The STAY WYSE youth travel accommodation research programme has become the most comprehensive source of intelligence about the global youth travel accommodation (YTA) industry. STAY WYSE research focuses on hostel and YTA business operations, outcomes, and trends in order to establish useful metrics for this unique sector of travel accommodation.
Booking Sources 2016 is based on global data collected in March – April 2015 from youth travel accommodation providers about their booking sources.The survey asked questions about booking channels, online travel agents (OTAs), wholesalers, tour operators and industry trade events during 2014.
The report provides analysis and comparisons based on accommodation type, size, location and region and covers:
– Top booking sources for hostels
– The importance of direct booking for hostels
– Groups and social media bookings
– Which OTAs get the most YTA bookings
– Comparisons of Booking.com, Hostelworld, Hostelling International, Expedia, and Airbnb
WYSE members can request a free copy of the Booking Sources 2016 report. Non-members can purchase a copy of the report or request a free executive summary.
Booking Sources 2015 is based on global data collected in March – April 2015 from youth travel accommodation providers about their booking sources.The survey asked questions about booking channels, online travel agents (OTAs), wholesalers, tour operators and industry trade events during 2014.
The report provides analysis and comparisons based on accommodation type, size, location and region and covers:
– Top booking sources for hostels
– The importance of direct booking for hostels
– Groups and social media bookings
– Which OTAs get the most YTA bookings
– Comparisons of Booking.com, Hostelworld, Hostelling International, Expedia, and Airbnb
WYSE members can request a free copy and non-members can purchase a copy of the report.
Beyond the Bed examines ancillary revenue for accommodation operators. The report presents results of a survey of youth travel accommodation (YTA) providers and their ancillary revenue sources, while also looking at broader trends in other related industries.
Beyond the Bed offers insights on:
– What sells and what doesn’t
– Maximising ancillary revenue
– Considering the stay life-cycle
– Harnessing technology to increase sales.
WYSE members can request a free copy and non-members can purchase a copy of the report.
| Youth Travel Accommodation Industry Survey Volume 7 | |||
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STAY (Safe Travel Accommodation for Youth) WYSE Association, the global trade body for the youth travel accommodation sector, has launched its seventh annual survey on youth travel accommodation trends. Our seventh annual report on youth travel accommodation trends is based on a survey of 2,231 Youth Travel Accommodation (YTA) operations across 100 countries. It includes findings across all aspects affecting the industry, from the average size and rates of properties to the social media habits and booking styles of their guests. The businesses polled for the survey, conducted between May and October 2013, accounted for 136,899 beds. 62% of these properties were located in urban areas and 60% of respondents were hostels. Our 2013 survey incorporated some considerable changes compared to the 2012 version; questions were, especially on finances, and new questions were added on pressing issues surrounding third party website bookings, third party website contracts and licensing issues. |
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| The Youth Travel Accommodation Industry Survey Volume 6 | |||
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The sixth STAY WYSE annual report, was the first to include consumer data, which provides important economic impact information. | ||
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| The Youth Travel Accommodation Industry Survey Volume 5 | |||
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Download the fifth edition of our global business operations survey results. This annual study was commissioned by STAY WYSE to establish crucial business metrics and identify trends in this dynamic sector. The information generated by this research also supports the mission of STAY WYSE to provide a voice and identity for the youth travel accommodation industry. | ||
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| The Youth Travel Accommodation Industry Survey Volume 4 | |||
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STAY WYSE has, for the fourth year running, reviewed the global business operations of the Youth Travel Accommodation Sector.This edition looks at average bed rates, occupancy rates, marketing activities, booking trends and sources of revenue during 2009 and provides national data comparisons for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany and the UK. | ||
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| The Youth Travel Accommodation Industry Survey Volume 3 | |||
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STAY WYSE has for the third year running reviewed the global business operations of the Youth Travel Accommodation Sector. This year’s Industry Benchmark Survey looks at occupancy rates, revenue splits, bed rates, booking lead times and sources of revenue during 2008. | ||
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| The Youth Travel Accommodation Industry Survey Volume 2 | |||
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Access the second annual review, conducted in 2007, of global business operations within the Youth Travel Accommodation Sector. | ||
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Annual Benchmark Surveys for 2007, 2008 & 2009 |
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Buy the 2007, 2008, 2009 annual benchmark studies together for a special price! The reports look at average bed rates, occupancy rates, marketing activities, booking trends and sources of revenue for each of the three years. The 2009 survey also provides national data comparisons for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany and the UK. | ||
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