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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 – Kiwi Experience
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...
Welcome to our new member Leisure Accommodation Collective
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...
Educatius UK Achieves Prestigious BSA Preliminary Accreditation
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...
WeTravel releases second annual travel trends report
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...
Welcome to our new member – Haka House
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...
Isabelle Gruner takes over management of Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
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...
New year, new looks: extensive hotel renovations at three MEININGER Hotels in 2024
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...
WYSE Travel Confederation invites members to co-exhibit at ITB Berlin 2024
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...
Meet the new WYSE members of 2023
Welcome to all our new members of 2023. We are delighted to see our network continue to grow, allowing us to offer you even more opportunities to trade and forge global partnerships to develop your...
Top 10 WYSE news articles from 2023
WYSE Travel Confederation: Growth and developments in the digital nomad market since COVID-19The rise of digital nomads, identified as a niche market in 2017, has surged to around 35 million...
Design-driven hostel brand launches to cater to emerging tourism segments
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...
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.
Impactrip releases 2023 Impact Report
Since 2019 Impactrip has published an Impact Report every year. The Portuguese B Corp certified travel company’s mission is to support and empower the work of social and environmental non-profits.