A few heartwarming moments from the year 💞 Thank you to all our members, sponsors, delegates, speakers and exhibitors. We can't wait for another successful year!
WYSE Travel Confederation
Non-profitorganisatie-management
Amsterdam, North Holland 5.287 volgers
Working for global youth travel
Over ons
WYSE Travel Confederation is a global not-for-profit membership organisation dedicated to promoting and developing opportunities for the youth, student and educational travel industry. Providing international travel experiences to over 30 million youth and students each year, WYSE Travel Confederation’s global community 800+ members spans 120 countries in these sectors: Adventure Tour Operators - Au Pair Agencies - Backpacking - Cultural Exchange Programmes – Hop-on Hop Off Buses - International Education Providers - Language Schools & Agents - National Associations - Student Insurance - Student Flights - Student Identity Cards - Study Abroad Programmes - Tourism Boards & Official Tourism Organisations - Travel Industry Services - Universities -Volunteer Programmes - Work Abroad Opportunities - Youth Hostels and Booking Engines - Youth & Student Travel Retailers It is the world's most powerful network of youth and student travel professionals, connecting key industry players with decision makers and government officials. Trusted members of WYSE Travel Confederation are recognised in their market as leaders in youth, backpacking, educational and student travel. Their activities are consistent with our strict codes of conduct.
- Website
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http://www.wysetc.org/
Externe link voor WYSE Travel Confederation
- Branche
- Non-profitorganisatie-management
- Bedrijfsgrootte
- 11 - 50 medewerkers
- Hoofdkantoor
- Amsterdam, North Holland
- Type
- Non-profit
- Opgericht
- 2006
- Specialismen
- Adventure Tour Operators, Backpacking, study abroad, tourism, volunteer, lobbying, national associations, Language Schools, hostel, Cultural Exchange, au pair, work abroad, market intelligence en education
Locaties
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Primair
Singel 413HS
Amsterdam, North Holland 1012 WP, NL
Medewerkers van WYSE Travel Confederation
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Nick Pound
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Shirley Breuren
I believe that the power of human nature lies in each human’s unique nature, and that work is a magnificent place to unleash that power.
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Laura Daly
Deputy Director at WYSE Travel Confederation
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David Chapman
Director General – Non-Profit Associations, creating global platforms for global co-operation and collaboration
Updates
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WYSE Travel Confederation’s most listened to podcast of 2024 : Staying a step ahead: AI and tech in youth travel. The podcast delves into the journey of Kevin Morgan and Randy LeGrant, co-founders of Academic Language Solutions - iTEP, as they transitioned from careers in teaching and communications to technology. They discuss the influence of AI on their business and products, while also exploring its impact on young people, education, and the travel industry. 🎧 Listen here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dVETXdaN #ai #tech #education #youth #genz #travel
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WYSE Travel Confederation’s most viewed webinar of 2024, Cultivating Strength: Key Findings from the Global Youth Resilience Index, featured Carla Kearns, Vice President of Communications at Educatius Group. The session explored key findings from the Global Youth Resilience Index, focusing on youth mental health, relationships, and daily stressors. It highlighted how international experiences, social media, and gender differences influence resilience among young people in today’s world. Watch here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dDi6w4Jb #travel #genz #youthtravel #mentalhealth #internationalexperience
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Our top 10 most-read articles in 2024 From new launches, to acquisitions to discovering key trends and insights from our New Horizons 5 study, here's what you liked most over the past year. Read here >> https://shorturl.at/v8Sst
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Happy Holidays from WYSE Travel Confederation! 🎄🎁 May your season be filled with joy, adventure and unforgettable #travel memories. Wishing you a wonderful festive season and a fantastic New Year! 🎉
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Meet all our new members of 2024! We are delighted to see our network continue to grow, allowing us to offer you even more opportunities to trade and grow your business. 🚀 View all our new members here 👉🏻 https://shorturl.at/riVLv #travel #tourism #travelandtourism #hospitality #accommodation #digitalnomads #aupairs #culturalexchange #internships #workandtravel #volunteering #visa
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As 2025 approaches, three non-travel factors could significantly impact the travel industry: the rise of "pick-your-own algorithms" in social media, the evolving role of AI in delivering a human touch, and unpredictable global politics. Read more >> https://shorturl.at/eNZYU #ai #brands #brandexperience #socialmedia #travel #tourism
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Australia: MD107 revoked and replaced with a new Ministerial Direction that ties visa processing to indicative cap limits for each Australian institution, in a move that will be widely celebrated by the international education sector in Australia. Ministerial Direction 107, introduced in December 2023, was an immigration framework that classified Australian institutions into different risk levels and offered preferential treatment to “low-risk” institutions. The directive triggered a significant spike in visa rejection rates for students from some countries, and especially so for providers that were assessed to be higher risk. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dxmP29Vu #youthtravel #travelandtourism #internationaleducation #studyabroad #australia
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First-year college enrolments in the US have dropped by more than 6% in 2024, signalling a troubling trend ahead of the projected "enrolment cliff" in 2026. 📉 This decline, compounded by financial barriers and systemic issues, raises concerns for US colleges as they face shrinking domestic student populations and increased reliance on international students. Find out more 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dg3p8G2D #students #us #internationalstudents #enrolment
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As 2024 draws to a close, experts from WYSE Travel Confederation’s Study Abroad Sector Panel have highlighted key priorities for 2025, including expanding immersive global experiences and addressing accommodation challenges for youth groups. With new initiatives such as service-learning integration at Brigham Young University and the launch of teen language camps by Greenheart International, the Panel is focused on fostering cross-cultural understanding and adapting to the evolving needs of international students. Read more 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dpqUtGVs #culturalexchange #education #accommodation #students #youthtravel