TOUR OPERATORS

We are excited to partner with Visit Orlando and Receptively Yours to offer a Beyond The Parks Fam Tour February 1- 2, 2024. Summit attendees may register for the Fam with their Summit registration. The Fam includes hotel accommodations for January 31 and February 1, 2024. Tours will take place on Thursday, February 1st, and finish with the SYTA Social. On Friday, February 2nd there will be a half day of tour operator education sessions prior to leaving for the Summit.

Tour operators not attending the SYTA Summit may participate in the Fam based on availability. Contact Registration@syta.org to register.

On Monday, February 5th, Summit attendees (tour operators and sponsors) may attend a tour and brunch at the Kennedy Space Center when they depart the ship. Return transportation will take attendees to the airport and Orlando.

SUMMIT SPONSORS

The proximity to Orlando allows sponsors to come in early and meet with clients and local partners, from January 31-February 2, 2024. Summit sponsors are welcome to reserve a room, visit their clients in Orlando on Thursday, and participate in the SYTA SYTA Social. Transportation for the cruise will be provided from the hotel and departs at 12:00 pm. Hotel rooms on Thursday, February 1, 2024, are included in the sponsorship fee. Hotel rooms are available on Wednesday, January 31st for an additional charge.

POST-SUMMIT 2024 HOTEL-Optional

Hotel rooms are not included in your Summit or Fam Tour registration.

Tour Operators will receive complimentary hotel room nights at Sapphire Falls on February 5th and 6th 2024.
Email Teresa Vlasic to reserve your room TODAY.

Sapphire Falls Hotel (Universal Orlando will provide 2 nights complimentary accommodations for tour operators attending Post Fam- must sign up ASAP!)
6601 Adventure Way
Orlando, FL 32819

All attendees (Suppliers or Tour Operators participating in SYTA SUMMIT 2024) can book at Endless Summer Dockside

Click here to book.

Endless Summer Dockside

7125 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819

$103 + tax per night

POST-SUMMIT TRANSPORTATION

Attendees arriving at the Aloft directly from the Summit should arrange their own transportation to Universal Hotels.

Attendees participating in the Kennedy Space and Visitor Center post tour will stop at the Aloft and then proceed to Universal Hotels for drop off.

TOUR OPERATOR SCHEDULE

Monday 2/5/24

4:00 PM – Check-in

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Cocktail Reception at Bar 17 (Aventura)

Tuesday 2/6/24

9:00 AM – Breakfast and Youth Programs update.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – View our new model rooms for our newest Universal hotels: Terra Luna and Stella Nova (pending approval)

12:00 PM – Afternoon at Universal/Islands of Adventure

Wednesday – Departure for TMEA

Beyond The Parks FAM Tour – Tour Operators

Click Here to view the PDF schedule.

SCHEDULE

Current as of December 4, 2023.

Thursday, February 1	Time
Breakfast Buffet	7:00 AM – 8:30 AM	Tactic Foyer
Depart Hotel Lobby	8:30 AM
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games	9:00 AM
Depart Andretti for ICON Park	9:30 AM	WonderWorks, Main Event (Point Orlando)
Arrive I-Drive / ICON Park for Tour	9:45 AM	Wheel/Sea Life/ Madame Tussauds/Ole Red/ Yard House/ Museum of Illusion
Depart ICON for Fun Spot	10:45 AM	Ripley’s/ Sleuths Dinner Theatre/iFLY
Tour and Snack at Fun Spot	11:00 AM
Depart Fun Spot for Amway Center	11:45 AM
Tour of Amway Center	12:15 PM
Depart Amway Center	1:00 PM
Arrive Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts Tour and Lunch	1:15 PM
Depart for Hotel	3:15 PM
Arrive at Hotel	3:45 PM
SYTA Social (open to local attendees)	5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday, February 2	Time
Breakfast Buffet	7:00 AM – 8:30 AM	Tactic Foyer
Tour Operator Education and Discussions: Welcome and Travel Trends Visit Orlando	8:30 AM
Welcome Visit Orlando	8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Tour Operator Education and Discussions: Air and Charter Transportation	9:30 AM
Tour Operator Education and Discussions: Motor Coach Transportation	10:00 AM
Tour Operator Education and Discussions: Hotel Trends – Working with our Partners	10:30 AM
Tour Operator Education and Discussions: Wrap Up (ends 11:30 AM)	11:00 AM
Meet in Hotel Lobby	12:00 PM
Depart for Port Canaveral	12:30 PM

Schedule for Attendees Participating in Post Tour.

Monday, February 5	Time
Breakfast on Ship	6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Attendees may depart ship	9:00 AM
Depart Port Canaveral – Drive by: Jetty Park & Ron Jon’s Surf Shop	9:30 AM
Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex Tour and Lunch	9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Depart Kennedy Space Visitors Complex	12:30 PM
Drop off Orlando International Airport	1:30 PM
Drop off Aloft Hotel	2:15 PM

Tara Hippensteel, National Director of Tourism, City Cruises

You get what you give- there are opportunities to network and learn ALL day. The Tour Operators are more open and relaxed. I’ve had the opportunity to discuss strategy and build the business- a much deeper dive than any other show.

Beth Beccone – Peak Group Travel

SYTA Summit is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate and network with my industry colleagues. The education sessions help to expand my understanding of current trends and the activities with my colleagues create friendships that go well beyond the conference. Already looking forward to next year!

Holly Stevenson – CCIS, Inc.

For me, SYTA Summit is centered on relationship-building, and Scottsdale has met that expectation. Whether hiking on a scenic trail with stunning views or networking with industry peers over cocktails, the experience was memorable and vital in growing our business. The educational session on sustainable travel was particularly informative, inspiring me to reevaluate our office procedures and their potential impact on student travel.

Greg Dotson – Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts

There is so much value in attending Summit! The networking opportunities with leaders in the student travel industry are priceless. I was inspired by the great conversations around Sustainability and Responsible Travel and moved when our former scholarship winner, Gandi, shared his story. Scottsdale was a perfect destination for exploring and spending time with new and old colleagues.