Which big questions on youth travel will be answered at WYSTC 2024?

WYSTC features an extensive educational programme designed to address the latest trends and challenges in youth travel. New for 2024, a series of practical “How to” workshops will provide actionable insights on topics such as AI, influencer marketing, and sales strategy, empowering attendees to maximise their business potential. Join us for three days of engaging seminars, workshops, and thought-provoking panel discussions led by top industry voices.

Here are just a few of the questions our speakers will strive to answer at WYSTC:

👉 How will AI-driven personalisation impact the trustworthiness of travel recommendations and the role of human experts in the travel industry?
AI as job security for the industry >> 

👉 How are consumer demands, economic shifts, and new trends influencing the future of international travel for the under-30 market?
Trends shaping the future of tours >>

👉 Which sustainable initiatives can hostels employ to engage guests and raise awareness about environmental responsibility, whilst addressing key issues like reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices?
How to implement sustainability in youth hostels >> 

👉 Can emerging travel tech trends redefine the future of youth travel, and which will have the greatest impact?
Bull or buzz? Guessing the future of tech in youth travel >> 

👉 Which three key factors are crucial for creating a seamless customer journey for young travellers?
How to make it easy for your travellers >> 

👉 What can be learned about the current economic outlook, trends, and challenges in the travel and tourism sector?
Travel industry trends and insights 2024 >>

👉 To succeed in managing complex, large-scale projects like major renovations and rebranding, which strategies can be applied?
How to renovate, launch and rebrand in less than 12 months and still keep your sanity >> 

👉 Which strategies are most effective in leveraging influencer partnerships for content creation, budgeting, and ensuring alignment with a travel company’s goals?
How to maximise the value of influencer partnerships >> 

👉 What potential effects could the upcoming US election have on international exchange and youth travel, and which are the key issues that stakeholders should be considering?
The impact of the US election on international exchange and youth travel >> 

👉 To what extent is climate anxiety impacting youth travellers’ decisions to undertake work and travel programmes abroad and how can programmes adapt their messaging to address environmental concerns?
How to integrate climate concerns into promoting international work and travel >>

👉 Which strategies can stakeholders employ to strengthen alumni networks, build effective agent associations, and maintain open communication with embassies to bolster political support for cultural exchange programmes?
How to maximise the impact of cultural exchange: Strategies for navigating political dynamics >> 

View the full speaker line-up here and get your WYSTC ticket here.