US Exchange Program update 2020

US Exchange Program update 2020

The cultural exchange sector has tackled a multitude of challenges, with the outbreak of COVID-19 halting US Exchange Programs followed by the Proclamation suspending the issue of certain J-1 Visas. The upcoming election provides cautious optimism as Ilir Zherka,...
The importance of inclusivity in youth travel

The importance of inclusivity in youth travel

The importance of inclusivity in youth travelSep 24, 2020 More than 50% of Gen Z identify as something other than straight. Gaining an understanding of the diverse guests who stay in your hostels, go on your tours, travel with your companies etc is essential to...
China’s youth travellers post-COVID-19

China’s youth travellers post-COVID-19

Pre-pandemic, China was the world’s largest outbound tourism market with residents taking 168 million+ trips per year, making this demographic an essential travel market. We caught up with Sienna Parulis-Cook, Associate Director of Communications at Dragon Trail...
WYSTC 2019 welcome and opening keynote

WYSTC 2019 welcome and opening keynote

Addressing delegates at the official opening of the 2019 World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Lisbon, Portugal, David Chapman, Director General of WYSE Travel Confederation, started the morning by highlighting the culinary delights of the city of...