer. Click here for more information. 

Join your friends and colleagues at a fun Meet and Greet at Dave & Buster's, Times Square. Light food will be provided with a cash bar.  Wear your badge to […]

    SYTA’s Strategic Partners, Broadway Inbound and Group Sales Box Office at Broadway.com, are thrilled to invite all SYTA attendees to take in a Broadway Show while they are in […]

Location: Applebee's

We cannot wait for you to enjoy some of the best experiences that the five boroughs have to offer. Click here for more information.    All Sightseeing tours will depart […]

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Kick Off the SYTA Annual Conference in vibrant New York City with your President, Alex Urdaneta. Meet your Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and the Conference Committee who will […]

You’ve never experienced New York like this before. Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere with a one-of-a-kind design, giving you 360-degree views you can’t get […]

  Sponsored by Visit Williamsburg.   Experience rejuvenation at our conference wellness room: greet the day with morning yoga sessions, unwind with chair massages available upon signup, and find tranquility […]

Join us for coffee and a light breakfast before the General Session.Location: New York Ballroom

Location: New York BallroomSponsored By: Kennedy Space and Visitor's Complex José M. Hernández, a Mexican-American engineer and former NASA astronaut. He currently serves as a Regent of the University of California. […]

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Discover Puerto Rico is proud to sponsor SYTA’s coffee break. Puerto Rico’s coffee is in itself a unique tradition, and you will be able to savor one of the Island’s […]

Location: Empire Ballroom West.Sponsored by: Canada Tourism Partners & Fly My Group

Location: Empire Ballroom East

Location: Chelsea Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelA Risk Management, Insurance and Travel Law Q & A Session Come hear about incidents which resulted in disputes, claims and lawsuits, and […]

Location: Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelPerfect for business owners and managers running a team of 3 people or more, this session will explore why establishing a robust […]

Join us for the Branson Ice Cream Social! Get the scoop on Branson at our delightful ice cream cart. Enjoy delicious treats while learning about all the fun and exciting […]

Location: Chelsea RoomNo one likes to think about the phases of life and how, in a time of uncertainty, your Next of Kin will handle urgent matters. This seminar, designed […]

Location: Sugar Hill RoomGenerative AI is revolutionizing the tourism industry, and marketers must adapt to stay ahead of the curve. Janette Roush, NYC Tourism’s EVP Marketing and global speaker on […]

Location: SYTA Central

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 […]

Join us for the Branson Ice Cream Social! Get the scoop on Branson at our delightful ice cream cart. Enjoy delicious treats while learning about all the fun and exciting […]

Discover Puerto Rico is proud to sponsor SYTA’s coffee break. Puerto Rico’s coffee is in itself a unique tradition, and you will be able to savor one of the Island’s […]

Location: Chelsea Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelNew (And Old) Rules for Tour Operators – Between teacher expectations, student attention spans, traffic, and crowds, it’s harder than ever to design […]

Location: Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelSponsored by NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitors ComplexSpeaker: Jose HernandezFor more information, click here. 

Location: Connection Corner

Location: Chelsea Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelSYTA Research shows that Out-of-country travel is forecasted to grow 240% over last year. Many student tour operators rely on receptive operators to […]

Location: Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelIf you are a harried, overwhelmed or under-resourced marketer for your organization, this session is for you! SYTA has developed an excellent […]

Radio Park at Rockefeller Center, New York City, NYJoin us for a night of food, drink, and entertainment as the SYTA Youth Foundation celebrates 25 years of impacting young lives […]

Location: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. 45 East 42nd StreetThe Afterglow is closed*. If you have not received a confirmation of your RSVP from SUMMIT, unfortunately, no more guests can be accommodated. […]

Join us for an unforgettable morning at the iconic Empire State Building Observatory!Experience a breathtaking sunrise with our Sunrise Breakfast and Run, Walk, Slumber (RWS) event, presented in collaboration with […]

  Sponsored by Visit Williamsburg.   Experience rejuvenation at our conference wellness room: greet the day with morning yoga sessions, unwind with chair massages available upon signup, and find tranquility […]

Location: Sheraton Times Square Hotel Lobby Sponsored by: Smoky Mountain Partners, Northern Virginia Tourism Partners, Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism

Location: Connection Corner

Travel Talk 1: Northern Virginia Tourism PartnersTravel Talk 2: Smoky Mountain PartnersTravel Talk 3: Smoky Mountain PartnersTravel Talk 4: Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism

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Discover Puerto Rico is proud to sponsor SYTA’s coffee break. Puerto Rico’s coffee is in itself a unique tradition, and you will be able to savor one of the Island’s […]

Sponsored by: Canada Tourism Partners & Fly My Group. Location: Empire Ballroom West

Location: Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelHow to effectively work with DMOs and tour operators.Speakers: Noelle Piche from Tourism Kingston will be the moderator. Panelists will be announced […]

Location: Chelsea Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelAs anyone who has lived through a crisis can tell you, you’ll never be completely ready when a crisis hits your firm or […]

Join us for the Branson Ice Cream Social! Get the scoop on Branson at our delightful ice cream cart. Enjoy delicious treats while learning about all the fun and exciting […]

Location: Bowery Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelSpeaker: Andrea RossFor more information, click here. 

Location: Chelsea Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelRoni Weiss of Travel Unity, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that has curated DEI standards for Travel & Tourism, and Harry Alvarez of Offbeat […]

Location: Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelUtilizing Crisis Simulations to Understand Roles and Responsibilities When Disasters Occur – Once your organization has developed a Crisis Response Plan and […]

Join us for the Branson Ice Cream Social! Get the scoop on Branson at our delightful ice cream cart. Enjoy delicious treats while learning about all the fun and exciting […]

Location: Connection Corner

Discover Puerto Rico is proud to sponsor SYTA’s coffee break. Puerto Rico’s coffee is in itself a unique tradition, and you will be able to savor one of the Island’s […]

Location: Chelsea Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelExplore the customer journey and think through your role in it. This is perfect for team members in marketing, sales, and operations.Speaker: Andrea […]

Location: Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelSponsored by Visit AnchorageSpeakers: Greg Takehara and Ken FrohlingFor more information, click here. 

Location: Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelThe student/youth audience makes up for one-fourth of the entire travel market – and yet research and attention on this segment is […]

Location: Chelsea Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelCome learn about how the SYTA Youth Foundation has inspired and impacted youth by providing travel experiences and learn how you can support […]

Location: Minskoff Theatre

           Join us for a SYTA Annual Conference exclusive performance of THE LION KING on Broadway! This private performance at the Minskoff Theater is for all Conference […]

SYTA is stepping into the spotlight! Madame Tussauds is hosting an extraordinary evening, where fantasy and reality collide in the most spectacular way. Whether you choose to sip on drinks […]

  Sponsored by Visit Williamsburg.   Experience rejuvenation at our conference wellness room: greet the day with morning yoga sessions, unwind with chair massages available upon signup, and find tranquility […]

Sponsored by: Visit Savannah  

Sponsored By: Universal Destinations & Experiences - Kellie McIntyre is a traveler, speaker, and author of THE PASSPORT PROJECT. Her quest for culture and adventure has taken her to 50 […]

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Discover Puerto Rico is proud to sponsor SYTA’s coffee break. Puerto Rico’s coffee is in itself a unique tradition, and you will be able to savor one of the Island’s […]

Sponsored by: Canada Tourism & Fly My Group.

Location: Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelHuman trafficking is a form of abuse where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. The International Labor Organization estimates […]

Location: Chelsea Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelKill them with kindness, right? Well, no, not exactly. How do you feel when an upset guest, client, or employee approaches you? Panic […]

Join us for the Branson Ice Cream Social! Get the scoop on Branson at our delightful ice cream cart. Enjoy delicious treats while learning about all the fun and exciting […]

Location: Sugar Hill Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelHuman trafficking is a form of abuse where people profit from the control and exploitation of others. The International Labor Organization estimates […]

Location: Chelsea Room, Executive Conference Center, Lower LevelMuseums and monuments are boring! Teens don’t want to see things; they want to do things. From attending Gladiator School in Rome to […]

Group Sales Box Office’s Broadway Cooperative is thrilled to present a celebration of live theatre that could happen “Only in New York.” This tour operator-only lunchtime event will offer an intimate, up […]

Join us for the Branson Ice Cream Social! Get the scoop on Branson at our delightful ice cream cart. Enjoy delicious treats while learning about all the fun and exciting […]

Discover Puerto Rico is proud to sponsor SYTA’s coffee break. Puerto Rico’s coffee is in itself a unique tradition, and you will be able to savor one of the Island’s […]

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Location: Connection Corner

    The Museum of Modern Art is one of the most visited museums in the world. For SYTA’s closing night event, MoMA will open its doors for an exclusive […]

Party like a rock star at SYTA's traditional "Dance Your Meal Off" event. With a very special performance from everyone's favorite SYTA Band, composed of all SYTA members! Purchase your […]

Join Attractions4us on our New York Statue of Liberty 60-minute cruise with breakfast aboard the Majestic Princess. The cruise departs from Slip 3 at Pier 36 in Manhattan. The address […]