BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SYTA - ECPv6.16.5//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTSTAMP:20260601T194809Z CREATED:20260529T171724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T194809Z UID:10000034-1780358400-1780531199@syta.org SUMMARY:2026 USTOA Congressional Caucus DESCRIPTION:SYTA partners with Allied Associations to address important legislative issues. \nOnce again we will be attending the USTOA Congressional Caucus with SYTA members. This event is June 2 & 3 in Washington\, DC. Now more than ever\, it is important for our Members to get together and meet with elected officials on Capitol Hill to talk about our Industry’s core issues. \nThe Legislative Issues are available in more detail here. \nLearn more on the USTOA website. \n  URL:https://syta.org/event/2026-ustoa-congressional-caucus/ LOCATION:Washington\, District of Columbia CATEGORIES:Travel Industry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SYTA-2026USTOACongressionalCaucus-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTSTAMP:20260527T203436Z CREATED:20260527T203432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T203436Z UID:10000033-1780358400-1780617599@syta.org SUMMARY:MPI's World Education Congress (WEC) 2026 DESCRIPTION:Bring Your Events to Life \nWorld Education Congress (WEC) is designed to empower you with the knowledge\, connections\, and inspiration needed to drive the future of meetings and events. Ignite your thinking\, charge your business\, and awaken to what’s possible with events.\n \n \nLearn more on the MPI WEC 2026 website.\n \n \nImage courtesy of MPI. URL:https://syta.org/event/mpis-world-education-congress-wec-2026/ LOCATION:Henry B. González Convention Center\, 900 E Market St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States CATEGORIES:Travel Industry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SYTA-WECSanAntonio-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T202737Z CREATED:20260423T160005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202737Z UID:10000029-1780581600-1780585200@syta.org SUMMARY:How to Partner with Receptive Operators/DMCs for International Success: Part 2 DESCRIPTION:The International Committee invites you to the second session of a two-part webinar series designed to help you confidently partner with Receptive Operators and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nHow to co-design an international travel program once that partner relationship is in place. Topics may include:\n\nFinancials — deposits\, payments\, student money management on the ground\, gratuities\, and clearly outlined budgets\nInsurance & liability — travel and medical insurance for international travel\nTransportation — private vs. public\, safety and efficiency\nStaffing — international background checks and training\nData protection & cybersecurity — including real-world examples like vendor fraud\nTrip design — aligning your vision with your DMC’s\, sending staff on early departures\, brand training\, and incorporating your own learning outcomes\nPerformance groups — instrument rentals and transport logistics\nManaging expectations on both sides of the partnership\nSupplier perspective — tools and resources DMCs/attractions offer to outbound operators\nPromoting the trip — equipping teachers with local knowledge\, history\, and resources to sell the program to students\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This webinar is facilitated by International Committee and SYTA member Receptive Operators and DMCs. URL:https://syta.org/event/how-to-partner-with-receptive-operators-dmcs-for-international-success-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Education Archive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SYTA-DMOPartnersPart2-Social.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T160103Z CREATED:20260512T174849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T160103Z UID:10000032-1781177400-1781182800@syta.org SUMMARY:SYTA Social: Washington\, DC DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join SYTA for a Lunch & Learn Social in Washington\, DC!\n \nJoin fellow student and youth travel professionals for an afternoon of networking\, lunch\, and a brief industry update while connecting with colleagues from across the SYTA community.\n \nCost is $40\, with proceeds benefiting the SYTA Youth Foundation and helping provide life-changing travel experiences and opportunities for students.\n \n REGISTER URL:https://syta.org/event/syta-social-washington-dc/ LOCATION:Silver Diner\, 1250 Half St SE\, Suite 111\, Washington DC\, 20003\, United States CATEGORIES:SYTA Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SYTA-SYTASocialDC-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T141458Z CREATED:20260409T140214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T141458Z UID:10000024-1781377200-1781384400@syta.org SUMMARY:Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band & New England Brass Band in Concert DESCRIPTION:SYTA Member Tour Resource Consultants would like to invite SYTA members\, families and friends to this concert. Join them for a special performance featuring two of the finest British Brass Bands in North America—Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band and New England Brass Band! \nPart of Chesapeake’s 30th Anniversary Tour\, this concert showcases the power and precision of British and American brass band traditions. Featuring soaring brass\, lively percussion\, and a repertoire that spans marches\, big band standards and pops\, the program also explores adventurous works that may surprise even aficionados of horns\, concert\, and military bands. Each band performs separately and as a combined ensemble for a spirited and unique experience. \nLearn more and get your tickets on the Mechanics Hall website! \nImage courtesy of Mechanics Hall. URL:https://syta.org/event/chesapeake-silver-cornet-brass-band-new-england-brass-band-in-concert/ LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States CATEGORIES:SYTA Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SYTA-ChesapeakeBrassBand-Web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR