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Alliance Strategies strengthens position in education sector with acquisition of foreign cultural exchange consultants in the Philippines
This strategic move further solidifies Alliance Strategies’ leadership in the education space of the cultural exchange industry, enhancing its global operations, reach and ability to connect talented, fully licensed, and classroom-ready Filipino educators with institutions worldwide.
Cloudbeds report signals new priorities for hostels in 2025
The findings point to a shift in focus for hostelers in 2025. As labor shortages persist and travelers become increasingly price-sensitive, 2025 is emerging as the year of optimizing performance – with hostel operators under pressure to improve efficiency and profitability.
The fastest growing youth travel destinations of 2024
South Korea and Japan were among the top ten destination searches for internships, study, and volunteer abroad programmes in 2024.
GeoVisions announces 2025 Award winners
Each year, the GeoVisions Awards recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify these values through their work, dedication, and impact.
Welcome to our new member – Wanderlust Adventures
Wanderlust Adventures, a Jamaica-based Destination Management Company (DMC), specialises in youth, student, and small-group adventure travel.
Impactrip makes waves in ocean cleanup
Recent volunteer initiatives, promoted by Impactrip, have made a measurable impact on ocean health by removing a total of 6,756 kg of marine debris from key coastal areas.
A decade of influence: RMC Asia’s impact on global hospitality talent
The hospitality sector is evolving, with cultural exchange at the core of this transformation. In 2025, RMC Asia commemorates a pivotal achievement — 10 years of connecting worldwide talent with luxury hospitality brands throughout Asia and the Middle East.
Record year for HEROLÉ School Trips: Over 200,000 students travelling with HEROLÉ in 2025
HEROLÉ School Trips, one of the leading providers of educational travel in the German-speaking region, is expecting a record year in 2025.
Key challenges and market dynamics in the hostel sector in 2025
The youth accommodation sector continues to navigate an increasingly challenging landscape, with economic pressures, changing travel patterns, and evolving distribution strategies affecting hostel operators worldwide.
Is travel more impactful than it was a decade ago?
Travel motivations change with age — it’s a logical statement that you can probably see in your own travel history. Perhaps early on you travelled for education or as a child on a family vacation.
Collective Hospitality announces opening of 29 former Selina properties under Socialtel brand
Collective Hospitality Pte Ltd, a leading Singapore-based hospitality owner and operator, has announced the launch of 29 Socialtel properties across South and Central America.
Global Leadership Adventures celebrates 20 years with Internship Program expansion
This year, Global Leadership Adventures is celebrating its 20th anniversary of running service-learning leadership programs for teens.