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New Horizons IV: Multi-country trips in the European youth travel market
New Horizons IV: Multi-country trips in the European youth travel market Published July 2019 Free Research categories: Consumer, Activities and tours This extract from the New Horizons IV Survey reports on findings related to multi-country trips,...
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The Learning Adventure launches school trips to South Korea
The Learning Adventure is incredibly proud to be one of the only school trip providers that take schools to South Korea, giving students the opportunity to head to the World Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul or to check out the K-Pop recording studios on a music school trip.
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Dragon Expeditions celebrates its latest development and the opening of the Yunhe Centre
For many of you who have known Dragon Expeditions from the early years, especially Apple, Dragon Expeditions came from very humble beginnings.
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Miami: Hostels’ next hot spot?
Despite the hostel industry’s ongoing evolution toward more stylish and sophisticated offerings that appeal to travelers of every ilk, the youth traveler remains an important demand-driver for the sector.
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Welcome to our new member – The Learning Adventure
The Learning Adventure offers educational experiences in the real world, covering a large number of destinations within China, Japan and Southeast Asia.
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Amsterdam to youth travellers: Take a hike!
This week the City Council of Amsterdam is on the verge of approving new tourist taxes that will take effect in 2020. On top of the existing 7% tax that overnight guests pay for their lodging, a flat fee of EUR 3 per person per night will be added.
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World Tourism Organization Leads Discussion on “Tourism Financing for the 2030 Agenda” at Aid for Trade Conference in Geneva
Tourism’s potential for driving the global sustainable development agenda takes center stage at a special event in Geneva, Switzerland.
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New international college launches in Bristol, UK
A new college for international students is being launched in the UK this week: Bristol International College (BIC) will accept its first intake of students in September 2020.
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Hispania, escuela de español acquires historic premises in Valencia
With plans to better the student experience, Hispania, escuela de español has acquired two villas from the collection of villas known as ‘Los chalets de los periodistas’ (The journalists’ villas) in one of Valencias idyllic quarters.
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Welcome to our new member – ISC-United
ISC-United was founded in 2013 and within 6 years has become a well-known organisation in the Russian international exchange programme market.
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Obituary – John Fleming
It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the passing of John Fleming. John was the Director of Compass Benefits since 2003, and a long-time member of WYSE Travel Confederation.
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StudentUniverse sees Global Growth
StudentUniverse, the UK’s leading student and youth travel booking site, has announced the brand’s continued global growth, as it launches to the Australian market.
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