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SAYTC is a non-profit, membership-driven organization with the following objectives:
to market South Africa globally as a preferred youth tourism destination.
to establish a professional youth tourism industry based upon accreditation and guidelines.
SAYTC represents operators in the youth tourism industry and addresses the concerns and interests of all operators throughout South Africa. Members are represented by the following sectors:
Backpacking South Africa
Education South Africa
Tours & transport South Africa
Volunteering South Africa
Membership is not limited to South Africa, but includes members from neighbouring Southern African countries: Lesotho, Namibia and Zambia.
Most youth tourism service operators in the region are independent, but recognise the need for a national body, that is looking after the needs of visitors to South Africa. All members have undertaken to abide by basic standards and work towards the common good of both the traveller and industry.