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About
The STAY WYSE Hostel Conference brings together businesses involved in the youth travel accommodation sector for two days of trading, education and socialising. Now in its third year the Conference has rapidly established itself as the place to meet new trading partners; from buyers, to operators, investors and suppliers. Please pre-register to ensure you don’t miss out.
New generation of Iranian hostels attract younger tourists
Tourism has been among the main sectors of the Iranian economy that immediately witnessed steady growth after the lifting of international sanctions last year as part of the 2015 nuclear deal. With the rise in incoming travellers, the development and growth of...
Hostels and travel businesses collaborate to help Millennials experience Jerusalem
The city of Jerusalem has created a collaborative effort of local tourism businesses and travel organisations aimed at enticing Millennials who are travelling for either work or pleasure to explore the city. The Jerusalem Development Authority (JDA) designed the 'City...
2017 Booking Sources Survey launched
WYSE Travel Confederation has just launched the third edition of the Booking Sources Survey. The aim of the survey is to help youth travel accommodation providers identify additional booking sources and increase booking and revenues. The survey includes questions...
OBE honour ‘recognises work of many people’ says Beds & Bars founder
The Queen unveiled her birthday honours list at the weekend with the news that she has awarded Beds & Bars CEO and founder Keith Knowles an OBE for services to the community and charity. An OBE is a Queen's honour given to an individual for a major local role in...
Travelling could help make UK adults more employable, research shows
A survey of 1,000 people in the UK, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, South Korea and Brazil found that 64 per cent of UK adults and 82% of employers believe that travelling can make people more employable. The survey revealed the main benefits of travelling,...
The weird, wild and wonderful trends in the hostel revolution
It is no secret that when it comes to travelling, Millennials value experiences. As these travellers, ages 18-35, flood the travel market, hostels are rising to the occasion to show they're more than just a place to store a backpack and grab some shut eye. By...
Confirmed 2017 buyers
Just some of our buyers
“It creates a vibrancy”
Russ Hedge“It defines the hostel industry”
Eric van Dijk“A positive and punchy event for a booming industry”
Anne Dolan2017 Sponsors
2017 Sponsors
Some of our delegates
Alex Rivers
Director
Astor Leasing
United Kingdom
Carsten Herold
Managing Director
HEROLÉ Reisen GmbH
Germany
Lawrence Walsh
Chief Operating Officer
Invasion
United Kingdom
Nicola Foley
Director
Celtic Group Hostels
Ireland
Alvaro Hinojosa Poch
CEO
U HOSTELS
Spain
Maurizio Casatriste
Head of Programming dept
CTS Travel
Italy
Michele Da Silva
Managing Director
Britannia Student Services
United Kingdom
Oliver Winter
CEO
A&O HOTELS and HOSTELS Holding AG
Germany
Andreas Stolz
Executive Director
ASSD GmbH
Germany
Catherin Quirin
Deputy Manager
Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof
Switzerland
Mousset Guillaume
Marketing Director
FIAP Paris Accommodation
France
Peter Edwards
Director of Sales
Samesun Ventures
Canada
Anne Riediger
Service and Product Manager
Überland Reisen
Germany
David O’Kelly
CEO
SANDEMANs NEW Europe GmbH
Germany
Philip Houghton
CEO
Safestay plc
United Kingdom
Youngsuk Jung
CEO
World Homestay Booking Center
Korea
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