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 […]