What is STAY WYSE?
STAY WYSE 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.
Participating buyer brands
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
2026 Sponsors
“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.”
Latest news
Accor expands JO&JOE portfolio through Aken Ecosystèmes partnership
Multi-site development plan targets hybrid student-traveler hypercampuses in France.
a&o Hostels secures EUR 874M to fuel growth
a&o Hostels is accelerating its expansion by completing an EUR 874 million refinancing facility provided by funds managed by Apollo.
YellowSquare lands EUR 65 million financing from UniCredit and Invel Real Estate
YellowSquare is strengthening its position as one of Southern Europe’s most dynamic hybrid hospitality players, following a EUR 65 million financing agreement designed to support its continued growth in Italy.
Hostelling International USA selects Cloudbeds to transform hostel operations nationwide
Hostelling International USA (HI USA), the largest hostel network in the US, has selected Cloudbeds, hospitality’s only intelligent growth engine, to modernize hotel management operations across its properties.
Hostelworld sees growth in H2 2025, Q1 2026
Hostelworld Group pointed to a clear shift in performance in the second half of 2025, after a slower start to the year.
Cloudbeds expands in Türkiye and Northern Cyprus through strategic partnership with Protel BilgisayarA.Ş
Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, today announced a strategic reseller partnership with Protel Bilgisayar A.Ş, the leading provider of hospitality technology solutions in Türkiye.
Drifter unveils next-generation dream pods as part of major Melbourne renovation
Drifter has announced the introduction of its next-generation Drifter Dream Pods, launching as part of a multi-million-dollar renovation of Drifter Melbourne.
What is a hostel in 2030?
At the 2026 STAY WYSE Hostel Conference held in Budapest, Hungary last week, three hostel brands operating in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States took to the stage to discuss what the future looks like for hostels.
MEININGER Hotels opens new property in Dublin
Following the recently announced hotel opening in Edinburgh planned for this summer, MEININGER Hotels is continuing its expansion in the UK & Ireland with a new property in the heart of Dublin’s authentic Liberties district.
MEININGER Hotels expands to Portugal with first opening in Porto
With the planned hotel in Porto, MEININGER Hotels will also be represented in Portugal, further expanding its Europe-wide network.
CN Hotels selects Cloudbeds to replace fragmented systems and accelerate performance across its portfolio
Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, has been selected by CN Hotels, a leading Southeast-based hotel ownership, development and operating company, as its property management system to enable a more connected, guest-first experience across their properties.
MEININGER Hotel Copenhagen: New hotel name in one of Europe’s most popular cities for travellers
Denmark and its capital Copenhagen have been attracting increasing numbers of travelers from around the world for years. According to figures from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, a total of 20 million hotel overnight stays were recorded in Denmark in 2024, representing a 4.2% increase compared to the previous record year of 2023.
a&o Hostels acquires Schulz Hotels as part of EUR 500 million growth strategy
Berlin, 10 December 2025 - a&o Hostels (a&o), Europe's largest and fastest-growing hostel chain with 30,000...
MEININGER Hotels steps into Spain’s budget hotel boom, taking on industry giants
Meininger is stepping firmly into Spain’s booming low-cost hotel market, joining major players like Accor, B&B and Travelodge as rising room rates push investors toward budget concepts.
Cloudbeds expands in Greece and Cyprus through strategic partnership with HIT Cloud
Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, today announced a reseller partnership with HIT S.A. (Hospitality Integrated Technologies), one of the leading providers of hotel technology solutions in Greece.
MEININGER Hotels to open first property in Madrid
MEININGER Hotels continues its growth trajectory and opens its first hotel in Madrid. Through a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas Real Estate and Therus Investment, a modern hybrid hotel is being developed at Avenida del Mediterraneo 44, just 500 meters from the famous Retiro Park.
Cloudbeds and GuestCentric join forces to smash barriers to direct bookings
Independent hoteliers have long been stuck between clunky legacy systems and giant chains with endless resources. Today, Cloudbeds and GuestCentric are rewriting the rules. Their new partnership cuts through the tech clutter, giving hotels a frictionless, guest-first booking experience, without the usual headaches.
Mad Monkey expands Ha Giang Loop tours after record demand
Following record-breaking sales throughout October 2025, Mad Monkey Ha Giang Loop has announced the addition of a...
Hostelworld enhances social travel platform offering through acquisition of OccasionGenius
Hostelworld is excited to announce it has acquired US-based OccasionGenius, a B2B event discovery platform, for $12 million. OccasionGenius helps businesses inspire their audiences with a global catalogue of local ‘Things to Do’ and unique, travel-worthy events, all delivered via API.
Why attend STAY WYSE as a buyer
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Mad Monkey Hostels levels up travel safety and connection with new tech features
Mad Monkey Hostels, one of Southeast Asia’s leading social hostel brands, has unveiled a suite of new digital features designed to make backpacking both safer and more connected as part of their ongoing strategy to create the most impactl social experiences.
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