TRAVEL IS A CHANGE OF ATTITUDE

TRAVEL IS A CHANGE OF ATTITUDE

WYSE survey shows rise in level of trust in others. Prior to departure, 58% of young people agreed with the statement "you can trust most people," and this proportion rises to 68% after the trip. This attitude promotes understanding and respect among peoples. And the result is a positive sequence; those who have become more confident people have the most popular destination. The most important impact of youth tourism is the change in attitude of these after a trip.

Does the positioning of Canada and Quebec is in tune with what young people want? And our tourism industry is she anxious to welcome young international travelers in order to promote cultural exchanges?

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sources:
- World Tourism Organization. "Youth Travel Matters - Understanding the Global Phenomenon of Youth Travel", 2008.

- World Youth Student & Educational Travel Conference. "New Horizons II - The Young Independent Traveller", 2007.