Global Youth Travel Awards
Meet the 2025 finalists
The Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTAs) formally recognise outstanding performers across several fields of international youth travel.
The winners of the 2025 GYTAs will be announced on the final evening of the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Lisbon on 26 September 2025. For more information on the Awards ceremony, click here.
Best Responsible Tourism Initiative
Inout Hostel
Ubuhle Be Narha Tours
WildChina Education
Outstanding Contribution to the SDGs
African Impact –
Girl Impact Program
CAS Trips
Global Leadership Adventures –
Thailand Internship
Youth Travel Influencer of the Year
Kateacrossborderss
Perspectives with Andrea
The Poor Traveler
Best Marketing Campaign
AmeriCamp
HI USA
Stepabroad
Best Education Abroad Provider
Centre for Global Citizenship Studies
EcoTraining
Experiment e.V.
Khalil Services
Best Use of AI
Ediphi
Hanover CRM
Spirit Cultural Exchange
Best Work Experience Provider
Alliance Abroad Group
Dimi’s Adventure
GEC Exchanges
Best Sustainable Tour Operator
Camps International Group
CAS Trips
Mad Monkey Ha Giang Loop
Extraordinary Experience
FIE
Greenheart International – Leaders Conference
World Nomads
Best Hostel
Lub d Phuket Patong
LyLo Auckland
YHA Sydney Harbour
Best Local Community Engagement
Abraham Group
Impact Explorers
ImpacTrip
WYSTC Partnership
GoEco
& Freepackers
Hanover CRM
& Alliance Strategies
Work, Stay + Play
@ LyLo
Awards ceremony & gala dinner
