Why Sponsor the SYTA Summit?

The SYTA Summit is a unique retreat designed for student group tour operators and industry partners to connect through meaningful networking and professional development. By choosing to sponsor, you are supporting an environment that fosters deep peer engagement and allows participants to explore the emerging trends and practical solutions that drive our industry forward.

The Summit is built on the shared investment of our community. The support of our Associate sponsors and members gives us the confidence to plan ambitious and memorable events in world-class locations, like this year’s host destination, Hawaii. You support will allow SYTA to create a high-quality space where leaders can step away from daily operations to gain new perspectives and return to their organizations with fresh ideas and renewed clarity.

Sponsoring the Summit offers a distinct advantage: a relaxed setting with fewer distractions and less competition for your business. This allows you to directly engage with a focused group of top industry tour operators. Our team is dedicated to honoring your investment by ensuring your brand is recognized front and center throughout the event. We invite you to join us in Honolulu and make an impact for your business and the SYTA community as a whole!

How to Become a Sponsor

Securing your Summit sponsorship is a personalized process. Please follow the steps below to get started:

  1. Review the Catalog: Click here to browse our 2026-2027 Sponsorship Catalog and flip to page 18 to see the available Summit opportunities.
  2. Contact Us: Once you have identified the right fit for your goals, email Reed Warner, Director of Business Development, at rwarner@syta.org.
Sponsorship Catalog

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.

Holly Avino – Destination Niagara USA

It has been fabulous so far! Everyone has been very welcoming with it being my first summit, being able to talk to just about everyone here has been really helpful and resourceful. The education has been impactful and the topics make complete sense for the demographic of the attendees.

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!

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.