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CSIET: Promoting mental wellness across borders
CSIET (Council on Standards for International Educational Travel) will host its inaugural CSIET International Symposium: Promoting Mental Wellness on 21 May 2024, at the IE Tower in Madrid, Spain....
A-Bike celebrates 10 years of sustainable adventure
In the heart of Amsterdam, A-Bike has opened its latest location on Oosterdokstraat, blending the city's timeless charm with modern sustainability. Celebrating a decade of operation in May 2024,...
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...
Welcome to our new member – LED Work & Study
LED Work & Study offers Summer Work & Travel programmes in Germany for students as well as long term employment.
Welcome to our new member – Pacto DMC
Established in 1967, Pacto DMC is recognised as one of the largest inbound DMC in Indonesia with a diversified global portfolio and award-winning service.
Welcome to our new member – The Cultural Exchange Project
The Cultural Exchange Project comes under the umbrella of Academic Language Solutions and organises Teaching and Tutoring programmes abroad, as well as Au Pair and Camp Counsellor opportunities throughout the world.
Barriers to international youth travel planning
International travel is an adventure that young people enjoy pursuing. However, not all adventures are deemed safe when planning travel. So, what barriers factor into young people’s travel plans?
Educatius announces new CEO, Björn Bengtsson, to lead global expansion efforts
Educatius, a global leader in high school exchange programmes and international education, is excited to announce the appointment of Björn Bengtsson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2024.
Travel Safety panel update
Below is a look at some of the recent topics that have arisen from the recent Travel Safety Sector Panel meeting.
The purchase of travel insurance by international youth travellers
Insurance may not be the most exciting part of the travel experience, but a growing proportion of young travellers are buying it.
Welcome to our new member – KISES
KISES is an ISIC Korean exclusive representative. Over 100,000 students issue ISIC for overseas travel annually online averaging 3,600,000 page views and 730,000 visitors a year.
Welcome to our new member – FlyBird
FlyBird is a leading Egyptian educational consulting company based in Cairo, Egypt. We pride ourselves on our successful Summer Work and Travel programme, Master programme, and prosperous international summer camps.
Welcome to our new member – SWDA
SWDA is a recruitment agency based in the Dominican Republic that provides the Dominican college students the opportunity to participate in cultural exchange programmes in the United States.
Welcome to our new member – STAR Travel
STAR Travel specialises in youth and student exchange and educational programmes.
Welcome to our new member – Compass Abroad
Compass Abroad is a leading international internship placement agency based in London, specialising in the J1 programme in the USA. We provide high-quality paid internship programmes in various fields such as hospitality, business, engineering, and more.