Research
New Horizons lll Report This is the third New Horizons survey of global youth and student travel conducted by the World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation (WYSE Travel Confederation). The aim of the survey is to provide an overview of the global youth and student travel … [Read More...]
WYSTC 2014
WYSTC’s Mission To provide the youth, student and educational travel industry with a global event where specialist organisations gather to trade with trusted partners plus exchange knowledge, experience and expertise. WYSTC is Pre-scheduled business appointments Seminars and … [Read More...]
Mobile Is Beginning To Define The Multitrillion Dollar Global Travel Industry
KEY POINTS Mobile devices are ideal companions for travellers, allowing them to access information, services and booking while en route. PhoCusWright estimates that by 2015, mobile will account for one-quarter of U.S. online travel sales, driving $US40 billion in revenue. In Europe mobile will account for one-fifth of bookings by 2015. Tablets are emerging as […]
CETT Invitation to their 30th ALIMARA AWARDS
CETT, international training and research centre of tourism and hotel management, attached to the University of Barcelona, is organising with the International Tourism Fair of Catalonia (SITC) the 30th Edition of the Alimara Awards for the promotion of tourism. In order to celebrate this Anniversary, they are preparing different special activities such as a conference […]
Introducing the New Executive Board Members
After the election of a new board member at the AGM in Sydney, WYSE Travel Confederation is pleased to welcome Manel Bassols to the Executive Board as a new member for three years, also Carla Ferreira was voted back to the Executive Board to take a vacant seat for two years. The first meeting of […]
International Tourist Arrivals Reach Record 1.087 Billion in 2013
International tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013, reaching a record 1,087 million arrivals, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Despite global economic challenges, international tourism results were well above expectations, with an additional 52 million international tourists travelling the world in 2013. For 2014, UNWTO forecasts 4% to 4.5% growth – again, […]
Report: The Cellphone Is Underrated as a Travel Inspiration Tool
Many travel companies have turned to iPads and other tablets when they want to inspire travelers to dream of their next vacations, but in so doing they may be short-changing the mobile phone, and they may want to rethink their app-development priorities. A PhoCusWright survey of 2,200 U.S. travelers in the fourth quarter of 2013 found that […]
The WYSE Travel Confederation 2014 Research Programme
Measuring the size and features of the Youth & Student Travel sector around the world is critical for an understanding of its economic and social contribution. WYSE Travel Confederation and its Sector Associations are committed to understanding the ever-changing characteristics, motivations and needs of young travellers and the industry that supports them. Our investment in research […]
Backpackers leave millions behind
Backpackers play a major role in Australian agriculture, but many forget to collect their full wage when they head off on their next adventure. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) reports it has amassed $540 million in unclaimed superannuation belonging to temporary residents who have left Australia. Now, a backpacker organisation wants the Federal Government to […]
