• 2025 SYTA Annual Conference

    The 2025 SYTA Annual Conference will be hosted in Savannah, GA August 22 – 26, 2025. To learn more, please visit the Annual Conference website here.

  • SYTA Summit 2026

      SYTA Summit 2026 January 20-23, 2026 | Virginia Beach, VA Join us in Virginia Beach for the SYTA Summit 2026, January 20-23, 2026 for an exclusive opportunity for senior leaders to engage in an interactive and intellectually stimulating experience. This year’s theme, Engage, Connect and Influence will empower attendees to communicate clearly, connect authentically and influence action.  

  • The Importance of Self-Care in Tourism

    Virtual Event

    What is self-care? (Beyond spa days—rest, nutrition, boundaries) Why it matters in hospitality and tourism: high-pressure, people-facing roles Identifying your personal self-care needs Building daily self-care habits (micro-breaks, hydration, sleep hygiene) Creating a self-care action plan

  • How to Partner with Receptive Operators & DMCs for International Success

    Virtual Event

    Expanding internationally? Your success depends on who you have on the ground. The International Committee invites you to the first session of a two-part webinar series designed to help you confidently partner with Receptive Operators and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). In this session, you’ll learn: The critical role Receptive Operators and DMCs play in international […]

  • Leadership in SYTA and SYTA Youth Foundation

    Virtual Event

    Interested in a leadership and/or volunteer position within SYTA or the SYTA Youth Foundation? Join Courtenay Betts, Past President of SYTA and Ryan Morris, Past Chair of the SYTA Youth Foundation to learn about available opportunities, what it means to serve, time commitment and more! Webinar will give insight into the upcoming Nominating and Election […]

  • Welcome to SYTA!

    Virtual Event

    Join us for this live New Member Webinar designed to help you make the most of your membership. During this session, you’ll learn how to navigate SYTA’s member resources, discover key programs and events, and find out how to connect with fellow members across the student travel industry. Whether you’re a tour operator, destination, supplier, […]

  • Understanding and Preventing Burnout

    Virtual Event

    Burnout defined: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced performance Unique burnout triggers in tourism (seasonal peaks, customer stress, long shifts) Early warning signs and how to spot them Proactive strategies: workload management, rest cycles, mental reset rituals When to seek professional support

  • 2026 SYTA Annual Conference

    2026 SYTA Annual Conference August 21-24, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA The SYTA Annual Conference welcomes all representatives from the global student and youth travel market to join us as we collaborate for a better student travel industry. The SYTA Annual Conference is the only annual conference in North America where anyone who is passionate about promoting, […]