Youth Tourism NSW.

29/04/2026

YTNSW Secretary winner of youth sector development scholarship!

Tourism Australia, in conjunction with the Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP) and the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), is pleased to announce the winner of the youth-sector development scholarship, Nora Kisser, Guest Services Manager at Millett Group’s Wake Up! Hostels in Sydney, who also serves in a voluntary capacity as Youth Tourism NSW’s Secretary.

Designed to increase distribution engagement as well as develop the capability of a future leader in the sector, Nora will receive a one-year ATEC membership for Millett Group, a place in the ELITE program including mentoring and attend ATEC Meeting Place later this year. Further details on the ELITE program are available here.

Congratulations Nora (pictured third from left, with representatives from ATEC and Tourism Australia).

28/03/2026

Dust off your dancing shoes and don your finest mask… the legendary YTNSW Ball returns in dazzling style on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Step into an evening of mystery and elegance at the glittering Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney, where a masquerade awaits. 🎭✨Mark your calendar - the finer details of securing your place will be unveiled soon!

25/03/2026

Incredible opportunity for an emerging future leader to apply for the BYTAP/ATEC/Tourism Australia 2026 Youth Sector ELITE Scholarship - applications close 24 April! https://bytap.org/tourism-australia-bytap-atec-youth-sector-elite-scholarship-2026

Tourism Australia, in conjunction with the Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP) and the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), are again sponsoring a youth-sector focused development scholarship, designed to increase distribution engagement, and developing the capability of a future....

08/03/2026

Sydney has been abuzz with events lately, including the Gay & Le***an Mardis Gras, Bad Bunny’s concerts, and of course the legendary Youth Tourism NSW long lunch! This brought over 50 representatives of our member organisations together for industry networking- can you spot yourself in the photos?

https://www.youthtourismnsw.org.au/events/networking-lunch-12-february-2026/gallery/

11/02/2026

It’s a sell out! Looking forward to our members’ networking event today. Shout out to all our generous prize donors, our venue sponsor Taphouse, and our longstanding sponsor Allsopp Bunting Insurance Insurance… See you there!

01/02/2026

Limited places left for YTNSW’s business networking long lunch at Taphouse, Darlinghurst on Thursday 12 February, from 1-4 pm! Connect with industry colleagues, get the latest insights, enjoy a 10-course Chinese banquet with a signature cocktail and win some awesome raffle prizes!🍜 Members $79; non-members $89. Book here ASAP! https://www.youthtourismnsw.org.au/events/networking-lunch-12-february-2026/

21/01/2026

Kick off your 2026 business networking with YTNSW’s long lunch at Taphouse, Darlinghurst! Join us on Thursday 12 February, from 1-4 pm to connect with industry colleagues, catching up with new and familiar faces. While getting the latest industry insights, you'll indulge in a 10-course Chinese feast, sip on a signature cocktail and can throw your hat in the ring to win some awesome raffle prizes!🍜 Members $79; non-members $89. Places are limited - book here ASAP! https://www.youthtourismnsw.org.au/events/networking-lunch-12-february-2026/

24/12/2025

Season's Greetings to all our Youth Tourism NSW. members.

You can read up on the year that was for our industry's peak association in NSW & the ACT in our Annual Report 2024/25 here -https://www.youthtourismnsw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024-25-YTNSW-Annual-Report.pdf

Deep gratitude goes to our outgoing and incoming Committee members, especially incoming President James Oliver (pictured, left) and outgoing President Andy Cowan (right).

PS Can you spot yourself in the Xmas party pics? https://www.youthtourismnsw.org.au/events/2025-christmas-party/2025-christmas-party-gallery/

15/12/2025

16/11/2025

YTNSW members are invited to attend the AGM on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 3.30pm at YHA Sydney Harbour - followed by the Xmas party at ivy (non-members also welcome) - details here.

Our Calendar Events We often run industry events, information sessions and special events for our members. Current Events Annual General Meeting 27th November 2025 The 2024-25 Annual Report will be presented at this members-only event. View Event Christmas Party 2025 27th November 2025 Get ready to....

30/10/2025

Get ready to jingle & mingle at the YTNSW Xmas party at ivy in Sydney from 6pm on Thursday 27 November 2025 - secure your spot here! https://www.youthtourismnsw.org.au/events/2025-christmas-party/?mc_cid=73dc8d311e&mc_eid=fabd87b5db

29/07/2025

The teams at Wake Up! and Side Bar are hosting a Friday night get-together on 1 August 2025 for the youth tourism crew – and you’re invited! Kicking off from 4pm at 509 Pitt Street, Sydney, roll into Side Bar for food, drinks and dancefloor action. It’s a fun way to bring together YTNSW members including hostel staff, tour operators and other industry mates for a catch-up, a few laughs and some well-earned end-of-week drinks. They’ve even booked a mechanical bull – because why not? Please RSVP to [email protected] before 30 July so they can get an idea of numbers.