BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SYTA - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SYTA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://syta.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SYTA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260910T132641Z CREATED:20260910T131631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T132641Z UID:10000040-1789430400-1792108799@syta.org SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 DESCRIPTION:During Hispanic Heritage Month\, SYTA proudly recognizes and celebrates our Hispanic members and the many contributions they make to our association\, the travel industry\, and the communities they serve. \nYour leadership\, culture\, perspectives\, and commitment enrich the SYTA community and help create meaningful travel experiences that broaden students’ understanding of the world. We are grateful for all you bring to our membership—not only during Hispanic Heritage Month\, but throughout the year. \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Details \n\nDates: September 15 to October 15\, 2026. [1]\n2026 Theme: “Unidos\, Somos Más” (Together\, We Are More). [2]\nSignificance: September 15 marks the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Honduras\, and Nicaragua\, with Mexico\, Chile\, and Belize celebrating theirs immediately after. [3]\nBackground: Started as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson and expanded to a 30-day period by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. [4] URL:https://syta.org/event/hispanic-heritage-month-2026/ CATEGORIES:Travel Industry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SYTA-HispanicHeritage-03.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTSTAMP:20260901T203148Z CREATED:20260901T201713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T203148Z UID:10000038-1793664000-1794700799@syta.org SUMMARY:2026 China Student Travel FAM DESCRIPTION:The China National Tourist Office New York (CNTO)\, in partnership with the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA)\, invites qualified SYTA tour operators\, travel agencies\, and group travel planners to apply for the 2026 China Student Travel FAM. \nDesigned specifically for student travel professionals interested in developing or expanding student and youth travel programs to China\, this FAM goes beyond a traditional destination visit. The program combines firsthand destination experiences with practical product development\, giving participants opportunities to evaluate hotels\, restaurants\, performance venues\, educational resources\, transportation\, attractions\, and other services suitable for student groups. \nOur goal is simple: participants should return home not only inspired by China\, but with a clearer understanding of how to build\, operate\, and sell China programs for their students. \n \n \n \n \n \n Open to: SYTA Active/Tour Operator MembersDeadline to Participate: September 18\, 2026 (12:00 Midnight EDT)Contact: Coco\, China National Tourist Office in New York\, info@cnto.org \n \n \n \n \n \n Review the Draft Itinerary and Travel Information here. \nTo be considered\, please complete the application form here. URL:https://syta.org/event/2026-china-student-travel-fam/ CATEGORIES:Travel Industry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SYTA-2026ChinaStudentTravelFAM-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270202 DTSTAMP:20260902T183210Z CREATED:20260901T203116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T183210Z UID:10000039-1800835200-1801526399@syta.org SUMMARY:2027 New Zealand Student Travel Experience DESCRIPTION:A select group of SYTA member leaders will be invited to take part in an exclusive North Island New Zealand FAM Trip. \nDesigned as a high-impact buyer program\, this experience goes beyond traditional familiarization. It is intentionally built for decision-makers looking to actively expand into New Zealand\, with a focus on product validation\, supplier access\, and real-world program development. \nAcross Auckland\, the Bay of Islands\, and Rotorua\, participants will engage directly with key partners\, explore scalable student travel experiences\, and assess operational logistics firsthand. The goal is simple: to return with the relationships\, insight\, and confidence needed to successfully build and sell New Zealand programs within the next 12–24 months. \nParticipants should plan to arrive in Auckland on Monday\, January 25. The program concludes in Auckland on Monday\, February 1\, with onward or return travel options available. \n \n \n \n \n \n Open to: SYTA Active/Tour Operator Members (you do not have to attend SYTA Summit to participate)Contact: Brent Imrie\, Managing Director\, Tour Time at Brent.Imrie@tourtime.co.nz \n \n \n \n \n \n To learn more\, view the full details on the SYTA Summit 2027 webpage. \nTo be considered\, please complete the application form here. URL:https://syta.org/event/2027-new-zealand-student-travel-experience/ CATEGORIES:Travel Industry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SYTA-2027NewZealandStudentTravelExperience-Web.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR