A one-voice
approach
We raise awareness of youth and student travel as one of the fastest growing sectors within travel and tourism, supporting 67 million jobs and generating 2.4% of global GDP.
When advocating on behalf of the industry, we champion policies that are inclusive, pro – growth and based on solid research.
COVID-19 10-point youth travel recovery plan
WYSE Travel Confederation calls on governments to support travel and tourism businesses based on our Ten-Point Youth Travel Recovery Plan, originally published in May 2020.
The Cultural Exchange best practice working group
San Diego Declaration
During the 2012 World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) held in San Diego, USA, WYSE Travel Confederation hosted a roundtable discussion with UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and government representatives on the state of the global youth travel industry. The outcome of the meeting was the San Diego Declaration on Youth, Student and Educational Travel, a landmark position paper that outlined key recommendations to support the growth of the youth travel industry, benefit destinations, and enable more young people to travel.
Sydney Declaration
Against the backdrop of increasing consolidation of major Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), a group of leading hostels and industry associations met during WYSTC Sydney in 2013 to formulate a position statement regarding online distribution practices.
WYSE Up!
WYSE Travel Confederation’s development grant programme – WYSE Up! – is a worldwide challenge for innovative organisations new to our community, bringing them the chance for fast-track entrance to the heart of the global youth travel industry.
Travel Safety for LGBTQ+ Travellers