AMSTERDAM, 16 May 2023: WYSE Travel Confederation, the global not-for-profit membership organisation promoting opportunities for the youth, student and educational travel industry, has announced that the budget allocated to the hosted buyer programme of its flagship event, WYSTC, has been doubled.
The World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 12 to 15 September 2023, marking 32 years of bringing together over 600 international sellers, buyers and service providers operating within the youth and student travel industry.
Following a challenging two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which saw the global travel and tourism industry face ever-changing travel restrictions, border closures and visa backlogs, WYSE Travel Confederation is redoubling its efforts to support the attendance of new buyers looking to build new connections and establish themselves within the industry.
The expanded budget allocated to the hosted buyer programme will also allow suppliers to create business partnerships with new buyers.
“The hosted buyer programme is an integral part of WYSTC,” said WYSE Travel Confederation director general David Chapman. “Although we are seeing clear signs of recovery in the travel and tourism industry, the hangover of the pandemic still lingers. By doubling the budget of the 2023 hosted buyer programme, we can offer opportunities to new buyers entering the market, startups or underrepresented small businesses that need a global platform to establish and nurture partnerships.”
Over three days, WYSTC delegates can schedule up to 48 one-to-one business appointments with C-suite executives, engage in an educational programme of keynotes, seminars and workshops led by more than 30 top speakers, and attend multiple networking and social events.
To apply to be a buyer at WYSTC, complete the form here.
For all other enquiries regarding WYSTC, contact [email protected].
About WYSTC
The World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) is the leading trade event for the global youth, student and educational travel industry. Since its inception in 1992 as the annual event of WYSE Travel Confederation, youth and student travel professionals have been gathering annually to trade, network and participate in seminars and workshops. The 2023 edition will be held in Lisbon on 12 to 15 September. For more information, click here.
About WYSE Travel Confederation
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is a global not-for-profit membership organisation dedicated to promoting and developing opportunities for the youth, student and educational travel industry. WYSTC is an annual event of WYSE Travel Confederation.
