Kiwi Experience is New Zealand’s only dedicated Hop On Hop Off and Small Group Operator. We have been running for over 34 years and in that time we have showcased the best that New Zealand has to...

The Leisure Accommodation Collective is a collection of youth travel and accommodation venues across Australia and New Zealand. 1. To add to the above, can you elaborate a little more on who you are...

Underscoring Student Welfare and Safety Manchester, United Kingdom – Educatius UK, a leading provider of high school exchange programs, is proud to announce its Preliminary Accreditation by the...

Drawing insights from over 600 global travel businesses across six markets, WeTravel's second annual travel trends report, titled What’s Ahead For Travel Booking and Payments, explores emerging...

1. Tell us your story. How did Haka House get started? Haka as a tourism brand in NZ has a long history, with founder Ryan Sanders launching the first accommodation arm, Haka Lodges, in 2011 to...

As of January 2024, Isabelle Gruner will take over the management of Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof, a hostel with 190 beds in the heart of Interlaken, Switzerland. Isabelle takes over from Marianne...

Berlin in January 2024 The European hotel group is investing in comprehensive renovations of three properties: one in Munich and two in Vienna, as part of over 10 larger-scale hotel refurbishments...

The World Youth, Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is pleased to announce that it will once again host the WYSE Village at ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, on 5-7...

The launch of a new hostel brand is set to help NZ cater to growing local and international demand from flashpackers, digital nomads, and other emerging market segments seeking community-driven...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alliance Abroad, winner of this year's Best Work Experience Provider at the Global Youth Travel Awards, is adding several senior positions to its global team to meet the...

At the end of 2023, we will be bidding farewell to some of the valued members of the WYSE Travel Confederation Management Board and Sector Panels. The Confederation would like to take this time to...

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....

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. Hosted by WYSE...

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...

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....

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...

Many factors shape the type of accommodation chosen by travellers, including supply in the destination, duration of stay, purpose of the trip and budget. When it comes to budget, hostels are an...

1. Tell us your story. How did Divan International get started? Divan International came into existence in 1992 as a travel agency. 28 years ago, it changed to specialize into cultural exchange...

1. Tell us your story. How did IREX get started? IREX is a global development and education organization based in Washington, DC. We were originally founded in 1968 under the name International...

1. Tell us your story. How did Hopscotch Travel get started? Hopscotch was made by young people, for young people. We’re hard workers, problem solvers, and team players who are incredibly passionate...

UNWTO formally recognised WYSE Travel Confederation among its longest-standing Affiliate Members, at the Award Ceremony organised during the 44th Affiliate Members Plenary Session, held on 16...

1. Tell us your story. How did Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers get started? I was unemployed, lurking around having fun and surfing, after 10 years abroad, surfing and travelling. I was a silent...