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Summit Early Arrivals

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 […]

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 […]

Optional Hotel Evening Reception

Location: AZUL Clubhouse Unwind and connect with colleagues at our optional evening reception during happy hour. Join us in the hotel lounge for refreshing beverages and casual conversation in a […]

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 JacobsUnleash Your Creativity: Empowering Your Team to Take Risks and Innovate What does it take for an organization to thrive—not just survive—in today's environment? […]

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 […]

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: AI and Responsible Travel

In this presentation, Andrew McCauley will explore the critical reasons why embracing AI is no longer optional for businesses in the tourism Industry. He will highlight how AI-driven technologies can […]

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

Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in risk and safety management. This workshop will cover key concepts and practical applications while […]