About Me
A seasoned tourism and association executive with 20 plus years of experience in the industry, Carylann Assante, CAE serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Student & Youth Travel Association, the international association that promotes student and youth travel worldwide. Carylann is also the Chief Staff Officer of the SYTA Youth Foundation, the philanthropic arm that provides scholarships and education experiences for students and youth who are unable to travel due to financial and personal hardship. In 2013, SYTA initiated a strategic research program that provides key industry insights on the student and youth group travel market globally.