What is STAY WYSE?
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 the youth travel.
Meet a few of our 2024 buyers
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.
Get your company in front of the right people
Network with the best in the hostel business.
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.
Position your brand on the international playing field
Enhance your brand exposure as a STAY WYSE sponsor.
Some of our previous delegates
Jens Munch
CEO
Pace Revenue
UK
Janine Bunte
CEO
Schweizer Jugendherbergen
Switzerland
Gal Mor
Partner / Owner
Abraham Hostels and Tours
Israel
Malin Widmarc-Nilsson
Vice President Commerce
MEININGER Hotels
Germany
Heather Leisman
President
EF - Ultimate Break
Switzerland
Adam Harris
CEO and Founder
Cloudbeds
USA
Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa
CEO & Co-founder
Ostello Bello SPA
Italy
Fabio Coppola
Chief Visionary Officer
YELLOWSQUARE
Italy
Anne Dolan
Founder and Owner
Clink Hostels
UK
Maria Jesus Guirado
Sales and Marketing Director
Amistat Hostels
Spain
Russ Hedge
CEO
HI USA
USA
Patrick Lomsdalen
CEO & Founder
FLEXIPASS
Italy
Guðmundur Þór Magnússon
Chief Operations Officer
Kex Hostel ehf
Iceland
Agathe Mariette
Sales & Events Manager
JO&JOE
France
Nick Pound
Director of Partnerships
World Nomads
Australia
Catherin Quirin
Deputy Manager
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
Switzerland
Jordan Schack
Hostel Partnerships Manager
Airbnb
USA
Robin Sleegers
Senior Consultant
Rev Control - Revenue Management System
Netherlands
Bjorn Lambers
Sales Manager
Mews
Netherlands
Alastair Thomann
CEO
Generator Hostels
UK
Sponsors 2024
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!“
“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.”
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