About the conference
WORLD YOUTH & STUDENT TRAVEL CONFERENCE Networking
Business Seminars Appointments
WYSTC is the annual event of WYSE Travel Confederation
The 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 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
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 partnerships, develop creative marketing and distribution channels and tap into new markets. WYSTC brings together… ➤ 800 delegates ➤ 450 organisations ➤ 80 countries ➤ under 1 roof
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 s peaker 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.
“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
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 c onnects you with both small organisations and big players in the industry, giving attendees a wide range of businesses to meet.
“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
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 is the best value because it delivers so many different types of organisations and opportunities.” Alison Armitage, Generator Hostels
WYSTC makes it easy. WYSTC Online Marketing Tools make it easy to profile your company and products, so you can target prospects and partners long before the conference begins and even after the event has ended.
Cultural Exchange 9%
About wyse travel confederation WYSE Travel Confederation is a not-for-profit membership organisation serving the international 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.
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etworking, trading and knowledge-sharing n 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 International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
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“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)
95% of WYSTC attendees hold top-level positions: CEOs, Owners, Partners, Presidents and Directors.
Connecting various sectors:
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WYSE Travel Confederation works with its members, sector associations, tourism authorities and partners around the globe by providing:
Study Abroad/ Language Travel/ International Education
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Study Abroad/ Language Travel/ International Education 27%
Accommodation 11%
Work Experience/ Gap Year 14%
Tour Operators 6%
Student Travel 14%
Official Tourism Organisations 5%
Support Services 11%
Adventure 3%
Cultural Exchange 9%
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contact information
World Youth, Student & Educational Travel Confederation Keizersgracht 174-176 1016DW Amsterdam The Netherlands
Tel: +31 2042 12800 Fax: +31 2042 12810 Email: mail.box@wystc.org Conference website: www.wystc.org Confederation website: www.wysetc.org