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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...
Welcome to our new member – Discova
1. What makes Discova different from your competitors? People: in all of our destinations, we use local people to create and manage our products. By doing that, we ensure we will provide our clients...
Welcome to our new member – Wanderlust
1. Tell us your story. How did Wanderlust get started? My sister Nathaly García founded Wanderlust when she was very young, only 21 years old, with the purpose of helping recent high school...
“Keep talking and listening to young people”: JENZA at WYSTC 2023
Day one of the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) saw the arrival of four of JENZA's Youth Advisory Panel (YAP): Adithi, Ydis, Aoife and Samia. Forming part of the panel of 17-26 year...
Maximizing Alliance Strategies Technology Toolkit at WYSTC 2023
‘Maximizing Alliance Strategies Technology Toolkit’, gave attendees an insight into the suite of technology developments that are powering growth at Alliance Strategies. Adam Cooper, President of...
World Nomads & KILROY announce partnership to serve the UK market
World Nomads Travel Insurance, a global leader in cover for the adventure travel market, is proud to announce its partnership with KILROY, the renowned youth and student travel agency, as they make...
WYSE Travel Confederation to update Vision and Mission Statement
Over the years, the role WYSE Travel Confederation fulfils has changed as the demands and directions of the industry have developed. To address these changes, it is proposed to introduce a Vision...
Welcome to our new member – CAS Trips
1. Tell us your story. How did CAS Trips get started? From humble beginnings as an international school teacher frustrated by school trips that did not captivate our students or enhance their...
Welcome to our new member – American Experience
1. Tell us your story. How did AMERICAN EXPERIENCE get started? American Experience started its journey in 2002 with a clear vision of providing authentic experiences for the Romanian students. We...
Which cities are most attractive for youth travellers?
There is a lot of attention given to the destination choices of young travellers, because they constitute a lucrative market for many places around the world. Cities in particular have become more...
The factors that have driven the latest enthusiasm for young people to pursue travel post-pandemic
Participation in a study abroad is a life-changing experience for many students. Taking part allows students to experience new cultures, gain a global perspective, and in many situations, alleviate...
Welcome to our new member – GoEco
1. Tell us your story. How did GoEco get started? After completing my B.A. in Environmental Studies, I began volunteering at different conservation projects around the world. The positive and...
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...
Selina opens its doors in Dakhla, Morocco
Selina, the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality company targeting millennial and Gen Z travellers, is excited to announce the opening of its newest hotel in Dakhla, Morocco. The...
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
1. Tell us your story. How did GTS Work & Travel get started? GTS opened its doors on Feb 20th, 2003 by offering Cultural Exchange Programs for youths. The main long-term goal for GTS is growing...
Tourism Adventure Group Completes Acquisition of Work & Travel Company
Media Release Tourism Adventure Group (TAG), a global leader in youth travel experiences, has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of the Work & Travel Company. The acquisition...
Welcome to our new member – Adventures in Borneo
1. Tell us your story. How did Adventures In Borneo get started? We embarked on our journey in the UK back in May 2000, initially operating as a PADI Dive Centre where our primary focus was...
WYSE Travel Confederation launches fifth New Horizons study on global youth and student travel
PRESS RELEASE WYSE Travel Confederation launches fifth New Horizons study on global youth and student travel The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation has launched the...
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...
Tourism Adventure Group appoints new CEO
Media Release 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?* We’ll discover this and many other (more practical) youth...
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...
Welcome to our new member – Amistat Hostels
1. Tell us your story. How did Amistat Hostels get started?The origins of Amistat date back to the 2010s, when faced with the opportunity to operate the first large Hostel in New York City, but a...
Welcome to our new member – Rustic Pathways
Since 1983, Rustic Pathways has been empowering teens to create positive energy, great friendships, and meaningful impact through inspired student travel programs.
AuPairCare celebrates 35 years of empowering cultural exchange
AuPairCare, a leading international au pair agency designated by the U.S. Department of State, that facilitates cultural exchange through live-in childcare, has marked its 35th anniversary.
New Educatius report highlights importance of international experience for youth resilience
As the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month this May, a new report from Educatius sheds light on the invaluable role that international experience plays in building resilience and supporting the well-being of youth.
Academic Language Solutions’ Kevin Morgan named Chairman of the US-Vietnam Business Council
Academic Language Solutions, of New Hampshire (USA) and London (UK), is pleased to announce that its Chairman, Kevin Morgan, has been named as Chairman of the US-Vietnam Business Council.
Crisis or opportunity? Working holidays and international youth travel
We asked young travellers how the cost-of-living crisis was impacting their international travel plans and discovered that the youngest travellers seem very willing to consider working holiday options in order to offset the costs of travel.
Oficina de Turismo e Intercambio Cultural (OFIT) promotes cultural exchange via The Work and Travel Podcast
In February 2024, Oficina de Turismo e Intercambio Cultural (OFIT) inaugurated its new initiative, The Work and Travel Podcast. The podcast covers all topics related to cultural exchange and the...
Educatius apppoints Anders Ljungdahl as Chief Financial Officer
Educatius, a leading international student exchange provider, has announced the appointment of Anders Ljungdahl as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ljungdahl brings over 20 years of experience in...
Academic Language Solutions introduces new logo
Academic Language Solutions, of New Hampshire (USA) and London (UK), recently unveiled a new look logo as a part of their broader corporate identity program.
GeoVisions announces ‘Teaching Beyond Borders’ article series by journalist Saleha Soadat
Originally from Kabul, Afghanistan, Soadat brings a poignant perspective to the stories of international educators in the USA under the J-1 Teacher Exchange program.
Alliance Strategies celebrates five years of exceptional growth and impact in South Africa
Alliance Strategies, a global leader in cultural exchange programs through its Alliance Abroad and GeoVisions subsidiaries, has announced the fifth anniversary of its South African hub.
CSIET: Promoting mental wellness across borders
This one-day event will convene U.S. and international student exchange programs and schools along with a team of experienced psychologists.
A-Bike celebrates 10 years of sustainable adventure
Celebrating a decade of operation in May 2024, A-Bike is proud to be advocating for a greener, more inclusive future.