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Looking to 2023 with the Study Abroad Panel
Nina Slupphaugh Study Abroad Chair“I love student exchange and international education! I truly believe that we provide something important, both to the individual people involved and also as a...
WYSE Travel Confederation: Growth and developments in the digital nomad market since COVID-19
As outlined in WYSE Travel Confederation’s New Horizons IV: A global study of the youth and student traveller, the rise of the digital nomad was already evident, even before the pandemic. In New...
Is ChatGPT coming for our jobs?
Hailed as an AI game-changer, ChatGPT seems to be taking the world by storm. But is it all its hyped up to be? And should us humans be worried? Read on; we put it to the test. WYSE: Hey, we hear...
Tourism Adventure Group merges accommodation brands Base Backpackers and Nomads
WYSE Travel Confederation Member Tourism Adventure Group has announced the merge of its travel accommodation brands, Base Backpackers and Nomads. Renewed confidence in the international travel...
CAPAA Welcomes Anna Prasad as its new Chair
CAPAA, the Cultural Au Pair Association of Australia, is pleased to announce its new Chair, Anna Prasad. Anna has been working in the Au pair sector for close to 5 years and is currently managing...
Coming in 2023: New Horizons 5, the global study of youth and student travel
The youth traveller stays longer and spends more, but how do we know this? Twenty years of the study dedicated to understanding young travellers, New Horizons. The fifth iteration of the New...
Five ways to get the attention of prospects and competitors
At this year's World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Lisbon, Portugal, WYSE Travel Confederation’s Research and Education Manager Wendy Morrill outlined five ways that you can attract...
WYSE Travel Confederation announces winners of the 2022 Global Youth Travel Awards
MEDIA RELEASE The winners of the six Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTA) were announced during a gala dinner on 30 September, during the final evening of the 2022 World Youth and Student Travel...
Building back and renewed advocacy initiatives at WYSE Travel Confederation 2022 Annual General Meeting
Members and guests attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of WYSE Travel Confederation ahead of the 2022 World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Lisbon, Portugal on Tuesday, 27...
WYSE Travel Confederation 2022 Board and Sector Panel ratifications
The following members were confirmed to the Management Board and Sector Panels during the 2022 Annual General Meeting of WYSE Travel Confederation, held on 27 September ahead of the World Youth and...
BYTAP responds to Minister for Travel & Trade on role of Working Holiday Makers
Since Australia reopened its borders to Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) in December 2021, a third of the usual number of WHMS are currently in Australia. What's more, there is a backlog of over 13,000...
90 years young and a new generation hihostels.com
It’s 2022 and the International Youth Hostel Federation, also known as Hostelling International (HI) celebrates 90 years since its very first International Conference in Amsterdam in 1932. Over...
Ask Us Anything: Terri Hamilton, Brigham Young University
What does study abroad look like post-COVID? Hear about some of the changes in this episode of Ask Us Anything by WYSE Travel Confederation. In this conversation, you’ll hear Terri Hamilton of...
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. In this conversation, you’ll hear from Clare...
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. Fabiana discusses the most popular...
Beds & Bars Ltd takes home Investors in People Platinum for a third time
Mark Vaughan, People Director at Beds & Bars Ltd, announced the win of the group's third platinum award from Investors in People, one of very few in the hospitality industry to have achieved...
BYTAP Sends a Warm ‘Konnichiwa’ to Prime Minister Albanese
The Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP) has congratulated Prime Minister Albanese and welcomed the new Australian government at a critical time for the youth tourism sector. It is...
AIFS Abroad named 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards finalist
WYSE Travel Confederation member, AIFS Abroad, is pleased to announce that it is a top 5 finalist for the Innovation in Diversity Award in the 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards. The Innovation in...
Australia budgets 30% increase in WHM visas
The 2022-23 budget made public on 29 March by the Morrison Government announced a 30% increase in the number of Work and Holiday (WH) visas available for 2022-2023. The announcement has been...
Intrax acquires Center for International Career Development (CICD)
WYSE Travel Confederaion member Intrax Inc has acquired Center for International Career Development (CICD), a fellow U.S. Department of State designated J-1 Visa Sponsor. The merger serves not only...
Euroventure’s GOAT Roadtrip assists in movement of refugees to the UK
GOAT Roadtrip, Euroventure's sister company, has set up a team of volunteers to assist in the movement of refugees to the UK as part of the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ refugee scheme. On Friday, 18 March,...
Adapting to the Live Anywhere Travel Revolution
Executive interview with Airbnb at ITB Berlin Convention 2022 Kathrin Anselm, General Manager, DACH, CEE & Russia, Airbnb Lea Jordan, techtalk.travel Adaptability was the key takeaway from an...
In memoriam of Erik Henny
Erik Peter Henny1948 – 2022 We are saddened to hear of the unexpected death of long-standing WYSE Travel Confederation member, Erik Henny, whilst on holiday with his family. Those of you who were...
WYSE Travel Confederation’s statement on Ukraine
PRESS RELEASE 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...
WYSE Travel Confederation launches fifth New Horizons study on global youth and student travel
New Horizons combines information on the social and cultural aspects of young travellers (backgrounds, motivations, and experiences) with data on travel behaviours (purchasing, booking, product search and destinations visited).
Culture and the importance of youth travel
David Chapman, Director General of WYSE Travel Confederation spoke at the Bridging Cultures Through Travel Conference hosted by CultSense and ATLAS, the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education and Research, on Wednesday, 14 June.
Tourism Adventure Group appoints new CEO
Tourism Adventure Group (TAG), a world-renowned player in the youth travel experiences market, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tom Cooney as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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.