May 31, 2018 | Volunteer Travel
News Shakthi Eurasia Exchange recently celebrated their 5th anniversary with their theme – 5 Years of Impact. Established in 2013, Shakthi Eurasia Exchange have hosted 3,400 international volunteers and students with 85% of these participating in child care,...
May 29, 2018 | Advocacy, Cultural Exchange, Exchange Visitor Program
News The US Department of State has an important update for J-1 Exchange Visitor Program sponsors, participants, and advocates. The department sent the following message this week to WYSE Travel Confederation: As you know, the Department of State facilitates a...
Apr 25, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, Language Travel, Webinars
News “Internationally it was easier with press, but locally it was difficult,” said Johannes Kraus, chairperson of Education South Africa (EduSA) during a recent WYSE webinar about gaining press attention and lobbying lessons learned during the now five-year battle...
Apr 11, 2018 | Cultural Exchange, NWW-News
The European commission wants to recognise innovative, inclusive, culturally diverse and sustainable practices in tourism development by European cities. That’s why, on the initiative of the European Parliament, the Commission has now launched the European...
Mar 25, 2018 | Cultural Exchange
News The George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies, in collaboration with The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority is expanding the 2018 Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Innovation Challenge. The initiative now is not only aimed at...
Mar 16, 2018 | Cultural Exchange
News Two major US news organisations are reporting that the Trump administration is considering restrictions on visas for Chinese students and other citizens, as part of a forthcoming package of tariffs and investment restrictions against China. The Wall Street...