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Ireland announces Visa waiver proposals

A “visa liberalisation” initiative announced by Ireland’s Minister for Justice will make it easier for tourists from India, China and Middle Eastern states to visit Ireland. Minister Shatter said the €60 ordinarily required to enter the State would be waived … Read

Youth & Student Travel Trends in 2011

Once a year, professionals in the youth, student and educational travel industry gather at the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) to formulate partnerships, strengthen business relationships and discover the latest youth trends both globally and regionally. This autumn’s … Read

Sun Rises and Sets on Global Student Markets

After analysing international trade data, Angel Calderon of RMIT University in Australia predicts the sun is setting on international students from some East Asian countries, continues to shine on India and China, while sunrise countries such as Chile and the … Read

International student numbers up year on year

Latest figures from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for the year ending November 2009 have shown a year-on-year 17.7 per cent increase in full fee-paying international students. As of November last year there was a total of … Read