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WYSE Travel Confederation is the only global not-for-profit membership organisation that represents the youth, student and educational travel industry.

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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.

Beyond the US market: Diversification opportunities in global cultural exchange

Dec 4, 2025

Drawing on a recent panel discussion with the WYSE Travel Confederation Cultural Exchange Panel, here is a summary of some key trends and concerns currently shaping the cultural exchange landscape.

Volunteer Abroad trends: conservation-led, short term placements drive search growth in Q3

Dec 2, 2025

As traveler motivations evolve, GoAbroad’s Q3 2025 search data offers an early glimpse into how the volunteer abroad landscape is being reshaped to focus on impact, flexibility, and purpose.

Raleigh International and Camps International launch international expedition programme for students aged 14–17

Nov 27, 2025

A new partnership between Raleigh International and Camps International has launched to give schools and students a bold, purposeful opportunity through a new international expedition programme for students aged 14–17, combining meaningful challenge with the highest standards of safety and support.

Welcome to our new member – Air Travel Kazakhstan

Nov 27, 2025

Air Travel Kazakhstan brings extensive experience in the Work and Travel USA programme, rooted in the long-standing involvement of its founder and team.

Ediphi scoops a win at the first Presidential Filipinnovation Awards

Nov 26, 2025

The Presidential Filipinnovation Awards are national innovation awards established by the Office of the President of the Philippines.

Upcoming webinar

Scaling support: Coordinating J-1 teacher placements across Hawai‘i’s islands

This case study will offer a deep dive into the logistical and programmatic considerations of managing the arrival, onboarding, and retention of a large group of J-1 exchange teachers in a uniquely complex geographic and regulatory environment.

Listen to our latest podcast

“Youth travel really isn’t just tourism; it’s about mobility, confidence, that first paycheck from abroad”

Founder and CEO of Ediphi Cristina Carl discusses the company’s immersive, AI-driven talent-readiness solution for trainees and the hospitality industry in this episode of Ask Us Anything.