On 20 November 2024, Ramón Tavárez announced his resignation as President of ICEAA, marking the end of an incredible eight-year journey dedicated to transforming the association into what it is today: a global benchmark for excellence in cultural exchange programmes.

In the youth travel industry, where partnerships with hostels, tour operators, and educational institutions are the foundation of success, adopting a long-term perspective is key. Focusing on sustainable business relationships not only builds trust but also unlocks opportunities for growth, innovation, and shared success.

This International Education Week, Educatius celebrates four exchange student alumni who embody the transformative impact of international education.

D3x is a cutting-edge AI-driven platform designed to transform the hospitality industry by seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence with human-centric interactions. Our mission is to enhance guest experiences and redefine operational efficiency.

Interlatina was founded in July 2000 as a response to the fresh demand for Human Resources in the global era. We have established a network where we interact with consultants in human resources, educational institutes and specialised studies in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and England, amongst other countries.

Learning from one another is what makes WYSTC a great travel industry event. When given the stage to present on industry trends at WYSTC 2024, Kevin O’Shaughnessy of CityHook and Jason Noronha of D3x did exactly this: the audience were asked to make a call on each of the biggest trends to see what really mattered to them in the youth and student travel sector.

Hanover CRM’s new Resource Module is set to go live mid November. It will offer interactive, topic-specific guidance and essential materials that will elevate how organisations interact and share information with their stakeholders.

The Cultural Exchange Project has announced the opening of enrollments in its new TEFL Plus Certificate course. The new product was first introduced at this fall’s WYSTC Conference in Lisbon and now has all 14 modules ready for prospective teachers.

The Australian and New Zealand youth tourism sector has awarded its highest honour, the Industry Legend Award, to Wendi Aylward, Managing Director of AIFS.