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Our Core Belief
Travel is essential to a complete education.
Upcoming Events
Discover the Possibilities at Mount Vernon
Go beyond the grounds pass and discover how George Washington’s Mount Vernon empowers tour operators to create personalized itineraries through customizable add-ons and immersive experiences. In this webinar, explore options such as private tours, musical...
2026 SYTA Annual Conference
2026 SYTA Annual Conference August 21-24, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA The SYTA Annual Conference welcomes all representatives from the global student and youth travel market to join us as we collaborate for a better student travel industry. The SYTA Annual Conference is the...
SYTA Annual Conference
What We Do
We instill confidence in our travelers by establishing quality and safety standards for travel providers, and we empower our members through advocacy, education, training, and networking opportunities.
Latest News & Information
Save the Date for The Best of Broadway at SYTA’s Annual Conference
Join us on Monday, August 24th at 12:30pm as we bring The Best of Broadway to SYTA’s Annual Conference in Pittsburgh! Group Sales Box Office at Broadway.com is thrilled to announce that we’ll be presenting 13 musicals featuring cast members from the Broadway...
SYTA Honors Lindsay Hill and Jeff Ment with 2026 Presidential Recognition Awards
The Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) proudly announces the recipients of its 2026 Presidential Recognition Awards, honoring two exceptional leaders whose dedication, expertise, and commitment have strengthened both the Association and the student travel...
HHM Hotels Expands Its Commitment to Student & Youth Travel
Planning successful student travel starts with trusted hotel partners. Tour operators need more than guestrooms. They need reliable teams that understand the unique needs of youth travel and help deliver a seamless experience from contracting through checkout.HHM...
Newly Announced Shows: Perfect for Students
THE LATEST FROM GROUP SALES BOX OFFICE AT BROADWAY.COMGroup Sales Box Office at Broadway.com is thrilled to announce two original new musicals that are perfect for all audiences, especially student groups coming to Broadway for the 2025-2026 season! Beginning December...
SYTA is much more than just a membership organization.
It’s a Community.
Education
Workshops and educational sessions at the SYTA Annual Conference as well as webinars and exclusive articles on topics of interest.
Support
Business growth ideas, resources, and promotional opportunities.
Knowledge
Shared information keeps members at the forefront of industry developments and enhancements.
Networking
Intimate access to leading decision-makers on both tour operator and supplier sides of the industry.
Leadership
A wide variety of ways to get involved for personal and professional growth, including CTSP designation.
Why We Do It
Our members are dedicated to providing life-enhancing travel experiences to students and young people
Our Partners
