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Travel product development in the face of the pandemic
As of September, the expected change in demand for 2020 compared to 2019 seems to have levelled out at -70%. After a slight show of optimism (-62%) in June, there has been little change and the picture across world regions is similarly stable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marketing youth travel in the shadow of global crisis
The decision of businesses to de-prioritise or make significant cuts to marketing over the last three months has been picked up by WYSE Travel Confederation’s COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey.
Increased focus on visa regulations and collaboration for youth travel to survive the COVID-19 crisis
Concerns about visa regulations are on the rise while marketing has become the least of worries for travel businesses, according to findings of WYSE’s May edition of the COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey.
Outlook worsens and financial aid is not the only investment governments should make to help travel and tourism
The business outlook of travel and tourism companies continues to worsen, according to findings of WYSE Travel Confederation’s third COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey.
Satisfaction with COVID-19 cooperation, but placement availability concerns rise
Findings from WYSE Travel Confederation’s second COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey indicate that while top business concerns remain unchanged between March and April, there is increasing uncertainty around placement availability.
Staff cuts, location closures and short survival periods
Findings from WYSE Travel Confederation’s second COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey indicate that travel businesses have moved quickly to streamline operations in the face of declining business by cutting staff and closing locations