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Spotlight on educational and cultural exchange travel after the US suspends visas for one of the most popular programmes for youth globally
Outlook might soon take a turn for the worse for cultural exchange specialists and those who partner with them.
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An update from the Cultural Exchange Panel
Carye Duffin, Chair of the Cultural Exchange Panel comments on the J-1 Visa suspension, provides a brief update on Panel activities and invites members to a Panel call.
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Reactions to the J-1 Visa suspension by members of the youth travel industry
WYSE Travel Confederation spoke to members of the cultural exchange sector to understand how the Proclamation will affect sponsors, agents and young travellers alike over the coming months.
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2019 Global Youth Travel Awards winners
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2019 Global Youth Travel Awards!
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Sunny days and lively nights attract WYSTC delegates to the buzzing capital of Portugal for business
More than 600 representatives are convening in Lisbon for the 28th World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC).
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Europe’s premier business conference for hostels brings record number to Amsterdam and announces launch in Americas
The fourth annual STAY WYSE Hostel Business Conference will bring 330+ representatives of companies specialised in hostels and other youth travel accommodation concepts to Amsterdam 31 January – 1 February 2019.
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