Viajero Hostels opens 12th property in Latin America
Viajero Hostels has opened the doors of its new property in Medellín, Colombia’s second largest city. Medellín is the quintessential youth traveller’s preferred travel destination in Colombia due to its perfect year-round weather, great nightlife,...
The impact of visas goes beyond cultural exchange programmes
While some businesses active in the youth travel industry are slowly getting back in operation after COVID-19 closures, organisations facilitating travel for educational and cultural exchange experiences face significant obstacles related to visas. Visa challenges...
Social distancing equates to 66% drop in revenue for youth travel accommodation
Some providers of accommodation, tours, activities & attractions and youth travel programmes are back in operation with social distancing measures implemented and others are still anticipating the effects of distancing on their business. The July edition of WYSE...
Students want to come back! How New York City’s 92Y Residence is holding steady during the storm
For students moving to the Big Apple and needing affordable accommodation, 92Y Residence is a hidden gem of New York City. Situated at 92nd Street and Lexington in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the student residence is part of the 92nd Street Y (aka “92Y”), a...