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Feeling happy or feeling old? You must be travelling
Some say travel is like cheese or wine – it gets better with age. Others say travel is best when you’re young. The question of optimal age for travel was tackled from the perspective of a Millennial...
UK campaigns to send more students abroad
Universities UK International has launched a three-year campaign to increase the number of United Kingdom students studying, working and volunteering abroad for two or more weeks as part of their...
New Horizons survey gathers 57 thousand responses
The fourth edition of the New Horizons global survey of the youth and student traveller has brought in a record-breaking number of responses. More than 57,000 survey responses have been counted, and...
Turkish students eye alternatives to US Universities
Turkish students are exploring the possibility of studying in the UK and Canada following the visa row with the United States, according to recent reports.“I was going to the US with the Work and...
Welcome to our newest member – Steep International Ltd. from Jamaica
Students, Tourists, Educators Exchange Program (STEEP) International is a private non-governmental organisation, designed and established to develop student and youth tourism throughout Jamaica and...
UNWTO: Social media changing destination branding
Ministers of Tourism and private sector leaders meeting at the 9th UNWTO & World Travel Market (WTM) Ministers' Summit agreed that destination branding and the way tourism marketing...
Youth and student travellers age 15 to 29 represent 23% of international tourist arrivals
WYSE Travel Confederation and the World Tourism Organization have together announced an updated estimate of the size of the global youth travel market according to which youth and student travellers...
Latest Backpacker stats from Tourism Research Australia
The latest stats from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) have just been released, these are for the year ending March 2015. In short Australia remains a massively desirable country to visit. Young...
Welcome to our new member Cloudbeds
WYSE Travel Confederation’s new member, Cloudbeds creates browser-based hospitality management software that simplifies the working life of hoteliers. Cloudbeds' award-winning software is trusted...
10 things you might not know about the youth travel market
According to Diego Saez-Gil, Founder of WeHostels and VP at StudentUniverse, even after several years working in the youth travel market he doesn't stop getting surprised by how fascinating this...
Travel improves educational attainment & future success
A new survey, "Travel Improves Educational Attainment & Future Success," explores the impact of learning-focused travel on academic performance and career growth. The findings demonstrate...
Travel Types of the 21st century – Traveler vs. Tourist
Gomio.com examines the terminology of the modern travel industry. Make the mistake of calling a “hostel-traveler” a tourist and you may find yourself getting a cold shoulder and stink eye… if not...
Studying abroad helps students gain an edge on fellow classmates
StudentUniverse discusses the reasons why traveling abroad helps students enhance their personal and professional development. As students prepare to head back to college this Fall, many grapple...
EF Education First launches research project on language learning with Harvard graduate school of education faculty
Why do students from certain countries learn English more easily than students in other places? Why do the most effective strategies for teaching English to Russian and Chinese students differ...
The Economic and Social Value of the US J-1 Visa Programme
Faced with changes to US immigration legislation that could threaten educational and cultural exchanges in the country, WYSE Travel Confederation presents its own research which shows the major...
Four for 2024
What will define youth travel in the near future? Based on what we hear on the ground and what we see in the data, here are four things that we think the youth travel industry can act on in 2024. 1....
Strong demand and responsible travel choices expected to flow into 2024
WYSE Travel Confederation’s community of youth and student travel specialists was represented by Director General David Chapman in this year’s Titans of Tourism panel discussion.
Travel + ______ = Happiness
How happy are you from travelling? From one to ten, what would you say? Five? Nine? 6.66? But before you rate your happiness, tell us this: how many activities did you do on your last trip? We might be able to make a good guess at how happy you are!
CAS Trips Unveils Community-Led Service Trips
Global student travel tour operator CAS Trips announces the launch of CLS (Community-Led Service) Trips. As of today, CAS Trips invites schools and students aged 14-18 to explore eight destinations.
Viajero Hostels opens in Huacachina, Perú
On 1 December 2023, Viajero Hostels opened in Huacachina, Perú, welcoming all Viajeros – travellers – from around the world. A member of WYSE Travel Confederation, Viajero Hostels is the renowned Latin-American hostel chain, with destinations in seven countries and more than 20 cities.
Gen Z, OTAs and group travel
Many factors shape the type of accommodation chosen by travellers, including supply in the destination, duration of stay, purpose of the trip and budget.
Welcome to our new member – Divan International
Divan is the founder of the cultural exchange and J1 programs to the Middle East Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. arguably Divan is the best leading cultural exchange, educational, training, language, and travel organization, widely known for its unique services for travelers from Arab countries.
Welcome to our new member – IREX
IREX is a global development and education organization based in Washington, DC. Our participants are usually graduate students, PhD students, professional researchers or professors so they are a bit further into their careers.
Welcome to our new member Hopscotch Travel
Hopscotch Travel connects youth to great work and travel experiences available after high school, university, and beyond. We offer Au Pair, English teaching, seasonal, and hospitality experiences.
UNWTO recognises WYSE Travel Confederation among longest-standing Affiliate Members
UNWTO formaly recognised WYSE Travel Confederation among its longest-standing Affiliate Members, during the Award Ceremony organised during the 44th Affiliate Members Plenary Session, held on 16 October 2023 in Samarkand (Uzbekistan).
Welcome to our new member – Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers
A fun, good-value hostel with excellent facilities and amazing, friendly local staff. We provide clean, safe, budget accommodation which includes Ensuite private rooms, dormitories and camping.
Capsule Services to open new hotel in Lucerne in spring 2024
In spring 2024, in the middle of the beautiful old town of Lucerne, Capsule Services will open the doors of its newest Capsule Hotel. In 2018, the first Capsule Hotel in Switzerland opened in...