BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SYTA - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20261115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTSTAMP:20260923T163817Z CREATED:20260923T163813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T163817Z UID:10000046-1794700800-1795046399@syta.org SUMMARY:NTA Travel Exchange '26 DESCRIPTION:THE TOURISM INDUSTRY’S MOST ENGAGING EVENT\n \n \n \n \n \n Travel Exchange brings together packaged travel professionals from all over North America and around the world. The National Tour Association’s annual conference features buyers of all types and specialties who meet with tour suppliers\, DMOs\, DMCs\, and receptive operators to build partnerships\, collaborations\, and creative itineraries. Gathering beneath the Travel Exchange umbrella are industry experts within the NTA community who offer detailed information and resources about a variety of tour types\, customer markets\, destinations\, and experiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more on the NTA Travel Exchange website. URL:https://syta.org/event/nta-travel-exchange-26/ LOCATION:Arvest Convention Center\, 100 Civic Center\, Tulsa\, OK\, OK\, 74103\, United States CATEGORIES:Travel Industry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SYTA-NTATravelExchange2026-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTSTAMP:20261005T195400Z CREATED:20261005T195005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T195400Z UID:10000052-1794960000-1795046399@syta.org SUMMARY:NTA's 75th Anniversary Diamond Celebration DESCRIPTION:On the last day of the NTA Travel Exchange ’26\, attendees can celebrate 75 years of the National Tour Association! \nLearn more and register to join the festivities on the NTA Travel Exchange website. URL:https://syta.org/event/ntas-75th-anniversary-diamond-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Travel Industry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SYTA-NTA75DiamondCelebration-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTSTAMP:20260923T160645Z CREATED:20260923T160640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T160645Z UID:10000047-1795996800-1796428799@syta.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://syta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SYTA-USTOAConf2026-Web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR