News
Here you can find the latest industry news including updates from our members.
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Hostelling International appoints new CEO
Hostelling International appoints Brianda Lopez as the new CEO,
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YHA Australia’s Robert Henke retires after 42 years in the industry
After 42 years in the hostel sector and 18 years at YHA Australia, Robert Henke, Operations Manager is retiring.
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ClinkNOORD is one of the most wish-listed hostels in the world
ClinkNOORD in Amsterdam is the number one of the most desired hostel in the world, according to online booking platform, Hostelworld.
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The impact of visas goes beyond cultural exchange programmes
We take a look at data from the July edition of the COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey and the impact of the United States’ suspension of the J-1 visa. We also consider the move of some cultural exchange programmes online and the impacts of visa uncertainty on the youth travel industry.
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Social distancing equates to 66% drop in revenue for youth travel accommodation
The July edition of WYSE Travel Confederation’s COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey takes a look at how distancing measures are impacting capacity and revenue for hostels and other providers of youth travel accommodation.
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Students want to come back! How New York City’s 92Y Residence is holding steady during the storm
We talked to Sandy Cohen, Director of 92Y Residence, part of New York City cultural and community centre 92Y, about how the student residence has weathered the crisis so far.
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STR: Amsterdam hostels find green shoots
With many European hostels temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, good news for the hostel industry is in short supply. In Amsterdam, however, the tiniest of green shoots may have started to emerge for the beleaguered sector.
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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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WYSE Travel Confederation opposes the inclusion of J-1 visas in the Presidential Proclamation on Immigration
WYSE Travel Confederation believes that suspension of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program represents a significant and unnecessary barrier to international youth mobility.
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June a small turning point for the youth travel industry, but hopes are mostly set on 2021
The fourth edition of the COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey revealed a small shift in business prospects for 2020, as well as a small improvement to the anticipated change in demand for the calendar year.
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