News - WYSE Travel Confederation

Finding the right box for South Africa’s EFL industry

Apr 25, 2018

“Internationally it was easier with press, but locally it was difficult,” said Johannes Kraus, chairperson of Education South Africa (EduSA) during a recent WYSE webinar about gaining press attention and lobbying lessons learned during the now five-year battle between...

Meet our newest member: Welcome To Travel

Apr 23, 2018

Interview with Adam Ogle, Co-Founder/Director Tell us your story. How did Welcome To Travel organisation get started? Darryl and I (co-founder) have known each other 20 years and this project is really the result of things we’ve taken from both travelling and working...

WYSE accommodation members: promote your health and safety initiatives

Apr 19, 2018

WYSE Travel Confederation is encouraging youth travel accommodation members to promote their safe environment for young travellers by participating in a self-certification programme.

“Without equity there is no development” – The 63rd Ministerial Meeting of the Americas focuses on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism

Apr 19, 2018

The UNWTO held its 63 Regional Commission for the Americas (CAM) in Madrid on April 16, 2018.

Former UNWTO Secretary-General Dr. Taleb Rifai receives new appointment

Apr 17, 2018

Former UNWTO Secretary-General Dr. Taleb Rifai has been named the chairman of the International Advisory Board at the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT).

AFS to help 1,000 Asian students study in Japan

Apr 16, 2018

AFS Japan to implement a new scholarship programme focused on facilitating intercultural exchange and understanding between teenagers in Japan and 20 other Asian countries.

European Capital of Smart Tourism will recognise innovative and inclusive tourism development

Apr 11, 2018

The European Commission launches the European Capital of Smart Tourism to recognise outstanding achievements in smart, innovative, sustainable and inclusive tourism by European cities.

Hanover launches new CRM suitable for cultural exchange companies of all sizes

Apr 11, 2018

Hanover, a product of WYSE Travel Confederation member Cleversteam, now has new versions of its market-leading Work and Travel CRM.

Meet our newest member: April Eighth

Apr 9, 2018

Interview with Mei Li, FounderTell us your story – especially about your name! How did April Eighth get started? Years ago, when I was a young lady having graduated from a regular Chinese university, I dreamed of a better future, but like many couldn’t afford to pay...

Meet our newest member: Students Partners

Apr 5, 2018

Students Partners is a Peruvian Cultural Exchange Organization dedicated and committed to providing international experiences that allow intellectual and personal development for our participants.

STS charting a new course with Elite WYSE Travel Confederation membership

Apr 3, 2018

This year STS is celebrating 60 years of organising education and cultural exchange trips for youth and students. STS has also been a long time WYSE Travel Confederation member, but recently opted to become an Elite member.

Meet to our newest member: Euroventure Travel Ltd

Mar 27, 2018

Tell us your story. How did Euroventure Travel Ltd get started? It began as a pitch for a £4,000 grant from the business incubator at University of Leeds to start a company that organised interrail packages for students. We threw together a website, paid for some...