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Space is limited to 30 people.<\/strong><\/p>\n VisitPITTSBURGH and Rivers of Steel invite student tour operators to experience a one-day, high-impact FAM designed to showcase Pittsburgh\u2019s top educational and student-friendly attractions. Operators should plan to arrive at PIT on Wednesday, August 19<\/strong>. The FAM begins on Thursday, August 20<\/strong>, with all meals included<\/strong>. Operators will need to make hotel accommodations on their own. All hotels for the convention offer 2 nights pre and post conference rates.<\/p>\n View itinerary<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Featured Experiences Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n The day concludes with a Destination Greater Pittsburgh Member Marketplace<\/strong>, offering direct connections with group-friendly partners who specialize in student travel.<\/p>\n The tour begins at 7:15am on Thursday, August 20, with transportation picking up the group at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 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This specially curated familiarization trip showcases Philadelphia\u2019s immersive opportunities, welcoming community atmosphere, and world-class attractions that make the city an inspiring destination for school groups.<\/p>\n View itinerary<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Brief Survey and Registration Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please complete this brief questionnaire<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>prior to registering for this Post-FAM trip. For questions, please email Annie Jirapatnakul, Global Tourism Sales & Services Manager, annie@discoverphl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n General Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong> Macon – Day One<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Sandy Springs – Day Two<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Cartersville – Day Three<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If you plan to attend, please make Atlanta your departure city on Friday, August 29th <\/span>and your flight time after 11:30am. Please RSVP no later than August 4, 2025. 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All post-familiarization tours will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25 and conclude on Thursday, August 27 by 2:00 p.m. and will include two nights\u2019 accommodations, all meals, an array of exciting inclusions and two evening activities. Guests will be transferred from The Westin Pittsburgh to your Philadelphia host hotel to begin the post-FAM tour and transferred to the PHL International Airport for departure at the end of the post-FAM. Itinerary inclusions are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Post-FAM: Music, Museums & Main Stages” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Post-FAM: Music, Museums & Main Stages<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/syta.org\/conference2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/05\/Post-Fam-Music-Museums-Main-Stages.jpg” alt=”Post Fam: Music, Museums & Main Stages” title_text=”Post Fam Music, Museums & Main Stages” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”60%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Post-FAM” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#07628c” global_colors_info=”{}”]
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