STAY WYSE 2025

Where the hostel industry meets

What is STAY WYSE?

The STAY WYSE Hostel Conference brings together the leading buyers, sellers and service providers involved in the youth travel accommodation sector for two days of trading, collaboration, learning and networking.

Offering delegates a diverse range of seminars, workshops and panel discussions, the STAY WYSE educational programme is led by the brightest industry leaders and covers the latest trends and developments in youth travel and the hostel sector.

Join us in 2025 for a packed programme of pre-scheduled business appointments, discussions and networking with the who’s who of youth travel.

Meet a few of our 2024 buyers

bidroom | STAY WYSE Conference 2024
Adaptable Travel | STAY WYSE Conference 2024
Experience Education | STAY WYSE Conference 2024
Appina Travel | STAY WYSE Conference 2024
impactTrip | STAY WYSE Conference
Young Austria International
Topdeck | STAY WYSE Conference 2024
Axis Globe | STAY WYSE Conference 2024
CAS Trips | STAY WYSE Conference 2024
EF Ultimate Break | STAY WYSE Conference 2024 Sponsor | staywyse.org
CTS reisen STAY WYSE 2024
Contiki Stay WYSE 2024

Why attend?

One-to-one business appointments

Build your personalised schedule of 25+ business appointments with leading industry buyers.

Maximise ROI

Save time and money meeting relevant contacts under one roof and create a sales pipline.

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Get your company in front of the right people

Network with the best in the hostel business.

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Stay ahead of the competition

Ensure you are up to date with the latest industry trends and have the know-how to get ahead of the game.

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Position your brand on the international playing field

Enhance your brand exposure as a STAY WYSE sponsor.

Some of our previous delegates

“I’d like to thank WYSE Travel Confederation for such a great event held in Amsterdam. It is a non-stop show from Wed evening till Fri afternoon that if you manage to get through alive, you’ll return home with business under your arms. It is a “must attend” event in Bracap Global Tours trade shows calendar.”

Joaquim Capdevila

Managing Director, Bracap Global Tours

“STAY WYSE truly exceeded my expectations. It was so well organized and was a great opportunity to meet with industry leaders from all around the world.”

Jordan Schack

Hostel Partnerships Manager, Airbnb

“The STAY WYSE conference is the perfect place for us to meet key players of the youth travel industry and those interested in youth hostels in particular. The scale of the event is such that you have time to meet everyone in formal and social occasions. We never miss it and have been growing our presence there; in fact it is one of the few events we continue to attend.”

Brianda Lopez

CEO, Hostelling International

“STAY WYSE is one of a few can’t-miss events on my calendar each year. It provides an ideal opportunity to meet new contacts and re-connect with the old–all within a lively, well-run program.”

Patrick Mayock

Senior Director, R&D, STR

“When it comes to selling accommodation for millennials and Gen-Zers, STAY WYSE is THE event to attend. The great thing is that the attendees are looking for the product you are offering and you don’t need to spend time explaining what shared accommodation or the concept of a hostel is: we all speak the same language!“

Etienne Matichard

Director of Sales, JO&JOE

“One of the best travel events to meet specific travel industry vendors and suppliers. A very well organized event, easy to schedule and monitor appointments. All the arrangements were fabulous from the initial coordination, networking party, meetings, fam trips, education sessions, etc.”

Renil Hamza

Director, The Kiwi Vacations

Latest news

Murray Roberts announces retirement as MD of Beds and Bars Ltd

Murray Roberts announces retirement as MD of Beds and Bars Ltd

Beds and Bars Ltd, the leading operator of backpacker hostels, bars and pubs across Europe, announces the retirement of Murray Roberts after nearly 3 decades with the group, the last 10 as Managing Director, Where his industry knowledge, commitment to excellence and management style has seen Beds & Bars thrive in the cyclical world of hospitality.

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New MEININGER Hotel in Kiel

New MEININGER Hotel in Kiel

MEININGER Hotels continues its expansion in its home market of Germany. The opening of a new hotel is planned in the iconic new KoolKiel building, a project by ADORE Group, a renowned developer of modern and sustainable real estate projects.

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