WYSE Press releases
Here are the most recent WYSE Travel Confederation press releases. Subscribe to our updates to receive the latest press releases in your inbox. Please contact us for media inquiries.
2025 Global Youth Travel Awards honour innovation and collaboration in the industry
MEDIA RELEASE WYSE Travel Confederation announced the winners of the 2025 Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTAs) on 26 September 2025, on the final evening of WYSTC in Lisbon, Portugal. The annual...
STAY WYSE to take place in Budapest, Hungary in 2026
WYSE Travel Confederation announced during its Annual General Meeting in Lisbon on 23 September 2025 that STAY WYSE 2026, the annual business-to-business event for the youth travel accommodation...
WYSTC 2026 to be hosted in Bilbao, Spain following six years in Lisbon
WYSTC 2026 – Bilbao, Spain – The conference will take place on 14-17 September 2026 and is expected to draw over five hundred delegates from all over the globe, continuing to provide unmatched opportunities for business development.
Finalists announced for the 2025 Global Youth Travel Awards following record number of submissions
WYSE Travel Confederation is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 The Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTAs). The GYTAs recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of organisations and individuals dedicated to enhancing the experiences of young travellers worldwide. This year saw a record number of submissions across 12 award categories, reflecting the growing innovation and impact within the youth, student, and educational travel industry.
New Horizons 5 study on Global Youth and Student Travel published
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announces the publication of results from its fifth global study of youth and student travel, New Horizons 5: A global study of the youth and student traveller.
WYSE Travel Confederation announces the 2024 Global Youth Travel Award Winners
WYSE Travel Confederation announced the winners of the 2024 Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTAs) on 27 September 2024, on the final evening of WYSTC in Lisbon, Portugal.
WYSE Travel Confederation reports membership growth and what’s new for WYSTC 2024 at Annual General Meeting
WYSE Travel Confederation Members attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of WYSE Travel Confederation ahead of the 2024 World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Lisbon, Portugal,...
2024 Global Youth Travel Awards finalists announced
WYSE Travel Confederation is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 The Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTAs). The GYTAs, sponsored in 2024 by International Experience Canada, recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of organisations and individuals dedicated to enhancing the experiences of young travellers worldwide.
Upcycling for a better future: WYSE Travel Confederation & ImpacTrip partner for WYSTC 2024 volunteer project
WYSE Travel Confederation is pleased to announce its volunteer project at the 2024 World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC).
WYSE Travel Confederation opens applications for 2024 WYSE Up grant, supporting innovation in youth travel
WYSE Travel Confederation is pleased to open applications for the 2024 WYSE Up grant, an initiative designed to support innovation and growth within the youth, student and educational travel industry.
STAY WYSE Hostel Conference introduces Influencer Programme to enhance distribution opportunities
The Influencer Programme, new to 2024, will offer STAY WYSE attendees direct access to international influencers, allowing them to engage with influential voices in the travel and hospitality industry.
The STAY WYSE Hostel Conference heads to Munich, Germany in 2024
The STAY WYSE Hostel Conference brings together annually the leading buyers, sellers and service providers involved in the youth travel.








