{"id":5625,"date":"2025-10-01T22:34:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T22:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2026\/?page_id=5625"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:47:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:47:02","slug":"tours-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2027\/tours-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"TOURS &amp; ACTIVITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/syta.org\/summit2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/SYTASummit27-WebHeader-ToursActivities-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;SYTASummit27-WebHeader-ToursActivities&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; min_height=&#8221;59.6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0e3d61;\">Summit registration includes one sightseeing tour and group activity during the conference. Sightseeing tours are currently being planned for Tuesday, January 18, 2027 and Friday, January 22, 2027. Attendees may register for one tour each, with optional additional experiences announced closer to the event.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-32px||9px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Examples of sightseeing experiences may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Visits to historic landmarks and cultural heritage sites<\/li>\n<li>Beach and ocean activities such as surfing, snorkeling, or paddleboarding<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife and nature excursions, including seasonal whale watching<\/li>\n<li>Cultural experiences highlighting Hawaiian traditions, music, food, and arts<\/li>\n<li>Scenic island tours showcasing Oahu\u2019s landscapes, coastlines, and viewpoints<\/li>\n<li>Adventure activities such as hiking, sailing, or aerial sightseeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-32px||9px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>These examples are intended to illustrate the types of experiences that may be offered. Final sightseeing tours will be announced once planning is complete.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #0e3d61;\"><strong>Pre &amp; Post FAMs<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.9em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-27px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Pre- and Post-FAMs (Familiarization Trips) are also being planned for Summit 2027. These experiences provide tour operators with a unique opportunity to explore destinations firsthand, visit key student attractions, and connect with local tourism partners to better understand how destinations and experiences can be incorporated into future student travel programs.<\/p>\n<p>FAMs allow participants to extend their education beyond the Summit while gaining valuable cultural, operational, and destination insights throughout Hawaii or other potential locations.<\/p>\n<p>Pre- and Post-FAMs require separate registration, and additional details will be shared here once available.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2><strong>Tour Operator Site Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, January 20, 2026 \u2014 9:00 a.m. \u2014 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit Virginia Beach is offering tour operators a site visit focused on new and existing student attractions, restaurants and hotels.\u00a0 Please contact Jim Coggins, Visit Virginia Beach for more information and to share what you would like to see.\u00a0 James Y. Coggin,\u00a0<a class=\"autolinked\" href=\"mailto:JCoggin@vbgov.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-behavior=\"truncate\">JCoggin@vbgov.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitvirginiabeach.com\/group-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Virginia Beach!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/syta.org\/summit2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/SYTA-Summit-VA-Beach-Fam.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Download itinerary!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summit registration includes one sightseeing tour and group activity during the conference. Sightseeing tours are currently being planned for Tuesday, January 18, 2027 and Friday, January 22, 2027. 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