Protection for globetrotters in times of COVID-19
Although the travel restrictions caused by the Coronavirus pandemic have not yet been lifted, many globetrotters are eager to start travelling again. Over the last few months, the importance of high-quality international health insurance has become undisputed....
Reflections on 40 years of global youth tourism, by Julian Ledger
Former CEO of YHA Australia, Julian Ledger began his career with YHA in 1978. Following his retirement on 15 May 2020, we talk to Julian as he reflects on the changes he has witnessed in the youth travel industry over the decades. What are the biggest changes in...
Internsplus moves internships online
Internsplus, a Business All Stars accredited company based in Dublin, is continuing to provide vital work experience for students via a range of virtual internships. Global travel restrictions have forced interns to return to their home countries, and incoming interns...
Increased focus on visa regulations and collaboration for youth travel to survive the COVID-19 crisis
Concerns about visa regulations are on the rise while marketing has become the least of worries for travel businesses, according to findings of WYSE Travel Confederation’s May edition of the COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey.[1] In their search for new sources of...