The importance of inclusivity in youth travel
More than 50% of Gen Z identify as something other than straight. Gaining an understanding of the diverse guests who stay in your hostels, go on your tours, travel with your companies etc is essential to providing excellent guest service. Cue Ed Salvato...
China’s youth travellers post-COVID-19
Sienna Parulis-Cook, brings us up to speed on the youth travel market in China, their habits and the future of Super Apps.
Episode 4 – Michael Weiss, bitemojo
Passionate foodie entrepreneur Michael Weiss discusses the unique characteristics of independent cultural discovery through culinary experiences in this very personal episode of the WYSTC 2019 podcast series.
Youth mobility around the globe; where is it now and what does the future hold?
‘Generation Z’s interests in travelling strongly benefits their career,’ Mark Overmann, InterExchange, opened the floor on Friday of WYSTC 2019 to discuss the current state of youth mobility from all areas of the globe including, Australia, Latin America, United...
Empowering women in Sri Lanka through Tourism
10% of the population in Sri Lanka follows the Muslim faith. Many women of this faith live in rural areas, restricting their opportunities for work and progression and society’s attitudes towards various types of employment in this part of the world can also be an...
How backpacking your way around the world leads to changing the future of mobile travel
Many services in travel have not changed the way they provide their service to customers for over 20 years, asking consumers for the same information to book their trip, not recognising that the customer journey begins before they hit the landing page of the...
Safety; Who ensures it for the youth travel market?
Youth travellers are seeking to experience new cultures, customs and opportunities to live like a local, however this pursuit comes with its own risks. How do providers and we as an industry achieve quality through a sensible balance of risk mitigation, certification...
Educating young consumers about responsible travel with GROUND Asia
Millennial and Gen Z travellers are travelling more and more, and with this comes the desire to seek new, enriching experiences. However, is there a lack of awareness among young people about how to travel responsibly, and if so, how can the industry...
WYSTC 2019 welcome and opening keynote
Read highlights of the opening activities on Day 1 of WYSTC 2019 in Lisbon.
Sunny days and lively nights attract WYSTC delegates to the buzzing capital of Portugal for business
More than 600 representatives are convening in Lisbon for the best annual business conference for the youth and student travel industry.
First-time WYSTC delegates tour Lisbon in search of bites
A special tour of culinary Lisbon was organised for delegates attending the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) for the first time this year.
What to do and see while in Lisbon
Offering amazing cuisine, ornate architecture and stunning views, Lisbon is a cultural hub buzzing with life. Discover our ‘essential to do’s’ during your time at WYSTC.
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