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Welcome to our newest member: Estudiemos Abroad S.A.S.

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We are happy to welcome Estudiemos Abroad S.A.S. from Colombia as our newest IAPA Full Voting member. Estudiemos Abroad S.A.S. is a Danish-Colombian organisation with offices in Bogota and London. Estudiemos Abroad offer au pair programmes to France, Germany, USA and Belgium, as well as language courses and post- graduate degrees in the UK, Ireland and Australia. Their main goal is to offer the best opportunities to their students abroad and they are passionate about education and travel. Visit www.estudiemosabroad.co.uk to find out more about our new member You can also follow Estudiemos Abroad on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Smaller Earth launches new brand and website

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Smaller Earth, member of IAPA, WYSE Travel Confederation and WYSE Work and Volunteer Abroad, has revealed an overhaul of its brand and website as it aims to lead its industry in design and user experience. The company, established in 2009 and based in Liverpool, has brought a fresh feel and user experience to the heart of its site, which features a number of work abroad programmes, au pair jobs, volunteer abroad opportunities and group trips. Christopher Coventry, Smaller Earth’s Brand Manager, said: “It’s more important than ever for our users to be able to find the right work abroad and travel opportunities …

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Welcome TM Connect Abroad Corporation as our newest IAPA Affiliate member

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Welcome to TM Connect Abroad Corporation as our newest IAPA Affiliate member. TM Connect Abroad Corporation is based in Kiev, Ukraine and organises various cultural programmes for Ukrainians worldwide. The company was created by young people in 2010 and is working for young people. The founders and all co-workers have experience in student and cultural exchange programmes, which gives them the advantage to easily offer and manage programmes for Ukrainian youth worldwide. TM Connect Abroad Corporation works with partners in more than 85 countries. Visit the TM Connect Abroad Corporation website for more detailed information: http://cac-ua.com/en.

Registration is now open for the 24th World Youth and Student Travel Conference – WYSTC 2015

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Registration is now open for the 24th World Youth and Student Travel Conference – WYSTC 2015. WYSTC is the annual event of WYSE Travel Confederation; WYSE Travel Confederation is endorsed by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and UNESCO. From 22 – 25 September 2015, more than 600 travel professionals from over 450 businesses globally will gather at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa for trading, seminars and workshops, networking and more. WYSTC provides a singular opportunity for you to pursue innovative partnerships with key decision makers, develop creative marketing and distribution channels, and access new markets. Take …

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WETM-IAC 2016 to be held in Atlanta, USA

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The city of Atlanta in the United States was announced as the host city for the Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference (WETM-IAC) 2016 during this year’s event in Lisbon, Portugal earlier this month. From 19 – 21 March 2016, over 200 professionals from organisations serving the youth cultural exchange, work experience, au pair, volunteer and internship sectors will come together in Atlanta to establish and strengthen sector-focused partnerships, gain industry intelligence and tap into emerging global markets. This is the second time that the annual business-to-business event of WYSE Work and Volunteer Abroad and the International Au …

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Online community manager ‘AuPairMom’ shares her unique insight with WETM-IAC 2015 delegates

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WETM-IAC 2015 delegates joined Celia Harquail – better known as AuPairMom to the au pair world – for a unique and inspiring insight into her online community through two educational sessions. Having played host to an impressive 11 au pairs from across the globe, Celia – who is also a Management Professor with a PhD in Leadership and Organisations, plus expertise in digital business – knows a thing or two about being a good au pair host parent. Changing the world, one host family at a time Through AuPairMom.com, Celia hosts the world’s most popular conversation for host families and …

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Thank you for joining us at WETM-IAC 2015

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Thank you to everyone who attended the Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference (WETM-IAC) 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal last week and helped to make the event a great success. This year we welcomed 200 delegates from across the globe who took part in business appointments, seminars, workshops and networking events over the course of two and a half days – and saw the IAPA Au Pair of the Year 2015 crowned. Welcome to Lisbon Francisco Moser from the Lisbon Convention Bureau – sponsor of our welcome reception – gave guests a warm welcome to the city at an …

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IAPA Au Pair of the Year named at WETM-IAC 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal

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German au pair Lena Halberstadt was presented with this year’s International Au Pair Association (IAPA) Au Pair of the Year award during the celebration dinner held at Lisbon’s Estufa Fria venue during the Work Experience Travel Market and IAPA Annual Conference (WETM-IAC) 2015. The award was presented by IAPA Chairperson Patricia Brunner and recognises the work of one individual taking part in an au pair experience, while enhancing awareness of the benefits of this demanding role across the globe. Lena, an AuPairCare au pair, was nominated by the Rasmussen family from Michigan in the United States of America, where she has been placed for the last seven …

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New research: Download our Millennial Traveller report for a unique insight into this influential generation of travellers

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WYSE Travel Confederation has launched a Millennial Traveller report today which provides a snapshot of the travel behaviours, experiences and attitudes of this young and influential group of travellers born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s. This latest report is part of a series based on the results of the Millennial Traveller survey, which was completed by more than 7,600 travellers aged 18 – 30 from over 100 countries earlier this year. If you are looking to capitalise on the opportunities that this demographic offers, download the Millennial Traveller report to gain a unique insight into the generation that’s spending more and …

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7 News: Growing demand for au pairs in Australia

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The au pair programme is becoming more and more popular with families in Australia. The government is looking into creating a dedicated Visa programme for au pairs that would allow stays longer than six months. The Cultural Au Pair Association of Australia (CAPAA) is the national association in Australia that works on promoting the benefits of au pair cultural exchange programmes to the Australian Government and Australian public; and to establish agreed standards for au pair programmes in Australia. On 7 News CAPAA member smartaupairs explains the value of au pairs for Australia; to watch the report, click here > …

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