Timings are published in Central European Time (CET).
Please note that this programme is subject to change.
Wednesday, 25 January 2023 |
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| 19:00 – 22:00 | Registration open at Hans Brinker |
| 19:00 – till late |
Welcome drinks, sponsored by Hans Brinker
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Thursday, 26 January 2023 |
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| Conference venue: Beurs van Berlage, Damrak 243, Amsterdam | |
| 08:30 | Hans Brinker Hostel – STAY WYSE staff members available for guidance by tram to Beurs van Berlage |
| 08:45 | Registration open |
| 09:45 – 10:00 |
Welcome address: David Chapman, Director General, WYSE Travel Confederation
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| 10:00 – 10:30 | |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break, sponsored by YellowSquare |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Business appointments, sponsored by JO&JOE |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Lunch, sponsored by HI USA |
| 13:45 – 14:20 | The post-pandemic relationship between hostels and OTAs, Gulce Karsli Rozenveld, Trip.com |
| 14:20 – 14:55 | Back on the road: How the world’s biggest youth tour operator has changed, Adam Armstrong, Contiki |
| 14:55 – 15:30 | Coffee break, sponsored by YellowSquare |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Business appointments, sponsored by JO&JOE |
| 19:00 | Transfer from Hans Brinker Hostel to Generator by minivan* |
| 19:30 – till late | Generator party |
Friday, 27 January 2023 |
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| Conference venue: Beurs van Berlage, Damrak 243, Amsterdam | |
| 09:00 | Hans Brinker Hostel – STAY WYSE staff members available for guidance by tram to Beurs van Berlage |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Business appointments, sponsored by JO&JOE |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break, sponsored by YellowSquare |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | The rise of hybrid hostels and institutional investors, Apichaya Wongsuwan, The Dearly |
| 11:20 – 11:40 | Solo travellers: Catering to the needs in the hospitality industry, Adrie Vreeke, Capsule Services |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | How to grow your hostel without losing your soul, Alejandro Osorio, Viajero Hostels |
| 12:00 – 13:15 | Business appointments, sponsored by JO&JOE |
| 13:15 – 14:00 | Lunch, sponsored by HI USA |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Business appointments, sponsored by JO&JOE |
* Please note that there will not be transfers back from the Beurs van Berlage or Generator to Hans Brinker Hostel.
