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International Nightlife Association creates first Faculty of Nightlife Studies
The International Nightlife Association (INA), together with Appleton Private University, has created the first Faculty of Nightlife Studies in the world, marking a milestone in the nightlife...
Greenheart Travel announces launch of new program: Adventure Camp Thailand
Greenheart Travel, a branch of Greenheart International, has launched a new program; the new Adventure Camp Thailand program will send participants to Thailand for either four or eight weeks to...
WYSE Study Abroad Panel on housing shortages, policy changes and inflation
The Study Abroad panel gets together every few weeks to discuss current developments within the field of international education. These discussions encompass emerging trends, significant industry...
KILROY launches Education Abroad powered by KILROY
KILROY has launched its new standalone education entity, Education Abroad powered by KILROY, marking a significant milestone for the youth and student travel agency. This strategic initiative...
Educatius Academy and British Council Exams China unite to enhance resources for 30,000 IELTS teachers in China
Educatius Academy and British Council Exams China have announced a significant partnership aimed at enhancing the services and professional development opportunities for IELTS teachers in China....
Meet the new Cultural Exchange Sector Panellists
We are pleased to welcome Darya Modestova and Rumyana Sotirova to the Cultural Exchange Panel, effective 1 January 2024. Both have extensive experience in the sector and we look forward to a...
US and Austria sign reciprocal Professional Development and Cultural Exchange Program
The US Department of State has announced that the Government of the Republic of Austria and the Government of the United States recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a...
Welcome to our new member – ITL World
1. Tell us your story. How did Eduvoyage get started? ITL World commenced from its humble beginnings in 1980’s in Mumbai, India. Initially just a handful of passionate, service driven individuals...
Educatius study reveals gender gap in youth resilience: Girls lag behind
Resilience is one of the most important qualities for young people to thrive in a complex, changing world. And recent research indicates that teen girls are trailing boys in this critical factor for...
Welcome to our new member – Curated planet
1. Tell us your story. How did Curated Planet get started? We provide a communications platform for tour operators that reaches travelers wherever they are. We keep travelers happy, on time, and...
AIFS marks 60 years as a pioneer in cultural exchange and educational travel
The American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS), a global leader in cultural exchange and educational travel, commemorates its 60th anniversary in 2024. Embracing the future, AIFS reaffirms its...
WYSE Accommodation Panel on gender identity, student accommodation and female travel
The WYSE Travel Confederation Accommodation Panel gets together every few weeks to catch up on what's going on in the accommodation sector; the latest trends, what's shaking up the industry, and the...
From trains, to food quests, to understanding the near future of youth travel: The WYSE educational programme at ITB Berlin 2024
WYSE Travel Confederation is looking forward to exhibiting at ITB Berlin on 5-7 March 2024. Together with 15 co-exhibitors – all members of WYSE Travel Confederation – the WYSE Village, located in...
Educatius launches Community Impact Fund Competition to empower global youth
To celebrate the transformative power of international education, Educatius has announced the launch of its Community Impact Fund Competition, challenging young minds to be inspired globally and act...
Welcome to our new member – DIVEP
At DIVEP, we take pride in offering high-quality cultural exchange programs, with a special focus on our flagship program, Work and Travel. As an organization, we strive to provide exceptional...
Hopscotch Travel launches International Internship Bursary
Hopscotch Travel, dedicated to encouraging experiential learning, has announced its International Internship Bursary; an initiative aimed at empowering previously disadvantaged South African youth...
Welcome to our new member – MAD Foundation
The MAD (Make a Difference) Foundation helps people in some of the world’s poorest countries to help themselves, by working with them at a grassroots level to develop much needed community...
Federal cap on backpackers raises concerns for regional Western Australia
Tourism Council Western Australia urgently urges the Federal Government to reject proposals limiting Working Holiday Maker visas to a mere 12 months, citing the profound negative implications for...
Meet the new Travel Safety Sector Panellists
Enda Kelleher and James Brazelton joined the Travel Safety Panel on 1 January 2024, for a term of three years. As long-standing members of WYSE, we look foward to seeing what they bring to the Panel...
Welcome to our new member Ediphi
At Ediphi, we provide students with leading-edge career training through international and virtual internships, in partnership with schools and businesses across the globe. Powered by...
Meet the new Study Abroad panellist
Jacqui Fox joined the Study Abroad Panel on 1 January 2024. With a long history working within the industry, we look forward to seeing what the next three years bring.Hi Jacqui! Welcome to the Study...
Welcome to our new member – Yalla Basta
Yalla Basta is an award-winning travel company and Israel's leading food tours provider, with over 50,000+ international and domestic customers annually. As of its establishment in 2012, Yalla Basta...
Meet the new WYSE Management Board Chair
Sébastien Leitner joined the WYSE Travel Confederation Management Board as Chairperson on 1 January 2024. We look forward to his insights and input into the strategic direction of WYSE over the next...
Meet our new Accommodation Panel Chair
Diogo Vaz Ferreira joined the Accommodation Panel as Chair on 1 January 2024, for a term of three years. We are delighted to count on Diogo's invaluable support and guidance for the Accommodation...
Welcome to our new member – World Unite
World Unite! has been active as an inbound and outbound provider of educational travel and work experience programmes, promoting intercultural exchange and global learning since 2006.
Welcome to our new member Yummy Jobs
Yummy Jobs is an international recruitment company that specialises in professional training internships and summer jobs in the hospitality industry in the USA, and study hospitality opportunities in Switzerland.
Industry trends: Insights from the WYSE Travel Confederation Accommodation Panel
The WYSE Travel Confederation Accommodation Panel gets together every few weeks to catch up on what’s going on in the accommodation sector.
World Nomads partners with Collinson to launch Annual Multi-Trip product
World Nomads has launched a new Annual Multi-Trip (AMT) product in the UK & Ireland, following a strategic partnership with Collinson, a leading travel insurance provider.
How is AI revolutionising hostels?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the hostel experience, making it more personalized, efficient, and secure for youth travellers.
Welcome to our new member – EcoTraining
EcoTraining believes in the power of authentic and sustainable experiences. That’s why our immersive programmes are hosted at unfenced, tented bush camps in Africa’s top wildlife destinations.
BYATA proposes innovative dynamic pricing model for international visitor levy to boost off-peak travel
The Backpacker Youth Adventure Travel Association (BYATA) has just finalised its submission on the International Visitor Levy (IVL) and introduced a fresh, innovative proposal to meet economic goals while driving off-peak visitation.
Welcome to our new member – Natucate
Natucate combines “nature” and “educate,” reflecting our goal to merge nature conservation with education. We offer wilderness experiences, internships, and volunteer opportunities focused on protecting the environment and wildlife.
Welcome to our new member – Paraguay Cultural Exchange
Paraguay Cultural Exchange is an agency that has successfully sent over 3,000 young adults, university students, and graduates around the world through its cultural exchange programmes since its inception.
How emerging economies will influence the future of youth travel
Emerging and developing economies represented 38% of international arrivals in 2000, but by 2019 they were contributing 47% of global tourism flows.
How the travel trends of 2024 are playing out
Recent findings from Mastercard Economics Institute’s Travel Trends 2024: Breaking Boundaries Mastercard report and WYSE Travel Confederation’s New Horizons research provide valuable insights into global post-pandemic travel trends.
Leisure Accommodation Collective opens first Drifter property in Christchurch, New Zealand
Drifter Christchurch welcomed its first guests over the weekend, marking the first Drifter location opened by new Australian lifestyle accommodation venture Leisure Accommodation Collective(LA Co).