The Economic and Social Value of the US J-1 Visa Programme

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Faced with changes to US immigration legislation that could threaten educational and cultural exchanges in the country, WYSE Travel Confederation presents its own research which shows the major social and economic benefits that such exchanges bring to communities across the US every year. Last week we expressed our grave concern that the US may be turning […]

Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland join forces with STAY WYSE

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The Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland and STAY WYSE have teamed up to provide all seventy-four members of The Independent Holiday Hostel of Ireland membership of STAY WYSE. The seventy-four members of The Independent Holiday Hostels of Ireland will receive access to all STAY WYSE member benefits such as research, publications, discounts and benchmarking. The […]

WYSE Travel Confederation strengthens regional collaboration with PATA

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the leading voice and authority on travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region and the World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation are pleased to announce the strengthening of their collaboration in the fields of advocacy, research and business development. “This is a natural partnership and we are delighted to be […]

Youth Travel Accommodation customers go mobile

STAY WYSE, the Association of Youth Travel Accommodation, is due to launch the results of it’s 6th annual industry survey. This year’s survey reveals interesting information on both mobile usage by YTA consumers and the provision of mobile applications by YTA providers. YTA consumers are using mobile applications for a variety of purposes; with 35% […]

STAY WYSE reports continued growth in Youth Travel Accommodation sector

STAY WYSE is gearing up to release the results of its annual youth travel accommodation (YTA) survey. The survey, now in its sixth year, continues to indicate that the industry has navigated the financial crisis reasonably successfully, with a sustained year on year growth in occupancy rates. Ulises Ortega, Chairman of the STAY WYSE Association […]

STAY WYSE Opens Submissions for it’s Annual Awards

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STAY WYSE, the WYSE Travel Confederation’s sector association representing the youth travel accommodation industry, has just opened submissions for their annual awards: The Green Initiative Award: The 2012 award will recognize the youth accommodation provider that is making the greatest efforts in 2012 to ensure that its operating practices promote environmentally friendly and sustainable travel around the world. […]

Global Youth Travel Networking Event Comes of Age

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The World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation (WYSTC), the world’s most powerful network of youth and student travel professionals, is celebrating its 21st year holding WYSTC, its annual global industry event. WYSTC got its start in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has visited major capitals such as Melbourne, Bangkok, and New York City. This […]

WYSE Travel Confederation Announces Student Day

The World Youth Student & Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation  – the world’s most powerful network of youth and student travel professionals – is excited to announce its first ever Student Day to be held at WYSTC, its annual global industry event held in San Diego this year. The one-day program will offer university students the […]

WYSE calls for Outstanding Volunteer Project Award Nominations

WYSE Travel Confederation, recognized as the authority on global youth and student travel, is calling for nominations for its second WYSE Volunteer & Travel Outstanding Volunteer Project Award competition, recognizing projects that better the community at large. The award was created last year to showcase volunteer projects that exemplify sustainability, responsibility, and innovation. Last year’s […]

App Yap Contest Now Open!

The World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) is searching for the best youth travel app that maximizes the experience of young travellers on the road WYSE Travel Confederation, the non-profit dedicated to promoting international youth travel, has officially launched its second App Yap Contest today on Facebook. The contest challenges technology and travel companies […]

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