2025 SYTA Annual Conference Schedule at a Glance

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Pre-FAM: Visit Beaufort, SC

All Day

Attendees Arrivals

August 21 – 23

Global Citizens Challenge

Sponsored by Your Big Year

7:30AM – 2:30PM

Golf with Friends

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-in

9:00 AM

Sightseeing Tour Registration

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Savannah Sightseeing Tours

4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Registration

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Headshot Lounge

Sponsored by AFC Travel

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Wellness Lounge

Sponsored by Visit Williamsburg

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Showcase Floor Open

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Volunteer Orientation

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

New Attendee Get Together & Orientation

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Community Receptions (Committees & International)

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

CSTP/CSTO Reception

Sponsored by the Empire State Building Observatory

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Opening Night Event (All Attendees)

Sponsored by Visit Savannah

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

General Session & Breakfast (All Attendees)

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Registration

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Connection Corner

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Branson Ice Cream Booth

Sponsored by Explore Branson

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Showcase Floor Open

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tour Operator Lounge

Sponsored By: Canadian Tourism Partners and Fly My Group

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

SYTA Central and SYTA Youth Foundation Lounge

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Barista Bar

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Headshot Lounge

Sponsored by AFC Travel

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Charging Station Lounge

Sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Wellness Lounge

Sponsored by Visit Williamsburg

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Puppy Park

Sponsored by The Edge

10:00 AM – 12:12 PM

Business Appointment Session I

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Thought Leader Session: Exit Readiness: Build Enterprise Value, Gain Freedom, and Plan for the Future

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Thought Leader Session: Taxes: Trends Changes and What you Need to Know

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: AI & Marketing in Tourism – Enhancing the Traveler Experience!

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: How the Law Impacts Student Travel

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: The Power of Voice: Advancing Tourism Through Effective Advocacy

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Welcome Luncheon and Keynote (All Attendees)

Sponsored by Disney Imagination Campus and Disney on Broadway

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Puppy Park

Sponsored by The Edge

3:00 PM – 5:12 PM

Business Appointment Session II

3:30 – 4:00 PM

Afternoon Break (Suppliers)

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Thought Leader Session: Uniting DMOs and Tour Operators for Success

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Thought Leader Session: Mindful Muscle Method, “Learn How To Move Again, Pain Free” – Seated Version

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: Traveling within Latin/South America- Panel of SYTA Latin/South American Members

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: Pricing Power: Dynamic vs. Static Strategies in the Evolving Tourism Economy

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Savannah Dine Around

7:45 AM – 9:30 AM

Breakfast and Travel Talks (Tour Operators)

Sponsored by Visit Anchorage, Sweet Home Alabama and Transportation Charter Services

7:45 AM – 9:30 AM

Breakfast and Supplier Forum (Suppliers)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Branson Ice Cream Booth

Sponsored by Explore Branson

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Connection Corner

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tour Operator Lounge

Sponsored By: Canadian Tourism Partners and Fly My Group

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

SYTA Central and SYTA Youth Foundation Lounge

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Barista Bar

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Headshot Lounge

Sponsored by AFC Travel

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Charging Station Lounge

Sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Wellness Lounge

Sponsored by Visit Williamsburg

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Puppy Park

Sponsored by The Edge

10:00 AM – 12:12 PM

Business Appointment Session III

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Thought Leader Session: Step Into the World of Healing Scents and Natural Wellness!

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Thought Leader Session: Courageous Leadership: Trauma-Informed Strategies To Build Resilient Teams

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: Traveling within Europe – Panel of European SYTA Members

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: Sustainable Tourism: Building a Greener Future for Travel

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

All Attendee Luncheon

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Puppy Park

Sponsored by The Edge

3:00 PM – 5:12 PM

Business Appointment Session IV

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Afternoon Break (Suppliers)

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Thought Leader Session: Boost Your Social Media Presence: Strategies for Impact and Engagement

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Thought Leader Session: From Customers to SuperFans: How to Turn Engagement into Obsession

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: Strategic Insights and Leadership Perspectives on the Year Behind and the Road Ahead

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: Panel Discussion: Cultural Tours through the Eyes of Middle & High Schoolers!

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: Beyond The Screen: Connecting With Potential Visitors With Experiential Marketing

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Tour Operator Reception

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Dine Around

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Branson Afterglow: “Under the Stars” (ticketed event, separate registration)

Sponsored by Explore Branson and benefitting the SYTA Youth Foundation

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

General Session & Breakfast (All Attendees)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Connection Corner

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Branson Ice Cream Booth

Sponsored by Explore Branson

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Showcase Floor Open

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tour Operator Lounge

Sponsored By: Canadian Tourism Partners and Fly My Group

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

SYTA Central and SYTA Youth Foundation Lounge

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Barista Bar

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Wellness Lounge

Sponsored by Visit Williamsburg

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Headshot Lounge

Sponsored by AFC Travel

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Charging Station Lounge

Sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Puppy Park

Sponsored by The Edge

10:00 AM – 12:12 PM

Business Appointment Session V

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Thought Leader Session: Cybersecurity Essentials: Protecting Your Data in a Digital-First World

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Thought Leader Session: Strategic Sponsorships: Maximizing Trade Show Impact

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: How to Properly Sell Your Business

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Thought Leader Session: Insurance & Risk Management Hot Topics: Agreements with the Schools, Parents, Hotels and More!

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Best of Broadway Luncheon (All Attendees)

Sponsored by Group Sales Box Office

3:00 PM – 5:12 PM

Puppy Park

Sponsored by The Edge

3:00 PM – 5:12 PM

Business Appointment Session VI

3:30 – 4:00 PM

Afternoon Break (Suppliers)

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Closing Reception

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Closing Event (All Attendees)

Sponsored by Savannah Riverboat Cruises

Post-FAM: It’s a Tybee Island Take-Over!

August 26 – 28

Post-FAM: Visit the Best of Atlanta!

August 26 – 29

Post-FAM: Music, Museums & Main Stages

August 26-27

SYTA Board of Directors Meeting

Attendee Departures