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Unemployment plagues young people around the world

Oct 9, 2013 | Reports, Work and Travel, Youth Travel

In many countries, youth employment is understood as a pressing domestic issue. But the proper lens is global: From Europe to North America to the Middle East, unemployment among young people has swelled into a veritable epidemic, one that threatens economic growth...

BTN: Tourism Australia release new youth market travel trends survey

Oct 5, 2013 | Reports, Research, Youth Travel

Tourism Australia have released their latest youth tourism figures for the last six months since December 2012 and they have shown some interesting trends in the market. According to the statistics, which can be found on TA’s website, arrival figures for the...

British Hospitality Association welcomes government pledge to simplify Chinese tourist visas

Oct 2, 2013 | Reports

A government pledge to simplify the visa process for Chinese visitors to the UK following high profile industry lobbying has been welcomed by the British Hospitality Association. Home secretary Theresa May is seeking to bring in a joint visa application for the UK and...

New Horizons III – The Largest Ever Research on Youth and Student Travel

Sep 19, 2013 | New Horizons, Research, Volunteer Travel, Work and Travel

WYSE Travel Confederation Publishes New Horizons III – The Largest Ever Research on Youth and Student Travel Spending by youth travellers increased by 40% since 2007 Young people are travelling to gain cultural and work experience Report reveals increasing...

International Tourism Up by 12 Million Visitors Through April 2013

Aug 2, 2013 | Reports, UNWTO

International tourist arrivals grew by 4.3% in the first four months of 2013 to reach a total of 298 million, up from 286 million, despite a challenging global economic environment. Results were positive in all regions, with the strongest growth in Asia and the...

STAY WYSE Launches 7th Annual Survey of the Youth Travel Accommodation Industry

Aug 1, 2013 | Accommodation, Research

STAY WYSE, the global association representing the youth travel accommodation industry, has just launched its seventh annual survey reviewing the global business operations of the Youth Travel Accommodation Industry. The study establishes crucial business metrics and...