Sep 7, 2018 | Accommodation, New Horizons, Youth Travel
News We are excited to announce HI USA has recently opted to become an Elite member of WYSE Travel Confederation. As HI USA sets its path to becoming recognised as an advocate for youth travel, they are now better positioned with the tools, resources and networking...
Aug 17, 2018 | Advocacy, Cultural Exchange, Exchange Visitor Program, Youth Travel
News President Donald Trump introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in November 2017. The new tax law has implications for interns, au pairs, Summer Work Travel participants, trainees and other participants of the US Exchange Visitor Program who have earned money while...
Aug 16, 2018 | New Horizons, Research, Youth Travel
News Young travellers are seeking more activities and experiences while travelling, according to findings of WYSE Travel Confederation’s global New Horizons IV Survey of travellers under the age of 35. The New Horizons IV Survey indicates that the desire for...
Jul 13, 2018 | Members, Rail, Transportation, Youth Travel
News WYSE Travel Confederation members, SANDEMANs NEW Europe and Interrail, have joined forces in a new partnership, offering Interrail Pass holders a 20% discount on the unique walking tours offered by SANDEMANs. With over 90 different tours and over 500 tour groups...
Jul 13, 2018 | Study Abroad, Youth Travel
News This week the UK released its vision for a new relationship with the European Union. The long-awaited Brexit white paper has been described as the most important document since the June 2016 referendum. The white paper says the government seeks “a principled and...
Jun 21, 2018 | Accommodation, Members, Youth Travel
News Hostelling International USA (HI USA) is setting out to change the way people around the world take showers. The project is called the “Million Gallon Challenge” and it began with a plan to address a crisis in California. “In 2014, we were looking for innovative...
