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 runners. No sign up necessary.   

Location: AZUL Clubhouse

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, and event materials. Grab a quick snack to fuel your day.

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 selection of pastries to power you through the morning. It’s the perfect pick-me-up to kick off a productive day!

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 your colleagues.

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? If you think it's connected to the value your organization offers, you're not wrong. The problem is that with increasing competition and a rapidly […]

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

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

Location: Paloma I

Location: Hacienda l - Paloma lll       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 way and have unique stories to tell about how they started incorporating more responsible practices into their […]

Location: Transportation Area-Conference Center

Location: Medieval Times“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, rituals and gastronomy.” -UNESCOSummit attendees will spend the afternoon with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), an established sovereign tribe experiencing their […]