FUN FACTS
Get the scoop on SYTA Annual Conference throughout the years with our Fun Facts below!
How many countries/territories will be represented at Annual Conference this year?
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Fifteen! US, Canada, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom
What was the most emotional and patriotic experience held during a SYTA conference?
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After 9/11 and in the midst of Anthrax attacks, SYTA decided to move forward with the 5th SYTA Annual Conference in October 2001 in Washington D.C. Conference attendees gathered in front of the closed capitol building with candles lit and sang “God Bless America.” There wasn’t a dry eye to be found as members paid tribute to such a difficult time in American history.
How many Executive Directors has SYTA had?
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There have been three Executive Directors in SYTA’s history! Michael Palmer, Claudia Mansfield-Sutton, and Carylann Assante.
In what year was CSTO developed?
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SYTA partnered with the Center for Student Travel Safety to develop the Certified Student Travel Organization (CSTO) certification program in 2017! We have since created the Certified Student Travel Professional (CSTP) program as well.
Who was the first SYTA president?
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The first SYTA president was Bruce Bitnoff! Bruce was a founding member.
Where was the first SYTA Annual Conference held?
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The first SYTA Annual Conference was held in Cancun!
What was the most earth shattering thing to take place during a SYTA Annual Conference?
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In New York City, during 2011 Annual Conference, there was an earthquake!
