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Cloudbeds launches Insights, setting a new standard for real-time hotel reporting and enterprise data access
Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers, today introduced Cloudbeds Insights, a new reporting and data intelligence product designed to give large hotel groups and multi-property operators greater control over how they access, analyze, and use data across their business.
Intrax acquires New Zealand-based International Working Holidays
Since 1980, Intrax has been guided by a simple but powerful mission: connecting people, cultures, and ideas through international exchange.
CAS Trips wins gold at ICRT Europe Responsible Tourism Awards
Prague-based educational travel operator recognized for championing cultural diversity through its student-centered, community-first approach to experiential learning.
Welcome to our new member – Work It
Work It S.A. is a Ecuador-based international mobility organization specialized in cultural exchange programs, primarily the Summer Work Travel (J1) program in the United States.
Welcome to our new member: iCXC International Cultural Exchange
International Cultural Exchange Co., Ltd. (iCXC) was established in 2010. iCXC provides an Au Pair Program, CultureShare Program, and Overseas Internship Program, offering students the chance to embrace different cultures.
Cloudbeds and Journey partner to challenge dominant loyalty programmes of chains and OTAs
In a direct challenge to the dominant loyalty programs of OTAs, credit card companies, and hotel brands, Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers, and Journey, a loyalty platform for independent hotels and private residences, today announced a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership.
Twin Group and UEA collaborate to offer career-enhancing master’s pathways
Twin Group and UEA launch major new collaboration to offer career-enhancing master’s pathways across more than 60 programmes.
Cloudbeds’ 2026 state of independent hotels report reveals tightening margins, shifting traveller behavior, and rising OTA dominance
Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, today released data findings from its 2026 State of Independent Hotels Report, the fourth annual edition of the hospitality industry’s definitive benchmark for independent hotel performance.
WYSE Reflections from the Director General
My involvement with WYSE began in 2007 at my first WYSTC in Istanbul, just a year after WYSE Travel Confederation was formed through the merger of ISTC and FIYTO.
CAS Trips launches on-trip carbon measurement across all destinations
CAS Trips, a full-service educational travel operator specializing in international school programs, has announced a significant expansion of its climate transparency efforts.
BYATA backs development of New Zealand Tourism Policy Statement
The Backpacker Youth and Adventure Tourism Association (BYATA) welcomes the announcement from Tourism and Hospitality Minister Hon Louise Upston to develop a New Zealand Tourism Policy Statement, describing it as a critical step toward a more aligned and sustainable tourism system.
IAPA elects Jean Quinn as new Chair
The International Au Pair Association (IAPA) has announced the election of Jean Quinn, Senior Vice President of AIFS / Au Pair in America (USA), as its new Chair.










