A conversation with Acting CEO Louise Platt
Louise Platt is YHA’s Executive Director and Acting CEO. In this interview, Louise talks candidly about the pressures on the organisation and why a stronger YHA means a better experience for everyone.
YHA news
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YHA warns tourism tax will price even more children out of school trips
YHA warns tourism tax will price even more children out of school trips...
YHA's statement on the PYM summer school
YHA's statement on the PYM summer school.
YHA Chief Executive to move on
We have today announced that our Chief Executive James Blake will be stepping down later this year to take up a new external role as CEO of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.
Youth charity warns visitor levy risks pricing more children out of vital school residentials
The 96-year-old youth hostelling charity YHA (England & Wales) is urging ministers to rethink proposals for a visitor levy in England.
YHA responds to Government’s Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy
We have responded to the government’s Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy, which has been launched today Wednesday 10 December 2025...