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
Today’s hostels combine hotel-level quality with hostel-level value. For buyers, that means centrally located...
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.
YHA Australia becomes first accommodation network in Australasia to roll out digital wallet key technology nationally
In an Australasian first, YHA Australia has implemented digital wallet key technology across its 19-property network. By simply downloading their digital key via the YHA Explorer App and adding it to their digital wallet, guests can now enjoy seamless, card-free entry to their room, lifts, social spaces and other facilities with the tap of their phone, eliminating the need for traditional plastic key cards.
10 reasons Budapest will capture your heart
Top 10 facts about Budapest – STAY WYSE 2026 is heading to Budapest, Hungary, and there’s no better way to get excited for the event than discovering what makes this city so special. From stunning architecture to vibrant nightlife, here are the top 10 facts you need to know about Budapest before joining the youth travel accommodation community on 4-5 February 2026.
JO&JOE Budapest to open in September 2025
JO&JOE, the hybrid lifestyle hospitality brand redefining the way people travel and connect since 2017, is bringing its playful, community-first concept to one of Europe’s most exciting cities – Budapest.
Cloudbeds unveils advanced revenue intelligence and guest marketing capabilities powered by Signals AI foundation model
Cloudbeds, the AI-powered platform fueling hotel growth, today announced advanced revenue intelligence and guest...
Mad Monkey Hostels announces New Riverside Resort in Kampot, Cambodia
Mad Monkey Hostels is thrilled to announce the development of its newest property, Mad Monkey Kampot Riverside Resort, set to open its doors at the end of 2025. This expansion marks another milestone in Mad Monkey’s mission to build vibrant, community-driven hostels across Southeast Asia.
Drifter launches ‘Next Best Job in the World’ campaign to rally working holiday market to Australia and New Zealand
As part ode to the original ‘Best Job in World’ campaign, and part revival of a new dawn in experience-based travel, Drifter, an Australian design-led hotel-hostel group renowned for its unique accommodations for free-spirited travellers is thrilled to announce its ‘The Next Best Job in the World’ campaign.










