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Educatius UK Achieves Prestigious BSA Preliminary Accreditation
Underscoring Student Welfare and Safety Manchester, United Kingdom – Educatius UK, a leading provider of high school exchange programs, is proud to announce its Preliminary Accreditation by the...
WeTravel releases second annual travel trends report
Drawing insights from over 600 global travel businesses across six markets, WeTravel's second annual travel trends report, titled What’s Ahead For Travel Booking and Payments, explores emerging...
Welcome to our new member – Haka House
1. Tell us your story. How did Haka House get started? Haka as a tourism brand in NZ has a long history, with founder Ryan Sanders launching the first accommodation arm, Haka Lodges, in 2011 to...
Isabelle Gruner takes over management of Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
As of January 2024, Isabelle Gruner will take over the management of Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof, a hostel with 190 beds in the heart of Interlaken, Switzerland. Isabelle takes over from Marianne...
New year, new looks: extensive hotel renovations at three MEININGER Hotels in 2024
Berlin in January 2024 The European hotel group is investing in comprehensive renovations of three properties: one in Munich and two in Vienna, as part of over 10 larger-scale hotel refurbishments...
WYSE Travel Confederation invites members to co-exhibit at ITB Berlin 2024
The World Youth, Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is pleased to announce that it will once again host the WYSE Village at ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, on 5-7...
Meet the new WYSE members of 2023
Welcome to all our new members of 2023. We are delighted to see our network continue to grow, allowing us to offer you even more opportunities to trade and forge global partnerships to develop your...
Top 10 WYSE news articles from 2023
WYSE Travel Confederation: Growth and developments in the digital nomad market since COVID-19The rise of digital nomads, identified as a niche market in 2017, has surged to around 35 million...
Design-driven hostel brand launches to cater to emerging tourism segments
The launch of a new hostel brand is set to help NZ cater to growing local and international demand from flashpackers, digital nomads, and other emerging market segments seeking community-driven...
Be part of our growth: Alliance Abroad announces recruitment for key senior positions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alliance Abroad, winner of this year's Best Work Experience Provider at the Global Youth Travel Awards, is adding several senior positions to its global team to meet the...
Thank you and welcome: WYSE 2024 Management Board and Sector Panels
At the end of 2023, we will be bidding farewell to some of the valued members of the WYSE Travel Confederation Management Board and Sector Panels. The Confederation would like to take this time to...
Four for 2024
What will define youth travel in the near future? Based on what we hear on the ground and what we see in the data, here are four things that we think the youth travel industry can act on in 2024. 1....
Strong demand and responsible travel choices expected to flow into 2024
WYSE Travel Confederation’s community of youth and student travel specialists was represented by Director General David Chapman in this year’s Titans of Tourism panel discussion. Hosted by WYSE...
Travel + ______ = Happiness
How happy are you from travelling? From one to ten, what would you say? Five? Nine? 6.66? But before you rate your happiness, tell us this: how many activities did you do on your last trip? We might...
CAS Trips Unveils Community-Led Service Trips
Global student travel tour operator CAS Trips announces the launch of CLS (Community-Led Service) Trips. As of today, CAS Trips invites schools and students aged 14-18 to explore eight destinations....
Viajero Hostels opens in Huacachina, Perú
On 1 December 2023, Viajero Hostels opened in Huacachina, Perú, welcoming all Viajeros - travellers - from around the world. A member of WYSE Travel Confederation, Viajero Hostels is the renowned...
Gen Z, OTAs and group travel
Many factors shape the type of accommodation chosen by travellers, including supply in the destination, duration of stay, purpose of the trip and budget. When it comes to budget, hostels are an...
Welcome to our new member – Divan International
1. Tell us your story. How did Divan International get started? Divan International came into existence in 1992 as a travel agency. 28 years ago, it changed to specialize into cultural exchange...
Welcome to our new member – IREX
1. Tell us your story. How did IREX get started? IREX is a global development and education organization based in Washington, DC. We were originally founded in 1968 under the name International...
Welcome to our new member Hopscotch Travel
1. Tell us your story. How did Hopscotch Travel get started? Hopscotch was made by young people, for young people. We’re hard workers, problem solvers, and team players who are incredibly passionate...
UNWTO recognises WYSE Travel Confederation among longest-standing Affiliate Members
UNWTO formally recognised WYSE Travel Confederation among its longest-standing Affiliate Members, at the Award Ceremony organised during the 44th Affiliate Members Plenary Session, held on 16...
Welcome to our new member – Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers
1. Tell us your story. How did Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers get started? I was unemployed, lurking around having fun and surfing, after 10 years abroad, surfing and travelling. I was a silent...
Capsule Services to open new hotel in Lucerne in spring 2024
In spring 2024, in the middle of the beautiful old town of Lucerne, Capsule Services will open the doors of its newest Capsule Hotel. In 2018, the first Capsule Hotel in Switzerland opened in...
Welcome to our new member – Discova
1. What makes Discova different from your competitors? People: in all of our destinations, we use local people to create and manage our products. By doing that, we ensure we will provide our clients...
Welcome to our new member – DIVEP
At DIVEP, we take pride in offering high-quality cultural exchange programs
Hopscotch Travel launches International Internship Bursary
Hopscotch Travel has announced its International Internship Bursary; an initiative…
Welcome to our new member – MAD Foundation
The MAD (Make a Difference) Foundation helps people in some of the world’s poorest countries to help themselves, by working with them at a grassroots level to develop much needed community...
Federal cap on backpackers raises concerns for regional Western Australia
Tourism Council Western Australia urgently urges the Federal Government to reject proposals limiting Working Holiday Maker visas to a mere 12 months, citing the profound negative implications for...
Meet the new Travel Safety Sector Panellists
Insurance companies and organisations operating in risk management, safeguarding, travel safety and child protection are represented by the Travel Safety Sector Panel.
Welcome to our new member Ediphi
At Ediphi, we provide students with leading-edge career training through international and virtual internships, in partnership with schools and businesses across the globe.
Meet the new Study Abroad panellist
Jacqui Fox joined the Study Abroad Panel on 1 January 2024. With a long history working within the industry, we look forward to seeing what the next three years bring.Hi Jacqui! Welcome to the Study...
Welcome to our new member – Yalla Basta
YallaBasta is an award-winning travel company and Israel’s leading food tours provider.
Meet the new WYSE Management Board Chair
I’m excited about how generational change in the workforce will drive a need for innovation and new technology.
Meet our new Accommodation Panel Chair
We are delighted to count on Diogo’s invaluable support and guidance for the Accommodation Panel.
Welcome to our new member – Kiwi Experience
Kiwi Experience is New Zealand’s only dedicated Hop On Hop Off and Small Group Operator.
Welcome to our new member Leisure Accommodation Collective
The Leisure Accommodation Collective is a collection of youth travel and accommodation venues across Australia and New Zealand. 1. To add to the above, can you elaborate a little more on who you are...