{"id":391,"date":"2019-05-13T22:51:06","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T22:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2020\/?page_id=391"},"modified":"2026-05-20T11:02:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:02:34","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2027\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/04\/SYTASummit27-WebHeader-MAIN-scaled.jpg” title_text=”SYTASummit27-WebHeader-MAIN” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ min_height=”20vw” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2019\/05\/Summit20-LightbulbIcon.png” title_text=”Summit20-LightbulbIcon” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”SYTA SUMMIT 2026″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

SYTA SUMMIT 2027\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” width=”100%” max_width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-13px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

January 19 \u2013 22, 2027 | Honolulu, Hawai\u2018i<\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” max_width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]

A Leadership Summit in Honolulu<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” max_width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-20px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Student travel continues to demonstrate resilience in a rapidly changing world, creating opportunities to lead with greater intention and better serve the students and communities at the center of our work. Against this backdrop, the SYTA Summit 2027 in Honolulu will explore how Hawai\u2018i\u2019s communities have navigated change with strength and innovation\u2014and what that means for the future of student travel.<\/p>\n

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This summit brings together student travel professionals and industry leaders to learn directly from local voices in Hawai\u2018i, while gaining a deeper understanding of Hawai\u2018i as a premier student travel destination. Attendees will see how destination programming, cultural engagement, and community partnership enhance student experiences and create greater impact for student groups.<\/p>\n

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The goal is an immersive leadership experience that builds professional skills while deepening perspective, empathy, and adaptability in ways that strengthen student travel programs.<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” max_width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-20px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]
By connecting leadership principles with real-world examples from Hawai\u2018i, attendees will gain practical insights they can apply within their organizations and use to design more impactful, educational, and community-centered student travel experiences.<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Why Attend Summit” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” max_width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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Attendees will:<\/p>\n

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    • Experience Hawai\u2018i\u2019s culture and spirit through intentional, community-centered programming designed for student travel professionals.<\/li>\n
    • Gain a deeper understanding of Hawai\u2018i as a student travel destination, including how cultural, historical, and community experiences enhance student learning.<\/li>\n
    • Engage with Hawai\u2018i leaders and organizations to learn real-world examples of resilience, adaptability, and innovation\u2014and how they apply to student travel programming.<\/li>\n
    • Participate in service experiences that allow attendees to give back to and support the local host community.<\/li>\n
    • Translate lessons from Hawai\u2018i\u2019s communities into practical strategies for building stronger, more resilient student travel programs.<\/li>\n
    • Connect with industry peers through shared learning focused on the evolving needs of student travel.<\/li>\n
    • Strengthen leadership skills in empathy, adaptability, and purpose-driven decision-making within student travel operations.<\/li>\n
    • Summit registration\u00a0includes three (3) nights of accommodations (January 19\u201322, 2027)<\/strong>. A discounted group rate is available for\u00a0up to three (3) nights before and after the event<\/strong>\u00a0(see \u201cExtending Your Stay\u201d for details).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” max_width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]

      Our 2027 Host Hotel<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” max_width=”75%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

      The Summit will take place at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, located in the heart of Waik\u012bk\u012b just steps from Waikiki Beach.<\/p>\n

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      Attendees will enjoy convenient access to the beach, dining, and local experiences, along with a setting designed to support connection and conversation throughout the program.<\/p>\n

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      Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa<\/strong>
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      2552 Kal\u0101kaua Avenue<\/div>\n
      Honolulu, HI 96815<\/div>\n
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