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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 […]

Branson’s Ice Cream Social

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 things Branson has to offer. Don't miss out on this sweet experience at the SYTA annual conference! Sponsored by Explore Branson. 

Barista Bar

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 authentic flavors as you network and gather with peers and colleagues during the event.

Education Session: Designing the Perfect Student Itinerary

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 a great student tour itinerary. Whether you’re new to itinerary creation or looking for a jolt of inspiration to bring back to your team, this […]

Education Session: International Travel

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 facilitate their groups while traveling abroad. Hear from a panel of international tour operators on how to partner with them and what is unique to […]

Education Session: Mastering the SYTA Marketing Toolkit

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 resource to make your marketing job easier and it’s just a click away on SYTA.org. Join the developers and enthusiastic users of the SYTA Marketing […]