World Youth & Student Travel Conference

20-23 September 2011 at Palau de Congressos de Catalunya
  • WYSTC 2012

    Mark your calendar! Next year, WYSTC will celebrate its 20 Year Anniversary in San Diego, California, USA from 18-21 September 2012. From nonstop networking with international companies to the latest technology trends and industry insights, you just can’t miss it…

  • News Roundup

    Read all the news that came out of WYSTC Barcelona such as Global Youth Travel Award Winners, UNWTO research, new business deals formed, association announcements, volunteer projects, the new WYSTC Charity and more! Read over 25 articles…

  • App Yap Contest

    Nearly 40 entries and over 5000 votes – who was crowned the best app in the youth travel industry? Who won the prize worth over €5000? The first global App Yap Contest proved that the youth travel industry is at the forefront of technology. See the winner now…

  • Award Winners

    The inaugural Global Youth Travel Awards formally recognise outstanding performers in eight different areas of global youth travel and reward those members who contribute so much to our industry and our community. We are very pleased to announce the 2011 winners are…
  • What attendees are saying

    "We want to grow our market; we see great potential in voluntourism and are looking for new markets. WYSTC is the only way to see a snapshot of the industry at a point in time. It’s the easiest and best way to promote, learn and sell - all at the same time."
    Leigh Efferion, Awesome Adventure Oz & Fiji

    "The SA delegates learned a lot, made valuable contacts & forged new partnerships. I'm convinced that WYSTC will remain one of the most important information sharing and trade platforms for the youth tourism industry."
    Bernie Meyer, Director of Tourism, Department of Trade & Industry, South Africa

    "As a WYSTC first timer, we were well supported by the event organisers at all levels and every effort was made to connect us with appropriate organisations where our skills, advice, guidance and support could be best utilised."
    Chris Gould, Travel-Safe

    "Every year it’s in a very interesting location, giving people insight into new possible areas for business that they may not have previously considered. You get the most from all of your contacts, put a face to a name & create a whole new array of business associates to work with."
    Pambos Polycarpou, President, Spring International Language Center

    "As a not-for-profit organisation, we find that WYSTC provides a cost-effective and supportive environment to expand our programmes."
    Madeline Townsend, Conservation Volunteers, Australia