{"id":492,"date":"2019-05-17T13:51:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T13:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2020\/?page_id=492"},"modified":"2025-01-08T00:46:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T00:46:47","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2025\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"EDUCATION"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/05\/SYTASummit25-WebHeaders-Education-scaled.jpg” title_text=”SYTASummit25-WebHeaders-Education” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]
SYTA Summit education is exclusively created and designed for Business Owners and Senior Executives, providing opportunities to network, learn, and discuss critical issues facing the student travel industry and incorporate the values of SYTA\u2019s Responsible Travel initiatives. Attending the Summit earns valuable credits towards earning or renewing your CSTP.<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#7a7a7a” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”FRIDAY” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]
that requires risks. However, most people don’t know how to take risks, so they avoid them and continue with what they believe to be the safe route.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Join this pioneering thought leader and awardwinning wildlife photographer as she shares her images and insights on embracing risk and fostering innovation. Drawing from her remarkable adventures across all seven continents,\u00a0
Sheri will reveal three crucial lessons she learned throughout her career.<\/div>\n
Sheri Jacobs is a highly sought-after keynote speaker who has helped thousands of people unleash their creativity by understanding how to take risks.<\/p>\n
Leveraging her role as a seasoned CEO, her work with over 300 companies and organizations, and her achievements as an award-winning wildlife photographer, Sheri helps people and teams learn how to take risks and solve some of the toughest challenges they face today.<\/p>\n
<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Click here to read her full bio. ” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Click here to read her full bio.\u00a0<\/a>\r[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#cecece” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tour Operator and Sponsor Round Up (attendance required)” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tour Operator and Supporter Round Up <\/strong>(Two Sessions, attendance required)<\/span>\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Friday, Janaury 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (break included) ” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Friday, January 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”DESCRIPTION” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tour Operators and Summit Supporters will connect with each other on opportunities for the coming year. \u00a0\u00a0Tour Operators are asked to attend both sessions.\u00a0 Supporters will be divided between each session.\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#cecece” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Lunch and Learn: Kickstart Your Sustainability Program” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Lunch and Learn: Kickstart Your Sustainability Program<\/strong><\/span>\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Friday, January 17, 2025 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM ” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Friday, January 17, 2025 | 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Location: Hacienda 1-Paloma III” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Location:\u00a0 Hacienda 1-Paloma III\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Speakers: John Sutherland, Tourism Cares, moderator Panelists include attendees from industry segments. ” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] “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.\u201d -UNESCO<\/p>\n Summit attendees will spend the afternoon with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), an established sovereign tribe experiencing their history and culture. Learn how you can incorporate these traditions into your student itineraries.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”DESCRIPTION” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is home to two distinct tribes, the Akimel O\u2019odham and the Xalychidom Piipaash, more commonly known as Pima and Maricopa. The Community encompasses over 52,600 acres, shares a Scottsdale address and is bordered by the cities of Mesa, Tempe and Fountain Hills.<\/p>\n Discover Salt River is the tourism division for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Tourism helps to promote the Talking Stick Entertainment District, home to Salt River Fields, Talking Stick Resort, Medieval Times, and much more.\u00a0<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#cecece” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”SATURDAY” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM -12:15 PM<\/p>\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”DESCRIPTION” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Lunch and Learn: AI and Responsible Travel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”DESCRIPTION” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] 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 streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and provide personalized, data-driven insights that drive growth. Through real-world examples, McCauley will demonstrate how AI can automate tasks, improve engagement through chatbots, and offer innovative solutions to increase efficiency and accessibility. Using these examples, McCauley will show how AI can help you build a culture of Responsible Travel for your organiztion. 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With 18 years of experience in digital marketing, the last 5 of which have been focused on AI implementation, Andrew has become a key player in driving innovation in the tourism sector. He has led the integration of AI-driven chatbots, Data analysis using AI, and A\/B testing platforms to improve user engagement and website performance. In addition, Andrew frequently leads presentations on the transformative power of AI in small business, sharing his expertise with a variety of audiences, including tourism professionals and business owners. 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This workshop will cover key concepts and practical applications while providing hands-on activities to encourage collaboration and creativity. It is free to attend, and multiple attendees from the same company are welcome.<\/p>\n Participants will have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n Whether your company is at the beginning stages or highly experienced with risk and safety management, this workshop is tailored to meet your needs. Don\u2019t miss this chance to develop your policies and processes while working with peers and content experts!<\/p>\n What I Will Learn:<\/p>\n A detailed agenda will be posted in early December.<\/p>\n Who Should Attend:<\/p>\n\r\n \t
SATURDAY<\/strong><\/h3>\r[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”General Session: Thought Leader” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]General Session: Thought Leader<\/strong><\/span>\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM\r\n\r\n \r[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-50px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/08\/1611179602201.jpeg” title_text=”1611179602201″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”DESCRIPTION” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Innovations in Engaging Students in Climate Issues in the Field<\/strong>\r\nClare will share the results of a multi-year study focused on how educators in schools (and their partners) are equipping and empowering students to take action in response to climate change. Clare’s research highlights both the skills and the kind of opportunities that educators and schools are increasingly seeking to develop when they partner for climate-focused learning beyond their campus.\r\n\r\nClare is the Executive Director of the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) and supports their 375 member schools and districts. She has written and spoken on many topics relating to global and intercultural competencies in K-12 education around the world. She teaches intercultural learning and leadership at the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University where she also conducts research on student climate action. Prior to beginning her tenure with GEBG in 2018, she spent 8 years at the Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia as the Founding Director of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship and the Director of Strategic Planning.\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Click here to read her full bio. ” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]To read Claire’s full bio, click here.<\/a>\r[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tour Operator and Supporter Round Up” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tour Operator and Supporter Round Up (Two Sessions, attendance required)<\/strong><\/span>\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM -12:15 PM” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]
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