Staff and Early Attendee Arrivals
Location: The Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club
Attendee Arrivals
Location: The Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club
Tour Operator Site Visit
Draft Schedule (as of June 13, 2025) Leave The Cavalier Hotel at 10:00am Return to hotel by 4:00pm Virginia Beach: Where the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay meet, Virginia Beach offers a mix of education, performing arts, adventure, and fun! Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center- 800, 000-plus gallons of aquariums, hands-on exhibits, […]
Optional Activities at The Cavalier Hotel
SeaHill Spa - Luxury Spa and Salon, The Cavalier Deluxe Fitness Center, The Cavalier Tarnished Truth Distilling Company, The Nation’s Only In-Hotel Distillery Virginia Beach Boardwalk - Explore the Iconic Oceanfront by foot or bicycle Visit with colleagues in SYTA Central
SYTA President Welcome
Kick off the Summit with a warm welcome from the SYTA President as he outlines SYTA's priorities for 2026. Take this opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and discuss the future of student travel. Discussion will include our advocacy efforts with allied associations and how our industry is working together.
Group Activity
Whale Watching aboard the Atlantic Explorer Dress warm and enjoy a two hour expedition as we search for whales aboard the Atlantic Explorer which offers a heated indoor cabin and outdoor deck. All you can drink hot chocolate. Virginia Aquarium, A Marine Science Center