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SUMMARY:2026 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Since 1972\, the USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace continues to unite prominent North American travel firms\, tourism suppliers\, and destinations from all over the world in a select and intimate setting. This event provides unique benefits such as an easygoing business environment\, networking opportunities for 700 chosen travel professionals\, and direct access to travel industry leaders and decision-makers who represent top US-based travel companies with a collective annual sales volume of over $11 billion. \nFurthermore\, the conference includes informative speaker sessions that present compelling case studies\, new tools and tactics\, and thought-provoking ideas to enhance businesses. Participants gain valuable insights into the North American travel market and the most recent trends affecting the industry and travelers worldwide. \nAll activities\, both social and professional\, are planned to give Associate Members plenty of opportunities to meet some of America’s most respected and renowned tour operators. \nLearn more on the USTOA website.
URL:https://syta.org/event/2026-ustoa-annual-conference-marketplace/
LOCATION:San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Travel Industry
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SUMMARY:GivingTuesday 2026
DESCRIPTION:GivingTuesday is a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World.\nGivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. \nTheir global network collaborates year-round to inspire generosity around the world\, with a common mission to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life. \nCommemorate GivingTuesday by donating to the SYTA Youth Foundation! \nLearn more on the GivingTuesday website.
URL:https://syta.org/event/givingtuesday-2026/
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Room Night: Measuring and Communicating the True Impact of Group Travel
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Donald Lilley\, Vice President of Technology & Business Intelligence\, Visit Baltimore \nDiscover how destinations can move beyond traditional metrics like room nights and attendance to demonstrate the broader economic and community impact of group and student travel. Through real-world examples and practical strategies\, this session will explore how visitation data and behavioral insights can reveal visitor engagement\, support local businesses\, and tell a more compelling story. \n			\n				REGISTER
URL:https://syta.org/event/beyond-the-room-night-measuring-and-communicating-the-true-impact-of-group-travel/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Education
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SUMMARY:The 80th Annual Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits\, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education. With more than 18\,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 40 countries\, The Midwest Clinic offers music educators and musicians alike an unmatched networking opportunity. \n\nLearn more on the The Midwest Clinic website.
URL:https://syta.org/event/the-80th-annual-midwest-clinic-international-band-and-orchestra-conference/
LOCATION:McCormick Place West\, 2301 S. Indiana Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Travel Industry
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