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SANDEMANs NEW Europe announces expansion to Porto

Feb 22, 2018 | Members, Tour Operators

News SANDEMANs NEW Europe, a WYSE Travel Confederation member and one of the world’s largest promoters of city walking tours, has announced the upcoming launch of tours (both FIT and private) and other ground services in Porto. Famous for pioneering the FREE Tour...

Can travel tour booking OTAs and tour operators work together for sustainable tourism?

Dec 8, 2017 | Advocacy, Partners, Tour Operators

News Youth travellers value experiences and that’s not going unnoticed by online travel agents (OTAs). Tour booking OTAs such as GetYourGuide and Viator have experienced a growth surge in recent years which has led to rapid consolidation and acquisition within the...

Australia edu-tour company Small World Journeys awarded federal grant

Nov 8, 2017 | Members, Tour Operators

News Northern Australia-based Small World Journeys has received a small business federal grant and special recognition by the Australian government. The WYSE Travel Confederation member was featured in the annual Our North, Our Future white paper, which was recently...

What’s hot, and what’s not, in youth travel tours

Oct 18, 2017 | Cultural Exchange, Members, Tour Operators

News From new “experiential” offerings by Airbnb, to fresh techniques for optimising websites, to having a plan in place for a variety of potential dangers – companies leading youth travel tours have a lot to consider for staying relevant in the ever-evolving market....

The Dragon Trip creates new budget backpacking tour in South East Asia

Aug 17, 2017 | Members, Tour Operators

WYSE Travel Confederation member The Dragon Trip specialises in offering adventure travel for young people, on a budget, in Asia. Over the last 6 years, they have taken over 5,000 people on tours to China and Japan and have now established a series of new journeys...

Skyscanner is being bought by China's Ctrip for £1.4 billion

Nov 24, 2016 | Tour Operators

Scotland-based travel search firm, Skyscanner has agreed to be acquired by Ctrip, China’s largest online travel company. The terms of the acquisition value Skyscanner at approximately £1.4 billion and the deal is expected to close by the end of 2016. Skyscanner,...