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Welcome Desk / Registration

Location: Hotel Lobby Summit Early Arrivals Wednesday night hotel is not included in Summit Registration Fee.Attendees can add this night to their registration for $294.00 plus tax. Extra night can be […]

Welcome Desk

Location: Hotel Lobby

Heard Museum and Desert Botanical Garden Self Guided Tours

Discover the rich and vibrant world of American Indian art, from traditional artworks to contemporary creations at the Heard Museum, Phoenix. Then experience the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden and learn […]

Guided Sonoran Desert Hike

Spend some time exploring the Sonoran Desert with a guide. Learn about the plants and animals of the Phoenix area while you hike through the rocky landscape in the desert. […]

Tour of Historic Valley Ho Hotel

Originally opened on December 20, 1956, Hotel Valley Ho, one of the leading Historic Hotels of America, stands as a mid-century modern icon in Downtown Scottsdale. Owned by John B. […]

Summit Sunset Reception at Valley Ho Hotel (Rooftop)

Admire panoramic views of Camelback Mountain and Downtown Scottsdale on the rooftop of the legendary Valley Ho Hotel. Sunset is scheduled for 5:44pm so arrive early and experience the beautiful […]

Summit Meet Up

Location: Hotel Lobby/Walk/Run Scottsdale Join Summit attendees for a fun walk/run of the local area. Dress warmly and meet in the lobby by 6:00am. We will informally connect walkers and […]

Summit Welcome

Location: Hacienda 1-Paloma III Bring your cup of Joe to the traditional Summit Welcome by your SYTA President, Courtenay Betts. Don't miss your opportunity to be recognized in front of […]

General Session: Thought Leader

Location: Hacienda 1-Paloma III Speaker: Sheri JacobsSheri Jacobs is a highly sought-after keynote speaker who has helped thousands of people unleash their creativity by understanding how to take risks. Leveraging […]

Networking Break

Enjoy your “second cup of joe” and morning healthy snack.Location: Hacienda 1-Paloma III

Lunch and Learn

This luncheon discussion aims to inspire and equip Summit attendees with practical steps to operationalize meaningful travel initiatives. Each of our panelists has approached their sustainability journeys in a different […]

Cultural Tourism and Student Group Travel

“Cultural tourism is backed by a desire to discover, learn about and enjoy the tangible and intangible cultural assets offered in a tourism destination, ranging from heritage, performing arts, handicrafts, […]

Summit Meet Up

Hotel Lobby/Walk/Run Scottsdale Join Summit attendees for a fun walk/run of the local area. Dress warmly and meet in the lobby by 6:00am. We will informally connect walkers and runners. […]

Tour Operator and Supporter Round Up (Session 2)

Tour Operators and Summit Supporters will connect with each other on opportunities for the coming year. Tour Operators are asked to attend both sessions. Supporters will be divided between each […]

Lunch and Learn

Attendees can grab their lunch and learn about the Enneagram personality system or eat outside with colleagues.  The Enneagram is a personality system distinguished by nine different types, set apart […]

MIM: Musical Instrument Museum/Tour/Education/Reception

Location: MIMExperience this unique museum with a collection of  7,500 instruments from more than 200 world countries and territories.  MIM began with a vision to create a musical instrument museum […]

Summit Reception/Dinner

Location: Silverman Terrace, Embassy Suites Hotel Enjoy a seated dinner with friends and colleagues. Dance under the stars to your favorite tunes.

Certification Workshop

This workshop includes sessions focused on helping tour operators meet the requirements for the Certified Student Tour Operator certification.  Whether you are thinking about it, working towards it or renewing […]