Tour Time Managing Director to Lead Global Youth Travel Association
Brent Imrie, Managing Director of Tour Time and Chair of the School Travel Collective, has been elected President of the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) - the global voice for student and youth travel.
Brent has served on the SYTA Board of Directors for the past three years - including one year as Vice President - and officially stepped into the one-year presidency in August 2025 following SYTA鈥檚 Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia. After his presidency, he will serve a further year as Immediate Past President, ensuring continuity and strategic oversight.
In addition to his board role, Brent sits on SYTA鈥檚 Health & Safety Committee, where he is leading the development of a global health and safety system designed to set best-practice standards for youth travel providers worldwide.
With over 31 years in business, Tour Time was Australasia鈥檚 first Certified Student Travel Organisation (CSTO) and Brent himself is the only Australasian Certified Student Travel Professional (CSTP). Given Tour Time is also a fully licensed, TAANZ-financially bonded group tour operator, schools can rest assured knowing partnering with Tour Time results in safe, secure, and enriching travel experiences for music, sport, education, and special interest school tours.
鈥淎s President of SYTA, my focus will be on advancing health & safety, financial security, and meaningful experiences in youth travel,鈥 Brent says. 鈥淔or schools, that means greater confidence in sending students overseas - knowing they are protected, supported, and engaged in life-changing journeys.鈥
In October 2023, Tour Time was acquired by inspiresport, part of the global Destination Sports Group, giving the business greater buying power while maintaining its family-led culture. The company now operates from offices in New Zealand, Australia, USA, Argentina and the UK.
As a Gold Sponsor of Independent Schools of New Zealand, Tour Time works closely with schools nationwide to deliver Moments that Matter - tours that blend education, cultural immersion, and global connection.
If your school is considering an international tour in 2026 or beyond, now is the perfect time to connect with Tour Time. With unmatched industry credentials, global buying power, and a proven commitment to safety, we can help your students experience travel that inspires, educates, and lasts a lifetime.
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