New York Travel Festival - April 26-27, 2014

At no time since the advent of air travel have the industry and business of travel changed as dramatically as in recent years. Between the rise of the internet, prominence of social media and ease of access to information, people are investigating and realizing the enriching nature of travel like never before as they see, in real time, the experiences others are having. So it should come as no surprise that young people are investing in travel in new and exciting ways. Young Travel Professionals, as the first and largest networking community for young people in the travel industry, is uniquely poised to shed light on the trends, habits, requirements and preferences of young travelers.

This panel will explore the emerging and changing travel landscape and the ways in which businesses are tailoring their offerings to meet this demand. Featuring four young professionals from various fields in the industry, the panel will shed light on the changes they've seen from a firsthand perspective, as well as what they feel the future holds. You will hear from young professionals in media, marketing, travel planning and hotel business.