The only youth travel event you need to attend this year
Delegates
Buyers
Min. business appointments per delegate
Senior management %
New business generated per organisation €
The World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) provides a unique business development opportunity for sellers, buyers and service providers operating within the youth, student and educational travel industry.
Join us for three days of trading, educational sessions and networking at WYSTC in Lisbon on 13-15 September 2023.
What’s included?
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Up to 48 pre-scheduled business appointments with industry movers and shakers
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An extensive programme of educational sessions and workshops with speakers from organisations such as Contiki, U.S Department of State and UNWTO
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Social events and informal networking opportunities to catch up on industry news and make new contacts
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The opportunity to increase your brand awareness and place your organisation at the heart of the industry
Reasons to attend
Pre-schedule up to 48 business appointments over three days with key buyers.
Save time and money meeting relevant contacts under one roof and build a sales pipline. Attending organisatons return home with an average of EUR 77,000 in new business.
92% of WYSTC attendees are senior management.
Ensure you are up to date with the latest industry trends and have the know-how to get ahead of the game.
Position yourself as a leader in the youth and student travel industry and enhance your brand exposure via our sponsorship opportunities.
Who attends WYSTC?
A few of the hostels that attend WYSTC
Hear what past delegates have to say
“I really enjoyed WYSTC; the organisation was great and the conference really worthwhile. Your guidance before attending, and during, was sincerely appreciated. I’ll be following up with the partners I connected with, and look forward to building some great new partnerships as a result.”
“WYSTC is the best conference for us to connect with hundreds of industry stakeholders from all over the globe.”
Liesbeth ten Donkelaar
Manager Marketing & Sales
Stayokay
“For a start-up, WYSTC is a real opportunity to establish yourself and meet worldwide potential partners. For mature businesses, it’s great to catch up with everyone all in one place, and see what’s new in the market.”
“The conference was great! I’ve had many interesting conversations with hostels that wanted to know more about Trip.com Group and were interested in a potential partnership. I am now working out the follow ups, and I already have some good results!”
“WYSTC consistently delivers for us: sales, connections and market knowledge.”
Russ Hedge
President & CEO
HI USA
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