Gen Z, OTAs and group travel
Many factors shape the type of accommodation chosen by travellers, including supply in the destination, duration of stay, purpose of the trip and budget.
JO&JOE opens first location in Italy
The seventh location of hybrid hostel brand JO&JOE, part of the Accor group, marks its first foray into the Italian market, following openings in France, Austria, Colombia and Brazil.
a&o Hotels and Hostels sold to new owners for EUR 800 million
a&o Hotels and Hostels is once again changing the owner of its sheets. Dubbed the Ryanair of the hostel industry, cheap beds giant a&o is being sold to private investment firms StepStone and Proprium for EUR 800 million.
Bed bugs are a global problem, yet we still know so little about how they spread
Explore the resurgence of bed bugs, ranging from a significant outbreak in Paris to research findings in the UK. Dive into the seasonal patterns and the enigmatic world of these resilient pests.
STAY WYSE Amsterdam 2023 wrap-up
STAY WYSE Amsterdam 2023 was celebrated at the Beurs van Berlaje and featured several educational sessions and two top networking events.
Ask Us Anything with Terri Hamilton, Brigham Young University
What does study abroad look like post-COVID? Hear about some of the changes in this episode of Ask Us Anything by WYSE Travel Confederation. In this...
Ask Us Anything with Fabiana Martilotta, Viajeros Sin Fronteras
Find out what’s going on in the student travel market of Uruguay in this interview with Fabiana Martilotta, Director General and CEO of Viajeros Sin...
Ask Us Anything with Clare Weston, KILROY
WYSE Travel Confederation spoke to Clare Weston, long-time international product manager at KILROY, in this episode of the Ask Us Anything podcast....
WYSE Travel Confederation announces development grant programme WYSE Up!
WYSE Travel Confederation, the only global not-for-profit membership organisation that represents the global youth travel industry, has announced a...
July jubilee: Hostel recovery begins across Europe
STR’s August snapshot reveals that after months of temporary closures, hostel occupancy skyrocketed in July, well above comparable hotel occupancy and significantly better than the past several months’ performance.
