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Representing SYTA at the USTOA Congressional Caucus
Earlier this month, a contingent of SYTA members attended the Congressional Caucus in Washington DC with USTOA members in order to represent the student travel industry. While the issues being discussed across these meetings were important to the travel industry...
Meet the Candidates for SYTA Board of Directors 2026!
The SYTA Nominating Committee presents the following active candidates for the SYTA Board of Directors. Voting opens Monday, July 20 at 12:00 PM EDT and closes Friday, July 31 at 5:00 PM Eastern. This official ballot is being sent to the primary contact of each Active...
Fly My Group = Your Group Airfare Partner ✈️
Securing your group airfare contracts doesn’t have to be stressful! Fly My Group partners with student tour operators and specializes exclusively in group air travel for groups around the globe. Whether you are planning educational tours, performance trips,...
Middle East Crisis: Impact on European Tourism Businesses
In early May 2026, ETOA conducted a survey of tour operator members to assess the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on European tourism businesses. The survey, which ran from 1–8 May, gathered responses primarily from tour operators, agents, and destination...
DC Loves Buses Day Honors Motorcoach Drivers that Bolster the Local Economy
WASHINGTON, DC – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, presents the 15th annual DC Loves Buses Day. In recognition of their essential role in supporting group tourism and the local economy, DDC provides motorcoach...
The Williamsburg 250 Passport
Your Passport to America's 250th Celebration Discover Exclusive Offers, Historic Adventures, and Unforgettable Moments in 2026Step into history and savor the present with the Williamsburg 250 Passport — your all-access mobile pass to the best of the Historic...
Congratulations to Visit Ottawa on Winning a 2026 eTSY Award!
The 2026 eTSY Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Tourism MarketingCongratulations to SYTA member and host of the 2027 SYTA Annual Conference Visit Ottawa on winning the 2026 eTSY Award “Best Seasonal Destination Marketing Campaign” for their short film "Magic on Set –...
SYTA Members Recognized at GNEMA Spring Association Meeting!
GNEMA Honors Outstanding Industry Professionals at Spring Association MeetingThe Greater Northeast Motorcoach Association (GNEMA) proudly recognized eight exceptional individuals, three of whom are SYTA Members, with its Motorcoach Professional Awards during the...
Announcing a New Immersive Experience at Edge—Coming Summer 2026
Edge at Hudson Yards Unveils Plan to Transform NYC's Highest Outdoor Sky Deck into a Multi-Sensory Experience With Indoor Immersive Installations.New York's Iconic Sky Deck Introduces New Permanent Immersive Experiences This Summer 2026, Combining Skyline Views with...
Responsible Travel Minute April 2026
Watch as Sarah Robinson of Tourism Winnipeg and an Associate Member Director, recaps the latest Responsible Travel Minute, sponsored by the Responsible Travel Community! Afterwards, be sure to check out SYTA's Responsible Travel page, where we share why we believe...