04/06/2019
More than seven years ago, we started Young Travel Professionals with the goal of fostering growth and advancement for the next generation of leaders in our industry. In that time, we have enjoyed tremendous success and benefitted from the participation, partnership and involvement of so many of you incredibly talented and dedicated individuals. For this, we are eternally grateful.
In the last few months, we have come to realize that while our mission is far from complete, the travel industry has evolved significantly and the needs which drove our development and success in many ways no longer exist. Today, there are many more avenues and opportunities available for young people and with your passionate engagement in the YTP Community, we would like to think that together we played a small part in this exciting change.
With that in mind, we have taken the difficult decision to close Young Travel Professionals, effective July 1, 2019. While our organization may not be continuing in its current form, we are confident that our impact on the travel industry will last for many years to come. We hope that you will continue to act as a positive force for change, advocating for the growth and evolution of this industry which we all love so very much.
Very best regards,
Wazha Dube, Lee Edelstein, John Gilfillan, Carole Anne Hughs, David Kartagener, Matt Lupo, Karen Magee and all of our amazing chapter boards!
