Tour Operator
Membership Benefits
SYTA’s benefits are designed to provide active members with what you need to be at the forefront of our industry. We provide resources and guidance to assist in building and growing your student travel business. To support your needs, SYTA provides members with education programs, crisis communications tools and safety resources, networking opportunities, business appointment sessions and more.
Membership Requirements
Your company must have been in business for a minimum of 1 year.
Your company maintains Professional Liability and/or Errors and Omissions insurance.
Your company maintains Commercial General Liability insurance.
Active membership applies to companies focused on selling customized student and youth group travel experiences (education, performance, language, service, sports, etc.) including group travel planners, tour operators, travel agencies and wholly-owned subsidiaries of SYTA Active Member categories.
Agree to comply with the SYTA Code of Ethics
Pay membership dues of $945
Please note that when applying, you must submit the following documentation:
A copy of Professional Liability and/or Errors and Omissions insurance or equivalent based on country where business is located.
A copy of Commercial General Liability insurance or equivalent based on country where business is located.
A document establishing the company as a legal entity. Documents accepted are: Certificate of Organization/Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation or similar documentation based on country where business is located.
A business reference. This can be anyone in the industry that is outside your company; it does not need to be a SYTA member. You will need their name, company, and contact information.
All members are committed to professionalism and integrity in student and youth travel. All companies adhere to SYTA’s Purposes, Goals, and Code of Ethics.