2025 SYTA Annual Conference Schedule at a Glance
Schedule below is updated as of 4/28/2025 and is subject to change.
Thursday, August 21
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
Friday, August 22
7:30AM – 2:30PM
Golf with Friends
Westin Golf Course
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Hall D
9:00 AM
Sightseeing Tour Registration
Hall D Foyer
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Savannah Sightseeing Tours
Depart from Convention Center, Hall D Foyer
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Registration
Hall D
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Showcase Floor Open
Hall D
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Volunteer Orientation
Hall D
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
New Attendee Get Together & Orientation
Hall D
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Community Receptions (Committees & International)
Savannah Convention Center
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
CSTP/CSTO Reception
Sponsored by the Empire State Building Observatory
Savannah Convention Center
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Opening Night Event (All Attendees)
Sponsored by Visit Savannah
Savannah Convention Center
Saturday, August 23
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Registration
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Connection Corner
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Showcase Floor Open
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tour Operator Lounge
Sponsored By: Canadian Tourism Partners and Fly My Group
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SYTA Central and SYTA Youth Foundation Lounge
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Barista Bar
Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico
Hall D
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Charging Station Lounge
Sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism
Hall D
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Puppy Park
Sponsored by The Edge
Hall D
10:00 AM – 12:12 PM
Business Appointment Session I
Hall D
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thought Leader Session: Exit Readiness: Build Enterprise Value, Gain Freedom, and Plan for the Future
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: The Power of Voice: Advancing Tourism Through Effective Advocacy
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Opening Luncheon and Keynote (All Attendees)
Sponsored by Disney Imagination Campus and Disney on Broadway
Governor’s Ballroom
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Puppy Park
Sponsored by The Edge
Hall D
3:00 PM – 5:12 PM
Business Appointment Session II
Hall D
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Break (Suppliers)
Hall D
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
Sunday, August 24
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast and Travel Talks (Tour Operators)
Sponsored by Visit Anchorage, Sweet Home Alabama and Transportation Charter Services
Meeting Room 109, 112, 113
7:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast and Supplier Forum (Suppliers)
Governor’s Ballroom
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Branson Ice Cream Booth
Sponsored by Explore Branson
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Connection Corner
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tour Operator Lounge
Sponsored By: Canadian Tourism Partners and Fly My Group
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SYTA Central and SYTA Youth Foundation Lounge
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Barista Bar
Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico
Hall D
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Charging Station Lounge
Sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism
Hall D
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Puppy Park
Sponsored by The Edge
Hall D
10:00 AM – 12:12 PM
Business Appointment Session III
Hall D
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
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Puppy Park
Sponsored by The Edge
Hall D
3:00 PM – 5:12 PM
Business Appointment Session IV
Hall D
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Break (Suppliers)
Hall D
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
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
JW Marriott – Rooftop
Monday, August 25
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
General Session & Breakfast (All Attendees)
Governor’s Ballroom
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Connection Corner
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Branson Ice Cream Booth
Sponsored by Explore Branson
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Showcase Floor Open
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tour Operator Lounge
Sponsored By: Canadian Tourism Partners and Fly My Group
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SYTA Central and SYTA Youth Foundation Lounge
Hall D
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Barista Bar
Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico
Hall D
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Charging Station Lounge
Sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism
Hall D
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Puppy Park
Sponsored by The Edge
Hall D
10:00 AM – 12:12 PM
Business Appointment Session V
Hall D
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thought Leader Session: Cybersecurity Essentials: Protecting Your Data in a Digital-First World
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
Governor’s Ballroom
3:00 PM – 5:12 PM
Business Appointment Session VI
Hall D
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Break (Suppliers)
Hall D
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Reception
Hall D
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Closing Event (All Attendees)
Sponsored by Savannah Riverboat Cruises
The Georgia Queen, Riverfront Plaza Dock
Tuesday, August 26
Post-FAM: It’s a Tybee Island Take-Over!
Hotel Tybee/Tybee Island Beach
August 26 – 28
Post-FAM: Visit the Best of Atlanta!
Atlanta, GA
August 26 – 29
Post-FAM: Music, Museums & Main Stages
Macon, Sandy Springs & Cartersville, GA
August 26-27
SYTA Board of Directors Meeting
Hotel Tybee
Attendee Departures