GroupCollect SYTA 2026

Innovation Station 

Join us throughout SYTA for a series of short talks and panel discussions featuring leaders from across the group travel industry.

Innovation Station brings together tour operators, destinations, attractions, suppliers, technology partners, and industry organizations to share ideas, exchange perspectives, and explore the future of group travel.

Schedule & Session Details Coming Soon

Speakers

  • Barb Mock — Travel with Barb
  • Brad Rosenbaum — Hemisphere
  • Brett Taylor — CCIS
  • Bryan Stevenson — CCIS
  • Case Cole — Super Holiday Tours
  • Chris Lindley — American Travel Consulting
  • Corey Steinfast — Broadway Plus
  • Dana Romanello — Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Dayne Whitehurst — Medieval Times
  • Ellen Lurz — Book My Group
  • Emily Donovan — Fly My Group
  • Ethan Cook — Jassby
  • Jeff Mazzarisi — PAC
  • Jim Coggin — Visit Virginia Beach
  • Jim Vozzella — 360 Chicago
  • Joey DelBuono — City Cruises
  • John Marshall — Datafy
  • Kary Moening — Serendipity
  • Kasie Smith — Serendipity Media
  • Laura Kreutzer — Visit Orlando
  • Lorey Hall — Visit Cincy
  • Melissa Yelton — Green Light
  • Monique Martin — Nations Classroom
  • Pamela Eng — Group Dining Destinations
  • Patrick Cole — Broadway Plus
  • Reed Warner — Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA)
  • Renee Wilson — New York City Tourism + Conventions
  • Stacey Locke — Nations Classroom
  • Tim May — Premier Tour & Travel

GroupCollect Speakers

  • Bryce Wilson
  • Ryan Kramer
  • Sharon Keating

Full Schedule Coming Soon

Innovation Station begins on August 20, 2026, with sessions continuing throughout the SYTA Annual Conference.

Beginning in August, we'll announce:

  • Session topics
  • Speaker lineup
  • Panel discussions
  • Moderators
  • Dates and times
  • The complete Innovation Station schedule

Check back soon for the latest updates.

About Innovation Station

Innovation Station is GroupCollect's speaker series at the SYTA Annual Conference.

Designed as a collection of short talks, panel discussions, and open conversations, Innovation Station brings together professionals from across the group travel industry to share practical ideas, meaningful insights, and fresh perspectives. Whether you're a tour operator, destination, supplier, or technology partner, Innovation Station is a place to learn from industry leaders, make new connections, and explore the ideas shaping the future of group travel.