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Urban Adventures publishes 2020 list of best street food destinations

Jan 17, 2020

With the annual arrival of countless Where to Travel This Year lists, global day tours operator Urban Adventures wants to give you a different kind of resolution to add to your 2020 travel plans: where to eat on the street.

Cultural Homestay International gives back to the local community

Jan 10, 2020

Over the 2019 holiday season, exchange students gave back as a thank you to the community that is playing host to them.

WYSE Travel Confederation lends its support to Australian tourism industry amid ongoing wildfires

Jan 10, 2020

David Chapman, Director General of WYSE Travel Confederation talks to several Australian WYSE members regarding the Australian bushfires.

Hostels vs hotels: Differences in London accommodations performance

Jan 8, 2020

This month, STR considers whether private rooms in hostels are a potential equaliser of ADR between hostels and hotels. Are private rooms in ‘poshtels’ and boutique-style hostels closing the price gap between hostels and their hotel competition?

Revisiting 2019 predictions for the youth travel market

Jan 2, 2020

We are kicking off the new decade with an update on seven youth travel predictions made by industry professionals at the beginning of 2019.

Enjoying Amsterdam in 2020 (and beyond) means giving more to the destination

Jan 2, 2020

Amsterdam is asking more from overnight guests and those who prefer a guided tour of the city this year. Effective 1 January 2020, the City of Amsterdam will collect a fixed, base tax of EUR 3 per person per night for stays in hotels and hostels.

Meet the new members of 2019

Dec 24, 2019

Welcome to all our new members of 2019. We are delighted to see our network continue to grow, allowing us to offer you even more opportunities to trade and forge global partnerships to develop your business.

Welcome to our new member – Busabout

Dec 20, 2019

Busabout is a youth-focused travel and tour operator in Europe, Asia and North America for independent-minded travellers.

Welcome to our new member – Way Hostel Madrid

Dec 20, 2019

Way Hostel Madrid is a mid-size youth hostel (120 beds) in Madrid’s city centre. We have been running for 10 years now and have been top rated in different OTA´s since our opening.

Our latest member interview – Eduvoyage

Dec 19, 2019

Eduvoyage, a sub-brand of ITL World based in the Middle East, focuses on enriching education through travel.

Welcome to our new member – Grit Cultural Exchange

Dec 17, 2019

Grit Cultural Exchange is committed to promoting international understanding and mutual respect through cultural exchange. We specialize in Work Abroad, Intern/Trainee Programmes, Short-term homestays, Au Pair and Study abroad programmes.

Welcome to our new member – Scivi Travel

Dec 13, 2019

Scivi Travel is an inbound educational tour operator in Vietnam with a dedicated team of travel professionals and educators and a wide network of local experts.

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