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Welcome to our new member – GoEco
GoEco is a globally recognised volunteer organization that has earned a prominent position in the field. Founded by sustainable travel experts in 2006, GoEco has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality volunteer programs.
Gen Z and Millennial festival travellers
Previous research from WYSE Travel Confederation has underlined the growing importance of events, and particularly music festivals, in generating youth travel. The New Horizons IV research conducted in 2017 indicated that there were around 23 million youth festival travellers, spending over 5 billion euros.
Selina opens its doors in Dakhla, Morocco
The newly opened hotel offers guests a unique and immersive experience in the stunning coastal city of Dakhla.
Mental health and travel: Shifting Perspectives in Secondary Exchange Programs
In the field of secondary school exchange programs, there has long been a norm that if a student discloses a history of mental health problems or treatment, or experiences the onset of a mental...
Welcome to our new member – GTS Work & Travel
For more than 20 years, GTS has been providing opportunities for students and youth to experience world cultures programmes. Currently, GTS is one of the leaders of youth programmes on the Romanian market.
Tourism Adventure Group Completes Acquisition of Work & Travel Company
Tourism Adventure Group (TAG), a global leader in youth travel experiences, announced today the successful completion of the acquisition of the Work & Travel Company.
Welcome to our new member – Adventures in Borneo
Adventures in Borneo’s commitment to delivering exceptional adventure travel experiences, promoting environmental conservation, and supporting local communities allows us to make a positive impact in the travel industry.
WYSE Travel Confederation launches fifth New Horizons study on global youth and student travel
New Horizons combines information on the social and cultural aspects of young travellers (backgrounds, motivations, and experiences) with data on travel behaviours (purchasing, booking, product search and destinations visited).
Culture and the importance of youth travel
David Chapman, Director General of WYSE Travel Confederation spoke at the Bridging Cultures Through Travel Conference hosted by CultSense and ATLAS, the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education and Research, on Wednesday, 14 June.
Tourism Adventure Group appoints new CEO
Tourism Adventure Group (TAG), a world-renowned player in the youth travel experiences market, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tom Cooney as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Giant inflatable flamingo or portable disco ball?
If you could pack one of those non-essential items for your next trip, which would it be? Or maybe one is essential to your next trip?*
Potential millennial demand for creative tourism experiences – research from South Africa
Creative tourism, or the active participation by tourists in creative activities in the destination, was one of the growth areas for youth tourism identified by WYSE Travel Confederation as far back as 2005 (WYSE/UNWTO, 2005).