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US and Austria sign reciprocal Professional Development and Cultural Exchange Program

…launch a reciprocal professional development program. The new U.S.-Austria Professional Development and Cultural Exchange program, subject to renewal, will be valid for five years and became effective January 31, 2024….

AIFS marks 60 years as a pioneer in cultural exchange and educational travel

…most respected cultural exchange organizations in the world. Since 1964, AIFS has been a leading organization providing cultural exchange and educational opportunities for more than 1.5 million young people. Membership…

Welcome to our new member: CHE Intercultural Exchange

…had to change. Therefore, the name was changed to CHE Intercultural Exchange Ltd. CHE Intercultural Exchange Ltd continues to offer the same services across multiple homestay areas and outsource several…

WYSE Travel Confederation calls on governments to support youth, student and educational travel organisations

…at peace for 75 years. Young travellers have been instrumental in fostering international peace through cultural exchange since 1949. The decades of knowledge accumulated by WYSE Travel Confederation point to…

Welcome to our new member – Divan International

…cultural exchange & educational travel agency. In 2008, Divan became a nonprofit organization. It is an accredited and licensed agency founded by Eng. M. Kamal Wajih Al Hijazi, a former…

Welcome to our new member – GTS Work & Travel

1. Tell us your story. How did GTS Work & Travel get started? GTS opened its doors on Feb 20th, 2003 by offering Cultural Exchange Programs for youths. The main…

AuPairCare wins Global Youth Travel Award for Effective Use of Marketing

…AuPairCare is dedicated to matching families in the United States with international au pairs who provide live-in childcare as part of the Department of State cultural exchange programme. Since 1989…

GeoVisions announces ‘Teaching Beyond Borders’ article series by journalist Saleha Soadat

…fellow teachers, and, most importantly, fostering cross-cultural exchange by showcasing their own culture and heritage. Each article in the series focuses on a different exchange teacher , exploring their personal…

Welcome to our new member – American Experience

…We understood the huge impact that international work experiences and cultural exchange programs could have on personal growth, especially for young students starting out. Our goal was simple, yet powerful:…

Welcome to our new member – IREX

…name International Research and Exchanges Board and our roots are in fostering the exchange of scholars, teachers, students, and ideas between the US and the Soviet Union and Eastern European…

Alliance Abroad Group (AAG) announces global expansion and the appointment of new CEO

…and CEO. “We are thrilled to announce the creation of an overseeing holding company, which will support the corporate governance and management of all our cultural exchange businesses. Alliance Strategies…

Be part of our growth: Alliance Abroad announces recruitment for key senior positions

…the increasing demand for international cultural exchange opportunities. In line with its expansion plans, Alliance Abroad is excited to open recruitment for a range of key new positions, including Business…

Alliance Strategies celebrates five years of exceptional growth and impact in South Africa

Alliance Strategies, a global leader in cultural exchange programs through its Alliance Abroad and GeoVisions subsidiaries, has announced the fifth anniversary of its South African hub, a milestone marked by…

Intrax acquires Center for International Career Development (CICD)

…like this, we strongly believe our programs are more important now than ever before. We are fortunate to be in a position to further strengthen our commitment to cultural exchange…

Love and travel, plus another Zoom call, in the time of Coronavirus

…a small number of long-standing organisations, the sector’s niche travel products have evolved since the post-WWII era while maintaining the value of cultural exchange at the core. The youth travel…

WYSE Travel Confederation calls on governments to support international travel businesses

…fostering international peace through travel and cultural exchange since 1949. WYSE Travel Confederation’s research over the years suggests that young people contribute to the social and economic power of international…

Mental health and travel: Shifting Perspectives in Secondary Exchange Programs

…influences our ability to cope with change, transition and life events.” (Dr Lynne Friedli, 2004) Challenges faced on exchange When a student embarks on an exchange program, they experience a…

WYSE Travel Confederation opposes the inclusion of J-1 visas in the Presidential Proclamation on Immigration

…participate in cultural exchange programmes. WYSE Travel Confederation, the only global travel trade association of organisations serving young travellers, is strongly opposed to the inclusion of J-1 visas within the…

Crisis Management: Winter Work & Travel 2021

…advocate the reopening of visa appointments to allow participants to take part in the 2021 Work and Travel Program. The pandemic has created new challenges for the entire Cultural Exchange…

WYSE Travel Confederation announces winners of the 2022 Global Youth Travel Awards

…and Inclusion Initiative Council on International Exchange (CIEE) – Pledge to develop a diverse workforce Notable Innovation InterExchange and Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) – Ambassadors Fund for Summer…

Educatius launches Community Impact Fund Competition to empower global youth

…organization is dedicated to nurturing global citizens equipped to address the world’s challenges head-on. Participants in Educatius’ high school programs abroad gain global perspectives, academic advantages, cultural exchange opportunities, and…