HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Summit registration includes three (3) nights of hotel accommodations, complimentary parking, breakfast and manager’s reception at the Embassy Suites Scottsdale, Arizona for January 16-19, 2025. A special rate of $294.00 plus taxes is available three nights prior and three nights post Summit. SYTA will make all hotel reservations. Please do not contact the hotel directly unless you are canceling your hotel room within 72 hours of arrival.   

When you register, you will be asked for hotel arrival and departure dates and airline arrival and departure dates. These are separate selections and can be added or changed up until December 19th, 2024.

Attendees can add additional hotel nights pre- and post-summit through the Attendee Hub. Changes or cancellation of room nights, must be made in writing to registration@syta.org. prior to December 19th, 2024. Refunds will be made within two weeks of receiving the request. 

If you register as a single attendee, SYTA will request a king room unless a double is specifically requested. We will work to accommodate requests based upon hotel availability.  Email special requests to registration@syta.org.

If you are bringing a non-industry guest, select single room and email registration@syta.org with your guest’s contact information. Registration will send you a separate invoice for $1000.00. If you select double, we cannot send a separate invoice for your guest once you have registered. 

Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort

5001 North Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
480.949.1414

Click here for more hotel information.

We selected this hotel due to its location – less than a mile from Old Town Scottsdale, 12 miles from downtown Phoenix and 11 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. They offer the traditional Embassy Suites amenities and complimentary parking if you are renting a car.

Check-In: 4:00 pm

Check-Out:  11:00 am

Self-Parking: Complimentary

Valet Parking: Not Available

AIR TRAVEL & TRANSFERS TO HOTEL

It is recommended that Summit attendees fly into the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). All attendees are responsible for their own ground transportation.

Taxis

  • AAA/Yellow Cab – 480.888.8888 (Wheelchair Accessible Options)
  • Mayflower Cab – 602.955.1355
  • VIP Taxi – 602.300.3000 (Wheelchair Accessible Options)

Rates remain the same regardless of the company, the number of passengers, and the number of bags.

  • The first mile is $5
  • Each additional mile is $2.30
  • Each hour of a traffic delay is $23
  • The minimum fare is $15

If paying by credit card, there may be additional service fees added to the fare.

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are available.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Weather

In January, Scottsdale, Arizona, typically experiences mild winter weather. Average daytime temperatures range from the mid-60s to low 70s Fahrenheit, while nighttime temperatures can drop to the mid-40s Fahrenheit. January is one of the cooler months in Scottsdale, but the weather remains generally pleasant and sunny. Rainfall is minimal during this time of year.

Summit Attire

Daytime attire is generally business casual.  Hotel rooms are a short walk outside to the meeting space, so dress in layers and bring comfortable shoes. A more detailed “packing list” will be provided closer to Summit.   

Steve Maehl, Global Travel Alliance

It was over ten years ago that I attended my very first SYTA 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!

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