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International Tourism Maintains Strong Momentum
Madrid, Spain, 10 October 2018 – According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest barometer, international tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017.
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Hostels the secret to travel happiness
The purpose of a trip, length of stay, and types of activities in the destination all factor into the level of happiness young people find in travelling and so does the type of accommodation used.
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Summer camp goes mobile with the launch of the new Camp Leaders app.
WYSE Travel Confederation’s member Smaller Earth releases their brand new summer camp app
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Women in travel and Hospitality (WITH) convene at WYSTC and outline plan for mentoring platform
Women from around the globe gathered at the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Edinburgh last Friday, to discuss the barriers to women reaching senior leadership positions in the travel industry.
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Red Rocks Rwanda contributes to the gorilla naming ceremony 2018
Kwita Izina 2018, Rwanda’s annual baby gorilla naming ceremony, took place on September 7 at the edge of the volcanoes national Park , home to the last surviving mountain gorillas. Launched in 2005 and now in its 14th edition, Kwita Izina derives from Rwanda’s...
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Welcome to our newest member – made
Made is an award-winning tourism marketing, representation and PR enterprise with offices in London and New York. Our client base includes private and public-sector companies in the entertainment, hospitality & leisure and sports industries. We also offer a destination marketing service.
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Welcome to our newest member – Urban Adventures
Urban Adventures are for those who want to get away from the tourist crowds and really connect with a city, with a local by their side.
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2018 Global Youth Travel Awards winners
The 2018 Global Youth Travel Awards have been announced on the final evening of the 2018 World Youth and Student Travel Conference. Find out who are winners are and their award winning initiatives.
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Welcome to our newest member – Hostelling Scotland
Hostelling Scotland welcomes visitors from all over the world, providing affordable, welcoming accommodation in some of the best locations across Scotland.
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Which cities are favoured by young travellers?
Yesterday, the early birds got the worms during findings from new questions included in the fourth iteration of WYSE Travel Confederation’s New Horizons Survey of global youth travel were shared with WYSTC delegates. Professor Greg Richards, long-time research advisor...
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What value can be placed on digital nomads?
Driven by cheap travel, freelance work, the internet, and the sharing economy, a new traveller is emerging: the digital nomad. Why should we care about digital nomads? This and other questions were raised at the 2018 World Youth and Student Travel Conference...
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Renewed focus on advocacy and trading events at WYSE Travel Confederation 2018 Annual General Meeting
An enthusiastic and energised group of members attended the WYSE Travel Confederation 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Sector Panel elections against the magical backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Edinburgh. Three...
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