Below is the programme for STAY WYSE 2025.
Monday, 3 February 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 20:00 - 21:00 | Buyer registration, The Black Market, at the Market Bar |
| 20:00 - till late | Welcome drinks, sponsored by Experience Gaelic Games The Black Market, at the Market Bar |
Tuesday, 4 February 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:45 - 14:00 | Registration open |
| 09:45 - 10:00 | Welcome address: David Chapman Director General WYSE Travel Confederation Paul O'Dea Fáilte Ireland |
| 10:00 - 10: 30 | Educational session: Bunk or buzz? Predicting the future of tech for hostels and youth travel Jason Noronha D3x Kevin O’Shaughnessy CityHook |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break sponsored by Sleeptite |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Business appointments sponsored by JO&JOE |
| 12:30 – 13:15 | Lunch sponsored by Sleeptite |
| 13:15 – 15:00 | Business appointments sponsored by JO&JOE |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee break sponsored by Sleeptite |
| 15:00 - 18:15 | Buyers familiarisation tour sponsored by Celtic Group Hostels |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Educational session: Trends, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving hospitality landscape William Anns STR |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Educational session: roomangel: A better way to search and book without middlemen (OTAs) Brian Reeves roomangel Foundation |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Educational session: AI in hostels: Revolutionizing revenue, marketing and guest experiences Amit Popat Cloudbeds |
| 20:00 - 20:30 | Buyer welcome with Fáilte Ireland Bad Bobs Late Bar and Club |
| 20:30 - till late | Networking party, sponsored by Fáilte Ireland Bad Bobs Late Bar and Club |
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Business appointments sponsored by JO&JOE |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Coffee break sponsored by Sleeptite |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Educational session: Is the party over, or are we just getting started? Navigating the New Commercial Reality in Youth Accommodations and Hostels. Panellists: Etienne Matichard, JO&JOE Delianna Tolla, YellowSquare Moderator: Stephan Leuenberger, Cloudbeds |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Buyer session with Experience Gaelic Games |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Educational session: Making the most of the worst Matthew Walker Plan3 |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Educational session: Boost revenue beyond rooms! Filipa David, Bounce |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Lunch sponsored by Sleeptite |
| 12:45 - 15:00 | Business appointments sponsored by JO&JOE |
