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Membership Information Pack 17.03.16

Welcome Welcome to WYSE Travel Confederation. We are delighted to introduce you to the benefits of joining our networked membership community. We can help to position your organisation at the very heart of the global youth and student travel industry.

Membership Application Application process Welcome to WYSE Travel Confederation. We are delighted you are interested in joining the world s most powerful network of youth and student travel professionals. Becoming a member will position your organisation at the very heart of the global youth and student travel industry. The application process is very straightforward and is aimed to making sure that our new members are reliable and trustworthy business partners. You can complete your membership application in these easy steps: Step 1: Complete the application form, choosing the correct Membership option on the last page Step 2: You will be taken to a new window where you can pay your membership deposit fee of EUR 225 Step 3: Start to submit your most recent audited accounts (not compulsory but most members do this to show that they are entering our member network in a healthy financial position), certificate of company registration and high resolution logo for online promotion (don t worry we will remind you at the time). Private documents will be treated as strictly private and confidential. Step 4: You will receive your annual membership fee invoice, and we will prompt you to pay the difference between your deposit and the membership fee Step 5: On receipt of payment you will be welcomed formally to WYSE Travel Confederation and start to benefit from your membership package https://www.wysetc.org/membership/become-a-member/

Background WHO WE ARE The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is an international, not-for-profit business-to-business membership association. Our global community is the world s most powerful and extensive network of organisations involved with the youth, student and educational travel industry, consisting of more than 600 members from 120 countries. WYSE Travel Confederation was founded in 2006 through the merger of the Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations (FIYTO) and the International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC) in order to create a stronger united body to represent the global youth travel industry. WYSE Travel Confederation is therefore built on decades of experience and recognised as a long-standing and trusted global community. Believing as we do that youth travel is a vehicle for international exchange, peace and understanding, WYSE is an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and holds consultative status with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). David Chapman, Director General We have a unique position at the heart of the industry connecting businesses to network and trade, delivering both business and consumer research and education, and helping to support destinations as they look to innovate and tailor their offers to Generation Z. We believe in the power of youth and student travel to positively impact lives, relationships and communities. Young people can enhance our global community by fostering greater international understanding and cultural empathy. They can champion responsible international travel, cultural exchange and education. We are committed to understanding the ever-changing characteristics, motivations and needs of young travellers and disseminating our market intelligence with member businesses, tourism authorities, academics and government decisionmakers.

B2B association: supporting the youth travel industry PROMOTING THE INDUSTRY: RAISING AWARENESS The youth and student travel industry can at times be undervalued or overlooked when set alongside tourism as a whole. WYSE Travel Confederation monitors and promotes the fact that the youth market makes up more than 23% of international arrivals each year. We raise awareness that in 2014, 261 million young traveller s generated a substantial USD 285 billion towards global tourism receipts. We do this, because we are dedicated to developing and delivering opportunities for our members, as the authority on youth, student and educational travel. Our members benefit when we position and advocate youth and student travel as a catalyst for economic growth for destinations, and for encouraging governments to develop strategies for increasing youth mobility and cultural awareness.

A networked membership community OUR MEMBERSHIP: A CONNECTED, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND POWERFUL COMMUNITY Our membership community comprises over 600 organisations across the globe, either providing, purchasing or supporting youth travel products and services. We bring talented people together to share best practice, to look ahead and to innovate, to network and trade - face2face and via online platforms. We bring new and developed supplier businesses to the attention of key international buyers. This benefits the youth travel industry as a whole. Our members steer the development of the industry that they work within, translating in to new and innovative travel products, services and experiences for young people.

Our sector knowledge & expertise Youth Travel Accommodation Work Abroad, Volunteering & Cultural Exchange Language & Study Abroad Insurance & Travel Safety/Child Protection

Our B2B member services 1. Networking & Trading 4. Research 2. World Class Conferences 5. Education 3. Brand Promotion & Sponsorship 6. Policy & Advocacy

Networking & trading 1. Networking & Trading build your contacts and find new business partners Access platforms to build new networking and trading connections, through member introduction initiatives, through our member marketing communication tools and face2face at our events. Introduce yourself to 46,000 industry specialists and potential clients through our regular B2B e-marketing activities. Alternatively, the WYSE senior team will introduce you to suitable partners. Find new trading partners who can help improve your competitive edge with new technologies, products and services tailored to the industry.

World-class conferences 2. World-class Conferences face2face education & B2B trading opportunities Join our world-class conferences and events:- Hostel Business Conference: An exciting new Hostel Conference developed specifically for operators involved in the youth travel accommodation sector brings together businesses involved in all areas of youth travel accommodation: hostels, buyers, bloggers and suppliers. A combination of networking, trading and educational content. Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference: An established and respected trade event for the work experience, cultural exchange, internship, volunteer and au pair industries. It provides a unique cost effective business-tobusiness opportunity for senders and receivers to strengthen sector-focused partnerships, gain industry intelligence and tap into emerging global markets. Australia s leading international youth and backpacker travel trade event: A focussed trading event supporting the Australian travel industry in positioning Australia as a premier destination for young travellers from around the globe. A limited number of Australian operators benefit from a cost effective opportunity to access buyers from around the world and source new business leads whilst nurturing existing relationships. Followed by the Youth Tourism Conference (educational). The essential global youth travel industry event: Entering into its 25th year, the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) is the leading trade event for the global youth, student and educational travel industry. WYSE Travel Confederation youth and student travel professionals gather annually to trade, network and take part in seminars and workshops.

Brand promotion & sponsorship 3. Brand promotion and sponsorship raise awareness and build your brand s profile in the industry Extensive range of sponsorship packages available and each and every event. Elite members will be given a priority Booth and exhibiting spaces available at WYSE events. Elite members will be given a priority Co-exhibiting opportunities at other leading events such as ITB Berlin the world s leading travel trade show. Elite members will automatically sponsor our Research reports.

Research 4. Research (Business & Consumer) take advantage of our reach and unique position at the heart of the industry We undertake both consumer and business research from a unique position at the heart of the youth and student travel industry, but also with a helicopter view across sectors and countries, and a truly international perspective. See an overview of our publications here. Access wide-ranging research and analysis with a focus on consumer trends, such as our New Horizons report, the widest ranging and most comprehensive research on all aspects of youth and student travel. WYSE members have free access to our research reports which helps keep them up-to-date on trends, helps sharpen their business planning and marketing strategies and target new customer segments. Our investment in research and market intelligence informs the policies, services, and products that make international travel and educational experiences exciting, safe, accessible, and affordable for young people.

Education 5. Education online webinars, expert industry speakers Tap in to expert knowledge on the youth and student travel industry through a year-round programme of educational activities and market intelligence sharing. Our education programmes are a resource for not only deepening one s own knowledge, but also an opportunity to build your own business profile with the wider community, tapping in to market wide trends and innovation. Webinars, seminars, workshops, expert panels and roundtables are scheduled throughout the year, both at our own conferences as well as other travel industry events across the globe. See our upcoming WYSE webinars here See our WYSE webinar library here Industry professionals share their expertise on a range of travel topics, including technology, visa & regulation issues, best practice, market research, marketing and Gen Z consumer trends.

Policy & Advocacy 6. Policy & Advocacy together we drive the industry s youth policy agenda We have a clear agenda for policy improvement, and advocate on behalf of the industry, as we believe we can not take for granted that youth travel will receive the recognition or support it deserves. We acknowledge that federal policy influences the development of the youth travel industry and believe that by championing a more favourable policy environment, youth travel mobility improves and as a result creates a more prosperous and sustainable industry. As a leadership community, we can improve policy frameworks, enhance capacity building programmes that foster development and growth, and deliver better actual results through one voice advocacy and representation. WYSE Travel Confederation s policy goals Drawing specialised research and member and industry expertise, WYSE Travel Confederation has developed a policy agenda that aims to achieve shared objectives: Unite the global youth travel industry to create one strong voice Increase global recognition that youth travel is a driver for economic growth and increased social and cultural understanding Ensure WYSE Travel Confederation is at the forefront of debates on issues that affect the growth and development of the youth travel industry Advocate policies and initiatives that are responsive to the needs of the youth travel industry with federal governments and their agencies programmes Develop and present cohesive policy positions and encourage adoption of these to improve youth travel mobility and business development Encourage destinations to have bi-lateral discussions that will lead to improved visa policies Develop best practice industry guidelines to ensure quality experiences are delivered to youth travellers Provide support for innovation and cooperation within the industry.

Membership Overview Fees

Membership Application Next step overview

Welcome to the membership community how you would start to get the most out of your membership

Membership Activation Plan How to start utilising your member benefits: Register with member rates for industry events and enjoy plenty of trading opportunities and educational sessions. We will introduce you to our community by posting a new member profile on the WYSE website. We will write a detailed interview about your business which we also post on our social media channels. We will include you in our e-marketing campaign, the WYSE Words newsletter, that is distributed to our database of 46,000 industry professionals. Use the WYSE Travel Confederation member logo on your organisation's website, brochures, and other marketing materials. Display your membership certificate in a place visible to customers and clients visiting your office. Search for other members at our website members directory. If you would like to be introduced to some, please don t hesitate to contact me. Keep us updated on your news, we may share it if it is relevant and credible content for the rest of the community. You may wish to take a look at the range of WYSE research publications available to members. You can request a digital copy of the Millennial Traveller reports. Register (and for free) for our upcoming WYSE webinars. You participate and contribute to an upcoming webinar to share your professional expertise and raise your profile with the wider industry.