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10 things you might not know about the youth travel market
According to Diego Saez-Gil, Founder of WeHostels and VP at StudentUniverse, even after several years working in the youth travel market he doesn't stop getting surprised by how fascinating this...
Travel improves educational attainment & future success
A new survey, "Travel Improves Educational Attainment & Future Success," explores the impact of learning-focused travel on academic performance and career growth. The findings demonstrate...
Travel Types of the 21st century – Traveler vs. Tourist
Gomio.com examines the terminology of the modern travel industry. Make the mistake of calling a “hostel-traveler” a tourist and you may find yourself getting a cold shoulder and stink eye… if not...
Studying abroad helps students gain an edge on fellow classmates
StudentUniverse discusses the reasons why traveling abroad helps students enhance their personal and professional development. As students prepare to head back to college this Fall, many grapple...
EF Education First launches research project on language learning with Harvard graduate school of education faculty
Why do students from certain countries learn English more easily than students in other places? Why do the most effective strategies for teaching English to Russian and Chinese students differ...
The Economic and Social Value of the US J-1 Visa Programme
Faced with changes to US immigration legislation that could threaten educational and cultural exchanges in the country, WYSE Travel Confederation presents its own research which shows the major...
Ask Us Anything: Clare Weston, KILROY
Hear from KILROY, the largest youth and student travel agency in northern Europe, in this episode of Ask Us Anything by WYSE Travel Confederation.
Ask Us Anything: Fabiana Martilotta, Viajeros Sin Fronteras
Find out what’s going on in the student travel market of Uruguay in this interview with Fabiana Martilotta, Director General and CEO of Viajeros Sin Fronteras.
Beds & Bars Ltd takes home Investors in People Platinum for a third time
The Investors in People award recognises high-performing companies with a strong people culture.
BYTAP Sends a Warm ‘Konnichiwa’ to Prime Minister Albanese
BYTAP welcomes the new Australian government as Prime Minister Albanese travels to Japan for Quad Summit.
AIFS Abroad named 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards finalist
AIFS Abroad is a top 5 finalist for the Innovation in Diversity Award in the 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards.
Australia budgets 30% increase in WHM visas
The announcement has been welcomed by the youth tourism sector, which has begun welcoming travellers back to Australia
Intrax acquires Center for International Career Development (CICD)
The merger improves Intrax’s capacity to serve the Work & Travel, Intern and Trainee communities and adds the J-1 Teacher and Australia/New Zealand Work & Travel Programs to its list of designations.
Euroventure’s GOAT Roadtrip assists in movement of refugees to the UK
GOAT Roadtrip’s team of volunteers will assist in the movement of refugees to the UK as part of the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ refugee scheme.
Adapting to the Live Anywhere Travel Revolution
Adaptability was the key takeaway from an executive interview with Airbnb’s Kathrin Anselm during the ITB Berlin Convention on Wednesday, 9 March, 2022
In memoriam of Erik Henny
We are saddened to hear of the unexpected death of long-standing WYSE Travel Confederation member, Erik Henny, whilst on holiday with his family.
WYSE Travel Confederation’s statement on Ukraine
WYSE Travel Confederation is deeply concerned by the violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and supports calls for adherence to international law and the United Nations Charter.
Beds & Bars announces new Vienna property: St Christopher’s Inns Hostel and Belushi’s Bar
The new St Christopher’s Inns property in Vienna is the hostel chain’s 19th property in Europe, illustrating the company’s resilience in response to the pandemic.