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Summit Early Arrivals

Location: Hotel LobbySummit Early ArrivalsWednesday 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 added […]

Welcome Desk / Registration

Location: Hotel LobbySummit Early ArrivalsWednesday 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 added […]

Optional Hotel Evening Reception

Location: AZUL ClubhouseUnwind 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 relaxed […]

SYTA Central

SYTA Central is your one-stop destination to kick off your event experience! Here, you’ll check in for registration, pick up your badge, tour tickets for Thursday activities, and event materials. […]

SERG Meeting

Location: Coronado 1, 2

Welcome Desk

Location: Hotel Lobby

Tour: Self Guided Walking Tour of Old Town Scottsdale

Location: SYTA CentralIncludes a ticket to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.Enjoy Old Town Scottsdale. Attendees may walk (1 mile) or take a […]

Tour Heard Museum and Botanical Garden

Location: SYTA CentralDiscover 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 […]

Guided Sonoran Desert Hike

Location: REI Tour CompanySpend 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 […]

Optional Tour of Historic Hotel Valley Ho

Location: Valley Ho Hotel/Old Town ScottsdaleOriginally 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 […]

Summit Sunset Reception at Hotel Valley Ho (Rooftop)

Location: Hotel Valley Ho RooftopAdmire 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 […]

After Glow Old Town Scottsdale (on own)

Location: Old Town Scottsdale Keep the evening going with our optional Afterglow! Take this opportunity to explore the charm and vibrancy of Old Town Scottsdale at your own pace. With […]

Summit Meet Up: Fun/Run

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 […]

Morning Joe

Location: Silverman FoyerStart your day right with our morning 'Joe' coffee break! Whether you’re fueling up or catching up after a missed breakfast, enjoy freshly brewed coffee paired with a […]

Summit Welcome

Location: Hacienda 1-Paloma IIIBring 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 your […]

SYTA Central

Location: Desert-Encanto 1, IISYTA Central is your one-stop destination to kick off your event experience! Here, you’ll check in for registration, pick up your badge, tour tickets for Thursday activities, […]

General Session: Thought Leader

Location: Kiva/Hacienda 1-Paloma IIISpeaker: 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? If […]

Networking Break

Location: Silverman FoyerEnjoy your “second cup of joe” and morning healthy snack.

Lunch and Learn

Location: Kiva/HaciendaThis 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 […]

After Glow: Talking Stick Casino/Return to Hotel

Location: Transportation to Casino, HotelExtend your evening with our optional Afterglow! Head over to Talking Stick Casino to test your luck and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere, or return to the […]

Summit Meet Up: Walk/Run

Location: Hotel LobbyWalk or 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 […]

Morning Joe

Location: Silverman FoyerStart your day right with our morning 'Joe' coffee break! Whether you’re fueling up or catching up after a missed breakfast, enjoy freshly brewed coffee paired with a […]

SYTA Central

Location: Desert-Encanto 1, II  SYTA Central is your one-stop destination to kick off your event experience! Here, you’ll check in for registration, pick up your badge, tour tickets for Thursday […]

Tour Operator and Supporter Round Up (Session 2)

Location: Hacienda 1-Paloma III FoyerRound Tables. Tour Operators and Summit Supporters (divided between two sessions) will connect during this interactive session.

Lunch and Learn: AI and Responsible Travel

Location: Kiva HaciendaIn 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 […]

Musical Instrument Museum Educational Tour and Experience

Location: MIMSExperience 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 […]

Optional Hotel Evening Reception

Location: AZUL ClubhouseUnwind 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 relaxed […]

Summit Reception and Dinner

Location: Silverman Terrace, Embassy Suites HotelSaddle up for an unforgettable evening at our Rodeo Chic reception and dinner! Join us outdoors under the stars for a night of rustic charm […]

Certification Workshop

Location: Paloma IIIJoin 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 […]