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New Horizons V: A global study of the youth and student traveller

Use the biggest specialist travel survey worldwide, and the largest ever study of youth travel to inform your business in youth, student and educational travel. This unique study provides a comprehensive picture of a dynamic travel segment full of potential. A powerful tool for travel and tourism professionals since 2002, New Horizons is a companion to travel professionals interested in the power of youth to shape the future of travel.

In Memoriam: Peter de Jong

Jan 10, 2025

The global youth travel community has lost a visionary, a leader, and a cherished friend. Peter de Jong, Secretary General of FIYTO from 1991-2001, dedicated his life to shaping the youth travel industry, leaving behind a profound legacy that will inspire generations to come.

WEP expands to the United Kingdom, Denmark and Norway

Dec 19, 2024

By welcoming MyEducation into the WEP family, WEP confirms its leadership in the educational travel industry, expanding its overall activities to 9 countries: Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Three non-travel things that could impact travel in 2025

Dec 18, 2024

As the year comes to an end, we reflect on the achievements and challenges of 2024 and the possibilities for 2025.

RMC Asia expands programme destinations, creating more opportunities for future hospitality leaders

Dec 18, 2024

RMC Asia is pleased to announce that it is expanding its programme destinations. Taiwan has joined its growing list, whilst the company is reigniting and building partnerships in Malaysia and Indonesia for next year.

How will Gen Z travel in the future?

Competitour’s owner and “evil genius” Ari Charlestein answers the million dollar question in this episode of the Ask Us Anything podcast. “Are they travelling the same way they live?

Upcoming webinar

Brazil’s international education market

Understand Brazil’s educational travel marketplace during this session with BELTA, the Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association, sharing insights from their National Market Survey.

Washington Update from The Alliance for International Exchange

The 119th U.S. Congress, with slim Republican majorities in both the House and Senate, gets underway on January 3rd. The second Trump Administration will assume office a few weeks later.