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Five ways to get the attention of prospects and competitors

At this year's World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Lisbon, Portugal, WYSE Travel Confederation’s Research and Education Manager Wendy Morrill outlined five ways that you can attract...

WYSE Travel Confederation announces winners of the 2022 Global Youth Travel Awards

MEDIA RELEASE The winners of the six Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTA) were announced during a gala dinner on 30 September, during the final evening of the 2022 World Youth and Student Travel...

Building back and renewed advocacy initiatives at WYSE Travel Confederation 2022 Annual General Meeting

Members and guests attended the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of WYSE Travel Confederation ahead of the 2022 World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Lisbon, Portugal on Tuesday, 27...

WYSE Travel Confederation 2022 Board and Sector Panel ratifications

The following members were confirmed to the Management Board and Sector Panels during the 2022 Annual General Meeting of WYSE Travel Confederation, held on 27 September ahead of the World Youth and...

BYTAP responds to Minister for Travel & Trade on role of Working Holiday Makers

Since Australia reopened its borders to Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) in December 2021, a third of the usual number of WHMS are currently in Australia. What's more, there is a backlog of over 13,000...

90 years young and a new generation hihostels.com

It’s 2022 and the International Youth Hostel Federation, also known as Hostelling International (HI) celebrates 90 years since its very first International Conference in Amsterdam in 1932. Over...

Ask Us Anything: Terri Hamilton, Brigham Young University

What does study abroad look like post-COVID? Hear about some of the changes in this episode of Ask Us Anything by WYSE Travel Confederation. In this conversation, you’ll hear Terri Hamilton of...

Ask Us Anything: Clare Weston, KILROY

Hear from KILROY, the largest youth and student travel agency in northern Europe, in this episode of Ask Us Anything by WYSE Travel Confederation. In this conversation, you’ll hear from Clare...

Ask Us Anything: Fabiana Martilotta, Viajeros Sin Fronteras

Find out what’s going on in the student travel market of Uruguay in this interview with Fabiana Martilotta, Director General and CEO of Viajeros Sin Fronteras. Fabiana discusses the most popular...

Beds & Bars Ltd takes home Investors in People Platinum for a third time

Mark Vaughan, People Director at Beds & Bars Ltd, announced the win of the group's third platinum award from Investors in People, one of very few in the hospitality industry to have achieved...

BYTAP Sends a Warm ‘Konnichiwa’ to Prime Minister Albanese

The Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP) has congratulated Prime Minister Albanese and welcomed the new Australian government at a critical time for the youth tourism sector. It is...

AIFS Abroad named 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards finalist

WYSE Travel Confederation member, AIFS Abroad, is pleased to announce that it is a top 5 finalist for the Innovation in Diversity Award in the 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards. The Innovation in...

Australia budgets 30% increase in WHM visas

The 2022-23 budget made public on 29 March by the Morrison Government announced a 30% increase in the number of Work and Holiday (WH) visas available for 2022-2023. The announcement has been...

Intrax acquires Center for International Career Development (CICD)

WYSE Travel Confederaion member Intrax Inc has acquired Center for International Career Development (CICD), a fellow U.S. Department of State designated J-1 Visa Sponsor. The merger serves not only...

Euroventure’s GOAT Roadtrip assists in movement of refugees to the UK

GOAT Roadtrip, Euroventure's sister company, has set up a team of volunteers to assist in the movement of refugees to the UK as part of the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ refugee scheme. On Friday, 18 March,...

Adapting to the Live Anywhere Travel Revolution

Executive interview with Airbnb at ITB Berlin Convention 2022 Kathrin Anselm, General Manager, DACH, CEE & Russia, Airbnb Lea Jordan, techtalk.travel Adaptability was the key takeaway from an...

In memoriam of Erik Henny

Erik Peter Henny1948 – 2022 We are saddened to hear of the unexpected death of long-standing WYSE Travel Confederation member, Erik Henny, whilst on holiday with his family. Those of you who were...

WYSE Travel Confederation’s statement on Ukraine

PRESS RELEASE WYSE Travel Confederation is deeply concerned by the violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and supports calls for adherence to international law and the United...

Beds & Bars announces new Vienna property: St Christopher’s Inns Hostel and Belushi’s Bar

Beds & Bars, a member of WYSE Travel Confederation, has announced the acquisition of a new property in Vienna’s 10th district and the opening of St Christopher’s Inns’ 19th hostel in Europe. The...

Au Pair in America wins Global Youth Travel Award for New Diversity and Inclusion Initiative

Winner of the Global Youth Travel Award for New Diversity and inclusion InitiativeInnovation: DEI Learning Journey seriesGuest: Yasmine Osman, Deputy Director, Au Pair in America Au Pair in America...

AuPairCare wins Global Youth Travel Award for Effective Use of Marketing

Winner of the Global Youth Travel Award for Effective Use of MarketingInnovation: Summer Adventures Video ContestGuest: Sarah McNamara, Senior Vice President, AuPairCare As the premier au pair...

World Nomads wins Outstanding Contribution to the SDGs Global Youth Travel Award

Winner of the Global Youth Travel Award for Outstanding Contribution to the SDGsInnovation: Footprints NetworkGuest: Jon Whitby, GM Marketing and Brands, World Nomads World Nomads is a fast-growing...

World Nomads wins Best Responsible Tourism Campaign Global Youth Travel Award

Winner of the Global Youth Travel Award for Best Responsible Tourism CampaignInnovation: Travel BetterGuest: Jon Whitby, GM Marketing and Brands, World Nomads World Nomads is a fast-growing online...

Meet the Global Youth Travel Awards nominees: TruTravels

Nominee for Global Youth Travel Award for Notable InnovationInnovation: Travel StylesGuest: Gemma Cromar, Communications & Partnerships, TruTravels TruTravels is a social adventure specialist in...