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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alliance Abroad, winner of this year's Best Work Experience Provider at the Global Youth Travel Awards, is adding several senior positions to its global team to meet the...

At the end of 2023, we will be bidding farewell to some of the valued members of the WYSE Travel Confederation Management Board and Sector Panels. The Confederation would like to take this time to...

What will define youth travel in the near future? Based on what we hear on the ground and what we see in the data, here are four things that we think the youth travel industry can act on in 2024. 1....

WYSE Travel Confederation’s community of youth and student travel specialists was represented by Director General David Chapman in this year’s Titans of Tourism panel discussion. Hosted by WYSE...

How happy are you from travelling? From one to ten, what would you say? Five? Nine? 6.66? But before you rate your happiness, tell us this: how many activities did you do on your last trip? We might...

Global student travel tour operator CAS Trips announces the launch of CLS (Community-Led Service) Trips. As of today, CAS Trips invites schools and students aged 14-18 to explore eight destinations....

On 1 December 2023, Viajero Hostels opened in Huacachina, Perú, welcoming all Viajeros - travellers - from around the world. A member of WYSE Travel Confederation, Viajero Hostels is the renowned...

Many factors shape the type of accommodation chosen by travellers, including supply in the destination, duration of stay, purpose of the trip and budget. When it comes to budget, hostels are an...

1. Tell us your story. How did Divan International get started? Divan International came into existence in 1992 as a travel agency. 28 years ago, it changed to specialize into cultural exchange...

1. Tell us your story. How did IREX get started? IREX is a global development and education organization based in Washington, DC. We were originally founded in 1968 under the name International...

1. Tell us your story. How did Hopscotch Travel get started? Hopscotch was made by young people, for young people. We’re hard workers, problem solvers, and team players who are incredibly passionate...

UNWTO formally recognised WYSE Travel Confederation among its longest-standing Affiliate Members, at the Award Ceremony organised during the 44th Affiliate Members Plenary Session, held on 16...

1. Tell us your story. How did Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers get started? I was unemployed, lurking around having fun and surfing, after 10 years abroad, surfing and travelling. I was a silent...

In spring 2024, in the middle of the beautiful old town of Lucerne, Capsule Services will open the doors of its newest Capsule Hotel.  In 2018, the first Capsule Hotel in Switzerland opened in...

1. What makes Discova different from your competitors? People: in all of our destinations, we use local people to create and manage our products. By doing that, we ensure we will provide our clients...

Day one of the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) saw the arrival of four of JENZA's Youth Advisory Panel (YAP): Adithi, Ydis, Aoife and Samia. Forming part of the panel of 17-26 year...

‘Maximizing Alliance Strategies Technology Toolkit’, gave attendees an insight into the suite of technology developments that are powering growth at Alliance Strategies. Adam Cooper, President of...

World Nomads Travel Insurance, a global leader in cover for the adventure travel market, is proud to announce its partnership with KILROY, the renowned youth and student travel agency, as they make...

Over the years, the role WYSE Travel Confederation fulfils has changed as the demands and directions of the industry have developed. To address these changes, it is proposed to introduce a Vision...