Fastest Growing Sector in Travel | Study abroad, language travel, cultural exchange, adventure travel, gap year, and work exchange are all part of the travel industry’s fastest growing sector; representing over 20% of all international visitors. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), every fourth traveller will soon be a young person. The latest study on young independent travellers was presented by the WYSE Travel Confederation at WYSTC 2007.

The World Youth Student & Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation is a dynamic, professionally managed not-for-profit organisation, comprising 550+ members, representing the global community of youth travel, student travel and international education specialists.

With a network of 5000 locations in 118 countries, Confederation members provide international travel and educational experiences for more than 10 million students and youth each year.