Experts Reveal How to Tap Into the Booming Youth Travel Market

Vetrak was one of eight leading destination experts who took part in what is now an annual seminar on the latest trends in youth travel at ITB Berlin, the world's largest tourism convention, on March 6. Vetrak emphasized how important it is for destinations to have a strategic plan in place in order to engage young travellers.Other highlights from his presentation included:

Vetrak was one of eight leading destination experts who took part in what is now an annual seminar on the latest trends in youth travel at ITB Berlin, the world's largest tourism convention, on March 6. Vetrak emphasized how important it is for destinations to have a strategic plan in place in order to engage young travellers.

Other highlights from his presentation included:

Other travel experts that took part in the youth travel discussion at ITB Berlin included Yolanda Perdomo of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, David Chapman of WYSE Travel Confederation, Carylann Assante, of the Student and Youth Travel Association, Greg Klassen of Canadian Tourism Commission, Nick Greenfield, of European Tour Operators Association, Callum Kennedy of British Eduactional Travel Association, and Frank Uffen of The Student Hotel Amsterdam.

During the panel discussion, all eight travel experts agreed that:

For a full recording of the session, please visit:
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