TravelAdvocates

08/19/2026

Hello friends! Be sure to look for our TravelAdvocates: Sally Aiello Altman, Chris Massie, and Jason Wood at SYTA: Student and Youth Travel Association Conference 2026 in Pittsburgh!

07/07/2026

The best ideas don’t always happen around a boardroom table.

Whether it’s a culinary challenge, a city exploration, an outdoor adventure, or an evening networking event, shared experiences create stronger connections, improve communication, and leave lasting memories that carry back into the workplace.

At TravelAdvocates, we help organizations source the ideal hotels and destinations that make meetings, conferences, and team retreats more meaningful. From room blocks and contract negotiations to finding properties with outstanding team-building opportunities, we take care of the hotel details so your team can focus on building relationships.

✅ Corporate Meetings & Retreats
✅ Sales Kickoffs & Leadership Summits
✅ Incentive Trips & Recognition Events
✅ Team-Building Getaways
✅ Hotel Sourcing for Groups of 5 Rooms or More

We plan. You connect. We’ll handle the hotel sourcing.

📧 [email protected]
📞 201-222-1990
🌐 www.traveladvocates.com

07/03/2026

06/25/2026

Being a member of SYTA holds significant value for your organization. For a reminder of some key aspects of the value of SYTA membership, keep reading! https://buff.ly/mQnEGvG

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the continued pursuit of equality for all.

In observance of Juneteenth, the TravelAdvocates office is closed today.

06/12/2026

📍 TravelAdvocates On The Road: Washington, DC

This week, TravelAdvocates was proudly represented by Cayleigh Heitsmith at the SYTA Social Lunch & Learn event in Washington, DC!

Cayleigh spent the afternoon networking with DC-area hotels, attractions, vendors, and tour operators during a great gathering at Silver Diner. Building and strengthening industry relationships like these helps us stay connected to the destinations, partners, and experiences that matter most to our clients.

The experience continued with a special VIP visit to Mount Vernon, where Cayleigh joined a select group of tour operators for an in-depth look at George Washington’s historic estate. The visit included touring the mansion and grounds, exploring the beautifully enhanced interactive museum, and gaining valuable insights into one of America’s most iconic student and group travel destinations.

At TravelAdvocates, we believe firsthand destination knowledge and strong industry partnerships help us better support the tour operators, student travel planners, and group leaders we serve every day.

Thank you to SYTA, Silver Diner, Mount Vernon, and all of the hospitality partners who made this event possible!

06/08/2026

Planning student tours is challenging enough without spending hours sourcing hotels.

At TravelAdvocates, we help student tour operators simplify the hotel side of the planning process by securing competitive rates, negotiating favorable contract terms, and providing multiple hotel options—often within 48 hours.

Whether you're organizing:
🎵 Performance Tours
🎓 Educational Travel Programs
🏆 Student Competitions
🎭 Fine Arts Trips
🏛️ Leadership Conferences
⚽ Athletic Travel

Our team works behind the scenes so you can focus on delivering exceptional experiences for your travelers.

✅ Hotel Sourcing Specialists Since 2005
✅ 3,700+ Groups Supported
✅ USA • Canada • Caribbean • Worldwide
✅ Simple Contracts & Billing
✅ No Cost to You

If you have an upcoming program requiring 5 or more rooms, we'd love the opportunity to provide a quote.

📧 [email protected] OR [email protected]
📞 201-222-1990

06/04/2026

🎓🚌 Where Are Student Groups Traveling?

According to Teach & Travel Magazine and SYTA member tour operators, these are the Top 10 Student Travel Destinations in the United States:

🏙️ Atlanta
⚓ Boston
🎢 Orlando
🌴 Southern California
🔔 Philadelphia
🎵 Tennessee
🗽 New York City
🏛️ Washington, D.C.
📜 Virginia
🌆 Chicago

Each destination offers unique opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom through history, culture, performing arts, STEM experiences, leadership development, and hands-on educational programs.

From exploring the foundations of our nation in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., to experiencing the performing arts in New York City, the music heritage of Tennessee, and the innovation and entertainment of Orlando and Southern California, student travel continues to create unforgettable learning experiences.

As a proud SYTA Member, TravelAdvocates is honored to support student travel organizations, performance groups, educational tours, and youth travel programs by helping secure the right hotels, in the right locations, at the right rates.

🏨 When your student groups need 5 or more hotel rooms, let TravelAdvocates handle the hotel sourcing so you can focus on creating exceptional travel experiences.

📧 [email protected] OR [email protected]
📞 201-222-1990