4 June 2024
Recent findings from Mastercard Economics Institute’s Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries Mastercard report and WYSE Travel Confederation’s New Horizons research provide valuable insights into global post-pandemic travel trends. Read more
26 November 2024
Long-standing WYSE Travel Confederation member The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has announced its entry into the Irish student travel market with a new, affordable J-1 visa product, also known as BridgeUSA, set to launch through its new Dublin office. Read more
12 March 2024
KILROY has launched its new standalone education entity, Education Abroad powered by KILROY, marking a significant milestone for the youth and student travel agency. Read more
Emerging and developing economies[1] represented 38% of international arrivals in 2000, but by 2019 they were contributing 47% of global tourism flows. This growth was halted by COVID-19, with emerging economies, particularly China, suffering disproportionately as a result of the pandemic. Read more
20 August 2024
International travel is an adventure that young people enjoy pursuing. Developing foreign language and cultural skills through work-integrated learning or even vacation make travel and cultural exchange fun and rewarding adventures. Read more
25 April 2024
May’s announcement of a 21% hike in Australia’s Working Holiday Maker visa cost, from $510 to $640, dealt a blow to the youth tourism sector, compounding challenges like visa caps and the end of a temporary 30% increase in caps on the Work & Holiday 462 visa-subclass in 2022/23, hindering industry recovery. Read more
20 August 2024
Educatius, a global leader in high school exchange programmes and international education, is excited to announce the appointment of Björn Bengtsson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2024. Read more
30 October 2024
Announced prior WYSTC 2023, the programme aims to facilitate partnerships and collaborations, providing a platform for organisations to showcase their brands and build relationships with influencers, recognising the growing influence of social media in travel decision. Read more
8 March 2024
The US Department of State has announced that the Government of the Republic of Austria and the Government of the United States recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a reciprocal professional development program. Read more
29 May 2024
Alliance Strategies, Elite Member of WYSE Travel Confederation and a leading provider of cultural exchange and work and travel programs, has announced the acquisition of Stepwest, a prominent Canadian organization specializing in internships and working holiday placements. Read more
