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Evolving attitudes toward study and teach abroad participation
The Study Abroad panel of the WYSE Travel Confederation continues to offer vital insights into the international education landscape.
Welcome to our new member – WesternExchange
Over the past 11 years, WesternExchange has successfully assisted more than 5,000 participants in joining the J-1 programme.
Welcome to our new member – Pelican Cultural Exchange
Pelican Cultural Exchange is the only agency in Ecuador fully dedicated to the entire J-1 visa programme umbrella – including Work and Travel, Internships, Traineeships, Camp Counsellor, and more.
Cybersecurity basics every leader should understand – because “I’ll just forward this to IT” isn’t always enough
Let’s face it: most of us didn’t go into business to worry about firewalls, malware, or multi-factor authentication. We went into business to do business. But in today’s world, even the best business strategy can be undone by a careless click or a weak password.
Ongoing dialogue around visa access and policy improvements in cultural exchange
The WYSE Travel Confederation Cultural Exchange Panel continues to serve as a vital platform for the global youth travel and exchange community, meeting regularly to discuss trends and developments.
Are travel brands ready for Gen Alpha?
As Generation Z continues to drive trends across the travel industry, a new wave of travellers is quietly emerging on the horizon: Generation Alpha. Born from 2010 onwards, this digitally native.
“Having a guiding mission is critical in ensuring our traveller’s experience is unique and impactful”
Danny Case is the Vice President of Operations at HI USA, bringing over 20 years of experience in youth-focused hostel operations.
GDPR compliance: what international youth travel organisations need to know
At WYSE Travel Confederation, we work with youth travel organisations around the world – many of which welcome young travellers from Europe.
Welcome to our new member – Authentic Europe
Authentic Europe offers customised tours, and our passion comes from the dream of guiding a truly life-changing educational experience for all our participants.
“For Gen Z, travel isn’t just about seeing the world – it’s about making sense of their place within it”
Greg Bows is currently a director at Impact Travel Group, which oversees a number of brands across the study abroad, volunteering, internships, and high school travel sectors – including Camps International, African Impact, Kaya Responsible Travel, and Raleigh International.
Update from the Travel Safety Panel ahead of the summer peak
The WYSE Travel Confederation Travel Safety Panel, which meets regularly every few weeks, shared several key industry developments from its latest session in April.
Global internships on the rise: 2025 sees focus on career-aligned fields
A recent year-over-year analysis of internship search data on GoAbroad.com reveals a clear trend: students and young professionals are increasingly pursuing international internships aligned with career development in 2025.