News The purpose of a trip, length of stay, and types of activities in the destination all factor into the level of happiness young people find in travelling and so does the type of accommodation used. Hostels are doing pretty well on the happiness front, from what...
News Driven by cheap travel, freelance work, the internet, and the sharing economy, a new traveller is emerging: the digital nomad. Why should we care about digital nomads? This and other questions were raised at the 2018 World Youth and Student Travel Conference...
News We are excited to announce HI USA has recently opted to become an Elite member of WYSE Travel Confederation. As HI USA sets its path to becoming recognised as an advocate for youth travel, they are now better positioned with the tools, resources and networking...
News President Donald Trump introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in November 2017. The new tax law has implications for interns, au pairs, Summer Work Travel participants, trainees and other participants of the US Exchange Visitor Program who have earned money while...
News Young travellers are seeking more activities and experiences while travelling, according to findings of WYSE Travel Confederation’s global New Horizons IV Survey of travellers under the age of 35. The New Horizons IV Survey indicates that the desire for...
News Millennials exit stage left, a new character is taking the travel industry spotlight. With laptop in hand and only the essentials on the back, this traveller is partial to Airbnb and OTA searches – and she is an avid activity seeker. Are digital nomads poised to...
