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Giant inflatable flamingo or portable disco ball?
If you could pack one of those non-essential items for your next trip, which would it be? Or maybe one is essential to your next trip?*
Potential millennial demand for creative tourism experiences – research from South Africa
Creative tourism, or the active participation by tourists in creative activities in the destination, was one of the growth areas for youth tourism identified by WYSE Travel Confederation as far back as 2005 (WYSE/UNWTO, 2005).
Welcome to our new member – Amistat Hostels
With brand-new refurbished hostels in major South European capital cities, Amistat stands out by delivering exceptional experiences and facilitating connections among travellers.
Welcome to our new member – Alliance Visas
With a focus on client needs, safety, and innovation, Alliance Visas offers unique solutions in youth travel.
Five ways to get involved with New Horizons 5
It’s time for the New Horizons 5 survey, our community’s global study of youth and student travel.
Dubai Welcomes Global Hospitality Recruitment Powerhouse, Alliance Abroad
Alliance Abroad, the renowned leader in global hospitality recruitment and cultural exchange, expands its presence with a new office in Dubai.
Welcome to our new member: CHE Intercultural Exchange
CHE Intercultural Exchange specializes exclusively in serving the Japanese market, providing educational tourism for 12–17 year olds.
Welcome to our new member: Worldwide Friends
Worldwide Friends Iceland (WF) was founded in 2001 as a non-governmental, non-profit organisation promoting nature and peace-oriented activities among people.
Federal budgets hit Working Holiday Makers at a time when youth tourism is struggling
From 1 July 2023, the cost of a visa sub-class 417 (Working Holiday) and visa sub-class 462 (Work & Holiday) to Australia will rise from $510 to $640.
Activities and accommodation type in the youth travel market
Ahead of New Horizons 5, we dipped into existing data on the relationship between the types of accommodation that young travellers use and the activities they undertake.
WYSE Travel Confederation doubles budget for 2023 World Youth and Student Travel Conference hosted buyer programme
WYSE Travel Confederation is redoubling its efforts to support the attendance of new buyers looking to build new connections within the industry at WYSTC.
Welcome to our new member: Discover Qatar
Discover Qatar is the DMC of Qatar Airways and partner of Qatar Tourism. Its goal is to continue advancing Qatar as a premium tourist destination.