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When and where will recovery begin?
This article based on the August edition of WYSE’s COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey takes a look at when youth travel businesses in different world regions are expecting economic recovery to begin.
Investment in digital shift stymied drop in demand for youth travel programmes
The August edition of the COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey takes a look at the extent to which internships, study abroad and other travel-based educational and cultural exchange programmes have gone digital this year and what the digital shift might look like for 2021.
Viajero Hostels opens 12th property in Latin America
Viajero Hostels has opened the doors of its new property in Medellín, Colombia’s second largest city.
The impact of visas goes beyond cultural exchange programmes
We take a look at data from the July edition of the COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey and the impact of the United States’ suspension of the J-1 visa. We also consider the move of some cultural exchange programmes online and the impacts of visa uncertainty on the youth travel industry.
Social distancing equates to 66% drop in revenue for youth travel accommodation
The July edition of WYSE Travel Confederation’s COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey takes a look at how distancing measures are impacting capacity and revenue for hostels and other providers of youth travel accommodation.
Students want to come back! How New York City’s 92Y Residence is holding steady during the storm
We talked to Sandy Cohen, Director of 92Y Residence, part of New York City cultural and community centre 92Y, about how the student residence has weathered the crisis so far.
Spotlight on educational and cultural exchange travel after the US suspends visas for one of the most popular programmes for youth globally
Outlook might soon take a turn for the worse for cultural exchange specialists and those who partner with them.
WYSE Travel Confederation opposes the inclusion of J-1 visas in the Presidential Proclamation on Immigration
WYSE Travel Confederation believes that suspension of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program represents a significant and unnecessary barrier to international youth mobility.
June a small turning point for the youth travel industry, but hopes are mostly set on 2021
The fourth edition of the COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey revealed a small shift in business prospects for 2020, as well as a small improvement to the anticipated change in demand for the calendar year.
Love and travel, plus another Zoom call, in the time of Coronavirus
We talked with industry veteran, Carl Michel of The Strategy Exchange, about his thoughts on recovery for the youth travel market.
Experiencing Dublin from your bedroom in Ohio: Study abroad challenges during COVID-19
The wake of COVID-19 led to major disruptions for students. Now universities are asking how do you offer the cultural experiences that students missed out on in their study abroad destinations?
Tiritose Sustainable Travel supports local communities in response to COVID-19 impacts
Tiritose Sustainable Travel has created an emergency response programme that provides relief to households affected by the economical impacts of COVID-19.