News
Here you can find the latest industry news including updates from our members.
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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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2 Degrees Transformational Travel Becomes First Inbound Tour Operator to Earn EBI Level 1 Travel Safety Certification
EBI helped 2 Degrees Transformational Travel through a customised strategy in travel risk management, quality assurance, and safety standards.
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The Annual General Meeting of WYSE Travel Confederation
Members and guests attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Industry Panel ratifications of WYSE Travel Confederation ahead of the 2019 World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Lisbon.
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Welcome to our new member – American Tour Guide Association
American Tour Guide Association is a USA tour operator focusing on American history, heritage and culture. Tours include space programs, immigrant history, nature, US Civil Rights, government and entertainment.
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Welcome to our new member – A Room In The City
Stay at the very centre of San Sebastian, meet travellers & locals, share your experience, go surfing, enjoy the local food, get some sun at the beach, have some fun in the Old Town and come back to sleep in your great bed.
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Welcome to our new member – Georgian National Tourism Administration
Georgian National Tourism Administration is a Legal entity of Public law, a part of the system of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, independently conducting activity by state control.
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Welcome to our new member – IREX
IREX’s Exchange Program for Visiting Scholars supports foreign researchers, professors, and scientists to obtain J-1 “exchange visitor” visas to engage in collaborative research with U.S. host organizations while getting to know American culture firsthand.
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Event impact on hostel performance: Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The influx of festival goers who descend on Edinburgh for the Festival Fringe leads to stellar results for the Scottish capital’s hostel market.
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Presenting the finalists of the 2019 Global Youth Travel Awards
This year, we have received a record-breaking number of submissions for the nominated categories and votes for the consumer-voted awards.
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Meet Klook, WYSE Travel Confederation’s newest Elite Member
Klook gives travelers a seamless way to discover and book popular attractions, tours, local transportation, best foods, and unique experiences around the world on its website and award-winning app.
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bitemojo pushes for European expansion after 200,000 bites sold
Followed by the strong momentum of 2018-2019, bitemojo is seeking strategic investors from the youth travel industry to expand its traction in the European youth travel market.
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Call for support of bill to license hostels in New York City
New York City Council members will be presented with an opportunity to bring the hostels to the Big Apple, based on the introduction of a new licensing law by Councilman Mark Djonaj.
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