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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...
Beds & Bars announces new Vienna property: St Christopher’s Inns Hostel and Belushi’s Bar
Beds & Bars, a member of WYSE Travel Confederation, has announced the acquisition of a new property in Vienna’s 10th district and the opening of St Christopher’s Inns’ 19th hostel in Europe. The...
Au Pair in America wins Global Youth Travel Award for New Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Winner of the Global Youth Travel Award for New Diversity and inclusion InitiativeInnovation: DEI Learning Journey seriesGuest: Yasmine Osman, Deputy Director, Au Pair in America Au Pair in America...
AuPairCare wins Global Youth Travel Award for Effective Use of Marketing
Winner of the Global Youth Travel Award for Effective Use of MarketingInnovation: Summer Adventures Video ContestGuest: Sarah McNamara, Senior Vice President, AuPairCare As the premier au pair...
World Nomads wins Outstanding Contribution to the SDGs Global Youth Travel Award
Winner of the Global Youth Travel Award for Outstanding Contribution to the SDGsInnovation: Footprints NetworkGuest: Jon Whitby, GM Marketing and Brands, World Nomads World Nomads is a fast-growing...
World Nomads wins Best Responsible Tourism Campaign Global Youth Travel Award
Winner of the Global Youth Travel Award for Best Responsible Tourism CampaignInnovation: Travel BetterGuest: Jon Whitby, GM Marketing and Brands, World Nomads World Nomads is a fast-growing online...
Meet the Global Youth Travel Awards nominees: TruTravels
Nominee for Global Youth Travel Award for Notable InnovationInnovation: Travel StylesGuest: Gemma Cromar, Communications & Partnerships, TruTravels TruTravels is a social adventure specialist in...
Meet the Global Youth Travel Awards nominees: Peregrine Risk Management
Nominee for Global Youth Travel Award for Notable InnovationInnovation: ForesightGuest: Wayne Britton, Co-Founder and Director, Peregrine Risk Management Peregrine Risk Management is a security...
Meet the Global Youth Travel Awards nominees: Reach for the Sky (Edge at Hudson Yards)
Nominee for Global Youth Travel Award for Notable InnovationInnovation: Reach for the SkyGuest: Haley Ward, Vice President of Sales, Edge at Hudson Yards Edge at Hudson Yards is the highest outdoor...
AIFS welcomes its first group back to Australia
After almost two years since the last AIFS participants arrived in Australia, earlier this week the first group of arrivals touched down in Melbourne. With more groups scheduled in the coming weeks,...
An end of year message from WYSE Travel Confederation’s Director General
Dear Members, Friends and Colleagues, As 2021 draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas holiday season and most of all, a prosperous New Year. 2021 was...
WYSE Travel Confederation calls on governments to support international travel businesses
Government support for the travel industry is urgently needed as we move into a third year of restricted movement related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses that have managed to stay afloat are...
WYSE Travel Confederation welcomes four new panel members
The WYSE Travel Confederation Extraordinary General Meeting, held on 16 December 2021, saw the appointment of four members to the WYSE Sector Panels. The Nominations Committee, comprised of Robyn...
How to be a cool employer that attracts and retains good staff
WYSE Travel Confederation Accommodation Members share tips and tactics for dealing with hospitality labour shortages during a Panel Connect Session Labour shortages have had severe impacts on...
BUNAC selects iTEP English test for UK Interns
Have you signed up to one of our industry events yet? Click the logos to find out more. Academic Language Solutions, the exchange program distributor of the iTEP (International Test of English...
CIEE and InterExchange to administer 2022 Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel Scholarship Program
The Council on International Educational Exchange(CIEE) andInterExchange have announced that they have been selected to administer the Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship...
Global Tourism Sees Upturn in Q3 but Recovery Remains Fragile
After a weak first half of 2021, international tourism rebounded during the Northern Hemisphere summer season, boosting results in the third quarter of the year, especially in Europe. ...
Australia celebrates the return of Working Holiday Makers
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement on 22 November 2021 signalling the return of Working Holiday Makers was celebrated by one of Australia’s largest youth tourism company’s and...
Celebrating the remarkable career of Clark Goodman
After over three decades of dedicated service to Canada, Clark Goodman, Director of International Experience Canada (IEC), bids farewell to an illustrious career.
Welcome to our new member – Rustic Pathways
Since 1983, Rustic Pathways has been empowering teens to create positive energy, great friendships, and meaningful impact through inspired student travel programs.
AuPairCare celebrates 35 years of empowering cultural exchange
AuPairCare, a leading international au pair agency designated by the U.S. Department of State, that facilitates cultural exchange through live-in childcare, has marked its 35th anniversary.
New Educatius report highlights importance of international experience for youth resilience
As the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month this May, a new report from Educatius sheds light on the invaluable role that international experience plays in building resilience and supporting the well-being of youth.
Academic Language Solutions’ Kevin Morgan named Chairman of the US-Vietnam Business Council
Academic Language Solutions, of New Hampshire (USA) and London (UK), is pleased to announce that its Chairman, Kevin Morgan, has been named as Chairman of the US-Vietnam Business Council.
Crisis or opportunity? Working holidays and international youth travel
We asked young travellers how the cost-of-living crisis was impacting their international travel plans and discovered that the youngest travellers seem very willing to consider working holiday options in order to offset the costs of travel.
Oficina de Turismo e Intercambio Cultural (OFIT) promotes cultural exchange via The Work and Travel Podcast
In February 2024, Oficina de Turismo e Intercambio Cultural (OFIT) inaugurated its new initiative, The Work and Travel Podcast. The podcast covers all topics related to cultural exchange and the...
Educatius apppoints Anders Ljungdahl as Chief Financial Officer
Educatius, a leading international student exchange provider, has announced the appointment of Anders Ljungdahl as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ljungdahl brings over 20 years of experience in...
Academic Language Solutions introduces new logo
Academic Language Solutions, of New Hampshire (USA) and London (UK), recently unveiled a new look logo as a part of their broader corporate identity program.
GeoVisions announces ‘Teaching Beyond Borders’ article series by journalist Saleha Soadat
Originally from Kabul, Afghanistan, Soadat brings a poignant perspective to the stories of international educators in the USA under the J-1 Teacher Exchange program.
Alliance Strategies celebrates five years of exceptional growth and impact in South Africa
Alliance Strategies, a global leader in cultural exchange programs through its Alliance Abroad and GeoVisions subsidiaries, has announced the fifth anniversary of its South African hub.
CSIET: Promoting mental wellness across borders
This one-day event will convene U.S. and international student exchange programs and schools along with a team of experienced psychologists.