SUMMIT AT SEA

Allure of the Seas, Oasis Class, Royal Caribbean International

Summit at Sea registration includes Ocean View Balcony Cabins (single/double)

Tour Operators will receive a complimentary hotel room at Sapphire Falls on February 5, 2024.

Additional nights will be $244 + 12.5% tax.

All guests (Suppliers or Tour Operators participating in SYTA SUMMIT 2024) can book at Endless Summer Dockside for $103 + 12.5% tax.

Click here to book your room today!

Documentation requirements

Click here to review the documentation requirements for the cruise.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

We recently hosted a webinar with all things you need to know to prepare for SYTA Summit at Sea. Click here to watch the webinar and get all your questions answered.

To access the slide deck that was used during the presentation, click here.

JOIN THE SYTA SUMMIT AT SEA WHAT’S APP GROUP

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PRE-SUMMIT 2024 HOTEL

Summit attendees are welcome to arrive early and stay at the Aloft Hotel. A two-night stay is included for tour operators participating in the “Beyond The Parks” fam tour. Summit attendees and sponsors receive Thursday, February 1, 2024, as part of their registration if they plan to arrive early. Wednesday night may be reserved for a fee through registration.

Attendees must update their registration if they plan to arrive early and stay at the Aloft Hotel. Room reservations will be based on your Summit registration. If you are sharing a cabin, then you will receive a double room at the Aloft. SYTA will provide a master rooming list to the hotel. Changes to your hotel reservation must be made through registration, at registration@syta.org. Changes to hotel reservations must be received in writing by January 20, 2024.

Aloft Hotel, International Drive, South, near Sea World

5730 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 873-0203

TRANSPORTATION

Attendees planning to arrive on Friday, February 2nd, 2024, should arrive at the airport by 12:00 pm EDT and depart after 12:00 pm EDT on Monday, February 5th, 2024. Attendees must be at the ship by 2:00pm on Friday February 2nd, 2024. Allow 90 minutes for travel from the airport to Port Canaveral.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Port Canaveral (as of May 2023)

Go Port – Shared Shuttle Between Orlando Airport and Port Canaveral

MCO to Ship: Shuttles run from 10:00am-12:30pm
Ship to MCO: 7:00 AM until ship debarkation is complete.
$29.00 per traveler each way (subject to change)
$59.89 per traveler round trip (subject to change)
Prices as of May 2023 – subject to change

Purchase your shuttle ticket here.

PRE-SUMMIT AT SEA TRANSPORTATION TO PORT CANAVERAL

Attendees arriving early to Orlando or based in Orlando may take shared coach transportation from Orlando hotel to Port Canaveral on Friday, February 2, 2024, departing at 12:30 pm. Ship departs at 4:00 PM

RETURN TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Attendees returning to Orlando International Airport and not attending Post Fam must reserve their shuttle prior to departure. The ship cannot guarantee departure time prior to 9:00 AM. Information available at https://www.goport.com/

Attendees returning to the Aloft Hotel and not participating in the Post Fam should board the SYTA transportation departing the port at 9:30 AM. Attendees must register in advance for SYTA transportation.

PARKING

SYTA Summit attendees may leave their car at the Aloft Hotel and take the transportation provided by SYTA. A daily parking fee of $10.00 will apply. Parking fees are not included in the Summit registration fee. Parking is also available at Port Canaveral for a fee.

POST-SUMMIT 2024 HOTEL

Hotel rooms are not included in your Summit or Fam Tour registration.

Tour Operators will receive complimentary hotel room nights at Sapphire Falls on February 5th and 6th 2024.
Email Teresa Vlasic to reserve your room TODAY.

All attendees (Suppliers or Tour Operators participating in SYTA SUMMIT 2024) can book at Endless Summer Dockside for $103 + 12.5% tax. Click here to book.

Sapphire Falls Hotel

(Universal Orlando will provide 2 nights complimentary accommodations for tour operators attending Post Fam- must sign up ASAP!)

6601 Adventure Way
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 503-5000

Endless Summer Dockside

7125 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
(888) 273-1311

$103 + tax per night

POST-SUMMIT TRANSPORTATION

Attendees arriving at the Aloft directly from the Summit should arrange their own transportation to Universal Hotels.

Attendees participating in the Kennedy Space and Visitor Center post tour will stop at the Aloft and then proceed to Universal Hotels for drop off.

TOUR OPERATOR SCHEDULE

Monday 2/5/24

4:00 PM – Check-in

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Cocktail Reception at Bar 17 (Aventura)

Tuesday 2/6/24

9:00 AM – Breakfast and Youth Programs update.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – View our new model rooms for our newest Universal hotels: Terra Luna and Stella Nova (pending approval)

12:00 PM – Afternoon at Universal/Islands of Adventure

Wednesday – Departure for TMEA

Tour Operators may be eligible for a complimentary room for Monday, February 5th, 2024. Please email teresa.vlasic@orlandoresort.com

Steve Maehl, Global Travel Alliance

It was over ten years ago that I attended my very first SYTA event at the 2009 Summit. I learned a lot, and made new friendships, but what impressed me the most was discovering an organization that desired to come together to collectively improve our industry and continually works together to change young lives for good through travel.

Dr. Michael A. Mazzarisi, President, Performing Arts Consultants

The best part of a SYTA SUMMIT is that it provides the opportunity for travel professionals to meet in a conversable setting without the pressure of a 7 minute meeting or have to deal with the barrage of conference masses. Every tour operator has unique abilities, and since I am a big proponent of partnerships, SUMMIT becomes an ideal network to forge plans for new and exciting joint ventures.

Tara Hippensteel, National Director of Tourism, City Cruises

SYTA Summit provides an unique opportunity to get up close with my SYTA partners and many of our buyers. The environment lends itself to a causal, natural environment – no pressure just building my network!

Kara Mihalevich, President, Adventure Student Travel, LLC

To me, SYTA Summit is the most valuable conference that I attend. I always find the educational seminars very useful and because it is a smaller, more intimate conference, you get to build a much deeper relationship with the sponsors. This is also the only conference that I have ever really had the opportunity to get to know other attendees. I absolutely LOVE SYTA Summit!