Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country

Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country

Lafayette, known as the Happiest City in America, is at the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country. The distinctive blend of food, music and culture has people from all over heading down South with a smile on their face. The region’s history dates to...
Selecting a Hotel: Best Practices

Selecting a Hotel: Best Practices

Recently, a fellow SYTA Safety Committee member shared great ideas about what to consider when booking a hotel for student groups. Genie Stevenson is the Director of Sales and Partnerships at BookMyGroup, so I invited her to share best practices for this edition....
TSA Implements X-Ray Technology at Select U.S. Airports

TSA Implements X-Ray Technology at Select U.S. Airports

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been testing the use of computed tomography (CT) scanners—a state-of-the-art 3D technology—at select United States airport checkpoints. After initial success, travelers can expect to see even more of this technology...
Art Is Alive and Well in Sacramento

Art Is Alive and Well in Sacramento

Sacramento’s biggest public art event, Wide Open Walls, has returned with more than 40 artists painting murals throughout the Sacramento area—an event that has spawned an increased interest in the arts among locals and visitors alike. Student groups are invited...
More Ways to Enjoy Orlando: Universal’s Aventura Hotel

More Ways to Enjoy Orlando: Universal’s Aventura Hotel

The new Universal Aventura Hotel features a modern food hall, resort-style pool and exclusive theme park benefits—perfect for youth groups looking to enjoy all Universal Orlando has to offer. Learn more about the new hotel that’s adding more options for your...