Location: The Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club

Location: The Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club

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, […]

Crown Salon, The Cavalier Hotel

Visited by over 100,000 global visitors, the A.R.E. Headquarters in Virginia Beach is the heart of Edgar Cayce’s visionary legacy. Discover the transformative insights of his psychic readings and explore their modern-day applications in health, spirituality, meditation, intuition, and holistic living. Experience a place where timeless wisdom meets personal and global spiritual growth.

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

Enjoy an elegant reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and classic Old Fashioned cocktails in the iconic Raleigh Room & Great Lawn Loggia at The Cavalier Hotel.

Meet in the lobby of the Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Crown Room, The Cavalier Hotel

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort — 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 […]

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort. Keynote Speaker — Stacey Hanke, CEO, speaker and author of Elevate Influence will lead an interactive workshop and provide practical and actionable steps backed by the latest research to 10x your influence during all interactions. Attendees will receive a copy of her book, Influence Elevated. 

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort. Luncheon Speaker — Christopher W. Naughton, Esq. CEO of the Edgar Cayce Foundation and A.R.E. will welcome attendees and share a brief overview of their work. The Edgar Cayce Foundation and The Cavalier Hotel opened at the same time in the early 1920's and share a mutual history in Virginia […]

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort. Dreams and Meditation: A Practical Approach to Self-Discovery explores how dreams and meditation together can unlock deeper self-awareness. Blending psychology and mindfulness, it offers practical exercises for recalling, interpreting, and meditating on dreams to reveal hidden emotions, resolve inner conflicts, and promote personal growth. Karen Wright, MA, MHt is a Master Hypnotherapist, […]

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Crown Room, The Cavalier Hotel

The Cavalier Hotel — Enjoy casual dining and entertainment in front of the fireplace in the Hunt Room at The Cavalier Hotel.  Throughout the evening, attendees may also enjoy a tour and tasting at the Tarnished Truth Distillery.

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Meet in the Lobby of The Cavalier Hotel.

Crown Room, The Cavalier Hotel.

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Departing from the Lobby of the Marriott Oceanfront Resort. 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

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Location: Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort. What employers need to hear from Generation Z — Gen Z (born roughly 1997–2012) is reshaping the workplace with new priorities and expectations. They’re the first true digital-native generation, and their attitudes toward work have been shaped by economic uncertainty, global connectedness, and a desire for authenticity. This session […]

Salon E, Marriott Oceanfront Resort.

Crown Room, The Cavalier Hotel.

The Crystal Ballroom, The Cavalier Hotel — Join us for a spectacular evening that bridges the glamour of the Roaring ’20s with the excitement of the modern era!

Friday, January 23, 2026 — Departing 9:00 a.m.  Just over an hour’s drive from Virginia Beach, Visit Williamsburg is hosting a site visit for Tour Operators to experience Colonial Williamsburg.  The itinerary is still being finalized and will be Friday, January 23 – Saturday, January 24, 2026. This will include transportation from Virginia Beach to […]