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The importance of regular software updates and patch management
The importance of regular software updates and patch management because ignoring update reminders is the digital equivalent of leaving your windows open in a storm.

Leading Au Pair agencies pledge to join forces in Dutch Au Pair Association (DAPA)
In response to recent developments surrounding Nina Care, and with the aim of safeguarding the integrity of the Dutch au pair industry, twelve of the most respected au pair agencies in the Netherlands have pledged to form the Dutch Au Pair Association (DAPA).

Challenges and shifting models in youth accommodation
The global youth accommodation sector is facing a period of heightened complexity, economic tension, and transformation. The WYSE Travel Confederation accommodation panel shared some insights into the evolving business landscape in their latest meeting in May.

Welcome to our new member – Gap360
Gap 360 is a UK company based in Kent, and a leading specialist in travel for young people aged 18 to 30s. We offer over 200 trips in more than 50 destinations, and cover everything from adventure trips and group tours to gap years, volunteering projects, working holidays, and learning a new skill or language abroad.

Ransomware: What it is and how to protect your business
Imagine this: you come into work one morning, switch on your computer, and instead of your usual dashboard, you see a big red screen that says your files are encrypted.
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“It’s a testament to what we’ve created is very much what the customer wants”
Tim Alpe, Managing Director of LyLo, a brand of experience-led hostels, talks about winning the Global Youth Travel Award for Best Hostel in 2024.