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STA Travel sales of round-the-world airfares soar

Aug 19, 2015 | Flights, Tour Operators, Transportation

STA Travel has seen sales of round-the-world airfares soar by 20% in comparison to last year as young people head off to explore, work and live overseas. Glen Mintrim, STA Travel UK managing director, said: “The job market is still very tough for young people in the...

International students to get instant support at Sydney Airport

Jul 24, 2015 | Transportation

Thousands of international students intending to study in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, will receive support on arrival at Sydney Airport with the opening of the International Student Airport Welcome Desk. Stuart Ayres, Australia’s Minister for Trade,...

WYSE members StudentUniverse and Bus2alps partner to offer discounted flights for students

Jun 26, 2015 | Flights, International Students, Members, Study Abroad

WYSE Travel Confederation members StudentUniverse and Bus2alps have partnered together to offer discount flights for students. Read the full report: StudentUniverse, a leading resource for student travel discounts, today announced that it has partnered with Bus2alps,...

KAYAK.co.uk partners with StudentUniverse UK to integrate discounted student airline tickets

May 20, 2015 | Flights, Members, Transportation, Youth Travel

StudentUniverse, a leading resource for student travel discounts and WYSE Travel Confederation member, today announced that it has extended a successful US partnership with discount airfare aggregator KAYAK into the UK. Through this agreement, KAYAK.co.uk will now...

What makes a great airline? Millennial travellers tell us what matters when flying

Feb 10, 2015 | Millennial Travellers, Transportation

You may think that millennials would be after in-flight WiFi and free peanuts when flying, but responses from WYSE Travel Confederation’s Millennial Traveller survey indicated that punctuality and comfort are the top two factors that millennials consider contribute to...

Why youth travel is key for the future of Emirates' business

Nov 7, 2014 | Transportation, Youth Travel

Tim Lowther, Manager Leisure Market and Special Segments in Emirates Global Sales, talked to WYSE Travel Confederation during WYSTC to explain why supporting the annual event makes great business sense. For Emirates this market sector is hugely important for two key...