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Welcome to our new member – Envoys
Envoys is a team of educators. We design programmes directly in collaboration with schools to maximise learning for students. Our programmes provide meaningful experiential education for students...
Welcome to our new member – Revolver
Revolver Hotel is a boutique-style hotel with a mix of accommodation types appealing to a wide range of guests from backpackers to hen parties or romantic couple getaways. It's a chic, contemporary...
Welcome to our new member – An Óige
We are An Óige, the Irish Youth Hostel Association. We were founded in 1931 and ever since it has been our mission to provide safe, affordable, comfortable accommodation and experiences to the young...
Welcome to our new member – Globus Exchange Programs
Globus Exchange Programs is a youth cultural and professional exchange services recruitment organisation. We specialise in offering career training opportunities to international candidates seeking...
The Cultural Exchange Project’s TEFL Plus awarded full accreditation
The Cultural Exchange Project is pleased to announce that its TEFL PLUS course to train prospective English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers has received full, international accreditation. This...
Educatius launches 1:1 Impact: Transforming exchanges into global change
Educatius, a global leader in academic exchange programs, has announced the launch of 1:1 Impact, an innovative initiative that empowers international students to shape the global impact of their...
SWAP, IENA and JENZA Travel Group join forces to form global work and travel organisation
The JENZA Travel Group has announced the acquisition of SWAP Working Holidays. This follows the news that 3A Management, the parent company of IENA, has recently acquired JENZA. The JENZA Travel...
Welcome to our new member – Blue Horizon
Blue Horizon Pvt Ltd, Maldives has more than 30 years of expertise in domestic holiday packages in the Maldives, sending clients from Europe, the USA, and Asia to its motor yachts "Liveaboard" for...
Insights from the Accommodation Sector Panel: Growth in Asia-Pacific amid challenges in western markets
The WYSE Travel Confederation Accommodation Panel gets together every few weeks to catch up on what's going on in the accommodation sector; the latest trends, what's shaking up the industry, and the...
International youth travel organisations anticipate the second Trump presidency
Following the result of the 2024 presidential election in the United States, WYSE Travel Confederation surveyed the youth, student and educational travel industry for anticipated changes and...
Poor hotel tech is affecting employee retention, Cloudbeds finds
Cloudbeds has revealed that 38% of hotel employees say their experience with property management systems (PMS) influenced their decision to leave a job. Cloudbeds’ newly unveiled user experience...
The Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership relaunches with a focus on best practices and storytelling to amplify the power of BridgeUSA
The Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership (CAPDL) announced its relaunch with a focus on education, best practices sharing, and storytelling in support of the whole BridgeUSA...
In Memoriam: Peter de Jong
The global youth travel community has lost a visionary, a leader, and a cherished friend. Peter de Jong, Secretary General of FIYTO from 1991-2001, has left behind a legacy that will inspire...
WEP expands to the United Kingdom, Denmark and Norway
After the acquisition of CLS in Spain in 2023, WEP has announced the further growth of the organisation, with the acquisition of MyEducation Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom. Originally...
Three non-travel things that could impact travel in 2025
As the year comes to an end, we reflect on the achievements and challenges of 2024 and the possibilities for 2025. An interesting question to ask is how developments or issues outside of your direct...
RMC Asia expands programme destinations, creating more opportunities for future hospitality leaders
Based in Bangkok, RMC Asia specialises in ciltural exchange programmes that bridge the gap between young talent and world-class organisations across the globe. Its mission is to offer unique,...
Top 10 news articles from 2024
1. How the travel trends of 2024 are playing out4 June 2024 Recent findings from Mastercard Economics Institute’s Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries Mastercard report and WYSE Travel...
Educatius awards USD 5,000 to international student for peer community support network
Educatius is proud to announce Kelly Bui from Vietnam as the winner of the USD 5,000 Community Impact Fund for her innovative project, The Helper. Inspired by her experience as an international...
US Summer Camp specialists Wild Packs joins Alliance Strategies
Alliance Strategies, Elite Member of WYSE Travel Confederation and a leading provider of cultural exchange and work and travel programs, has announced that Scottish company Wild Packs has joined its...
The Study Abroad Sector Panel: Reflections on 2024 and what’s to come
To wrap up 2024, the WYSE Travel Confederation Study Abroad Sector Panellists have shared what their organisations are eager to explore in 2025, as well as new opportunities on the horizon and key...
Heidi Durflinger appointed CEO of EF World Journeys
President of EF World Journeys, Heidi Durflinger, will become CEO of the tour operator, whose sub brands include EF Go Ahead, EF Ultimate Break and the new EF Adventures. A native of Kansas,...
Educatius Group AB acquires STS Education Group AB, expanding global reach in student exchange programs
Educatius Group AB, a leading provider of high school exchange programs, is pleased to announce the acquisition of STS Education Group AB, a renowned organization specializing in international...
Camps International appoints Sharon Palmer as Managing Director
Camps International, a social enterprise that provides school expeditions for student volunteers worldwide, including the UK, today announced the appointment of Sharon Palmer as the Managing...
Welcome to our new member – Lub d
At Lub d, we invite travellers to experience reimagined journeys. Answer the call of adventure with confidence. Our thoughtfully designed hotels cater to your every desire, whether you're sharing...
Welcome to our new member – Envoys
Envoys is a team of educators. We design programmes directly in collaboration with schools to maximise learning for students.
Welcome to our new member – Revolver
Revolver Hotel is a boutique-style hotel with a mix of accommodation types appealing to a wide range of guests from backpackers to hen parties or romantic couple getaways
Welcome to our new member – An Óige
We are An Óige, the Irish Youth Hostel Association. We were founded in 1931 and ever since it has been our mission to provide safe, affordable, comfortable accommodation and experiences to the young and young at heart.
Welcome to our new member – Globus Exchange Programs
Globus Exchange Programs is a youth cultural and professional exchange services recruitment organisation. We specialise in offering career training opportunities to international candidates seeking to enhance their skills and be part of American culture.
The Cultural Exchange Project’s TEFL Plus awarded full accreditation
The Cultural Exchange Project is pleased to announce that its TEFL PLUS course to train prospective English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers has received full, international accreditation.
Educatius launches 1:1 Impact: Transforming exchanges into global change
Educatius, a global leader in academic exchange programs, has announced the launch of 1:1 Impact, an innovative initiative that empowers international students to shape the global impact of their high school exchange program.
SWAP, IENA and JENZA Travel Group join forces to form global work and travel organisation
The JENZA Travel Group has announced the acquisition of SWAP Working Holidays. This follows the news that 3A Management, the parent company of IENA, has recently acquired JENZA.
Welcome to our new member – Blue Horizon
Our company (Blue Horizon Pvt Ltd, Maldives) has more than 30 years of expertise in domestic holiday packages in the Maldives, sending clients from Europe, the USA, and Asia to our motor yachts “Liveaboard” for diving, surfing, cruising, and leisure holidays.
Insights from the Accommodation Sector Panel: Growth in Asia-Pacific amid challenges in western markets
The WYSE Travel Confederation Accommodation Panel gets together every few weeks to catch up on what’s going on in the accommodation sector; the latest trends, what’s shaking up the industry, and the hurdles that need to be overcome.
International youth travel organisations anticipate the second Trump presidency
Following the result of the 2024 presidential election in the United States, WYSE Travel Confederation surveyed the youth, student and educational travel industry for anticipated changes and opinions about how these changes could impact the global business of youth travel.
Poor hotel tech is affecting employee retention, Cloudbeds finds
Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has revealed 38% of hotel employees say their experience with property management systems (PMS) influenced their decision to leave a job.
The Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership relaunches with a focus on best practices and storytelling to amplify the power of BridgeUSA
The Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership (CAPDL) announced its relaunch with a focus on education, best practices sharing, and storytelling in support of the whole BridgeUSA...