WYSTC is the annual event of WYSE Travel Confederation

WORLD YOUTH & STUDENT TRAVEL CONFERENCE

SeminarsBusiness Appointments

Networking

About the conferenceThe World Youth & Student Travel Conference

(WYSTC) is the annual event of WYSE Travel

Confederation, which is endorsed by the

UNWTO and UNESCO. It is the leading B2B

trade event for the global youth, student and

educational travel industry.

Each year agents, buyers, suppliers and policy makers from around the world

gather at WYSTC to network with fellow decision makers, take advantage of

new market opportunities and learn from industry experts.

WYSTC is…

➤ pre-scheduled business appointments

➤ sector-specific seminars

➤ networking events

➤ trade exhibitions

WYSTC connects the diverse markets

and organisations that serve millions of

young people who travel to study, work

and grow. The event provides a singular

opportunity to pursue innovative part-

nerships, develop creative marketing

and distribution channels and tap into

new markets.

WYSTC brings together…

➤ 800 delegates

➤ 450 organisations

➤ 80 countries

➤ under 1 roof

“WYSTC is a fantastic

platform to develop and

nurture new and existing

business relationships, gain

insights into the youth and

student travel industry and

showcase your business

globally.”

Jennifer Woodbridge,

Australian Tourism Export Council

why Attend?World-class expertise -

an entire industry under

one roof.

Network and learn from

leaders in student and

youth travel, international

education, as well as

regional, state and na-

tional tourism authorities.

Build and maintain relationships.

Develop and strengthen your connections with key agents,

providers and professional contacts from the global youth,

student and educational travel and tourism industry.

Gain industry and market insight.

A stimulating keynote speaker and leading experts deliver

insightful seminars and practical workshops on today’s hottest

topics such as the latest trends, techniques, technology,

innovative products and new services.

Global forum at your feet.

Dozens of pre-scheduled face-to-face

business appointments allow you to visit

professionals from country after country,

without leaving the conference venue.

Discover new partners & markets.

Due to its global reach, WYSTC connects

you with both small organisations

and big players in the industry, giving

attendees a wide range of businesses

to meet.

“WYSTC provides an excellent

forum to monitor the

development and changes

occurring in the youth and

student travel market; it

ensures maximum ROI.”

Robyn Nixon, Intrepid Travel

Trusted trading partners with proven products

and services.

Conference attendees are screened for quality to

ensure that you are working with reliable partners

who are prepared to do business.

Boost your presence in the industry.

Promote your organisation both face-to-face over

the 3½ day event and online throughout the year;

this is an exceptional opportunity to develop and

strengthen your global network.

You’re in control.

You can search for registered organisations

via multiple criteria and manage your business

appointments online, enabling you to develop

your trade and business alliances as you see

fit and accelerating the speed-to-market of your

products and services.

WYSTC makes it easy.

WYSTC Online Marketing Tools make

it easy to profile your company and

products, so you can target pros-

pects and partners long before the

conference begins and even after

the event has ended.

“WYSTC is the best

value because it delivers

so many different types

of organisations and

opportunities.”

Alison Armitage,

Generator Hostels

“Attendance at WYSTC each year is not optional for us. This show has been the very core of our organisation’s exciting growth year-on-year since we first attended in 2006. Each year reaffirms that without WYSTC, we would have missed out on vital partnerships and industry trends.”

Sarah Graham, African Impact

About wyse trAvel confederAtionWYSE Travel Confederation is a not-for-profit

membership organisation serving the interna-

tional student, youth and educational travel

industry. Formed through the merger of FIYTO

and ISTC, the Confederation represents over

100 years of combined industry insight,

integrity and experience.

As the global industry body for the sector,

WYSE Travel Confederation helps make destinations enriching, accessible and

affordable for students and young travellers.

Its 550+ members across 100+ countries provide international travel and

educational experiences to 10+ million young people and students each year.

WYSE Travel Confederation works with its members, sector associations,

tourism authorities and partners around the globe by providing:

➤ networking, trading and knowledge-sharing

platforms

➤ market intelligence and research

➤ representation at industry events worldwide

➤ best practice guidelines on products and

policies

➤ specialist industry support

➤ government lobbying through the promotion

and development of the personal, social,

economic and cultural benefits of youth

travel

➤ innovative travel products and services for

youth and students, such as the Interna-

tional Student Identity Card (ISIC)

“If I hadn’t come to

WYSTC in 1994, I would

not have the business I

have today. I owe a big

part of my life to this

community.”

Steven Caron,

Sindbad Travel International (STI)

who Attends?When you make a connection at WYSTC, you are

in touch with the right person - an experienced and

trusted fellow professional. Delegates include decision

makers from the world’s most respected organisations

in the following:

➤ youth, student and educational travel companies

➤ educational institutions

➤ support services such as insurance, technology, etc.

➤ regional, state, national and non-governmental

tourism organisations

contAct informAtion

World Youth, Student & Educational Travel Confederation

95% of WYSTC attendees

hold top-level positions:

CEOs, Owners, Partners,

Presidents and Directors.

Keizersgracht 174-176 1016DW AmsterdamThe Netherlands

Tel: +31 2042 12800Fax: +31 2042 12810Email: mail.box@wystc.org Conference website: www.wystc.org Confederation website: www.wysetc.org

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Cultural Exchange 9%

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