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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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Out now - New Horizons V a global study of the youth and student traveller | WYSE Travel Confederation

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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.

Latest News

Welcome to our new member – Revolver

Welcome to our new member – Revolver

Revolver Hotel is a boutique-style hotel with a mix of accommodation types appealing to a wide range of guests from backpackers to hen parties or romantic couple getaways

Welcome to our new member – An Óige

Welcome to our new member – An Óige

We are An Óige, the Irish Youth Hostel Association. We were founded in 1931 and ever since it has been our mission to provide safe, affordable, comfortable accommodation and experiences to the young and young at heart.

Welcome to our new member – Globus Exchange Programs

Welcome to our new member – Globus Exchange Programs

Globus Exchange Programs is a youth cultural and professional exchange services recruitment organisation. We specialise in offering career training opportunities to international candidates seeking to enhance their skills and be part of American culture.

Listen to our latest podcast

How will Gen Z travel in the future?

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?

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Washington Update from The Alliance for International Exchange | Mark Overmann | David Chapman

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.

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Upcoming Events

Alicante

WETM-IAC 2024 - Krakow, Poland
Work Experience Travel Market
& IAPA Annual Conference

19 - 21 March 2025

Lisbon

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The World Youth and Student Travel Conference

23 – 26 September 2025

Dublin

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