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Aside from “Where did all the teaspoons go??” and “How can I make my staff actually want to clean?”, one of the most common questions that plague hostel owners is “What should a manager do?” This may seem like a silly or even obvious question but the answer can vary dramatically depending on who
Recently while traveling through the US, I stayed at Bunk + Brew Hostel in Bend, Oregon. Before departing, I decided to jump on a live stream on my personal Facebook page called “5 Reasons Why I LOVE Staying In Hostels”.
The following press release was provided by In The Works, a PR firm representing the YHA Swanage.
The result of a £1.5 million refurbishment has been unveiled at YHA Swanage in the South West.
The date and time of this panel is Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 @ 17:00 UCT.
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Last month we published a blog on the importance of “Guest Screening”. This is a tricky topic, and we received a lot of feedback and multiple points of view.
No accommodation provider, or any business for that matter, wants to have dodgy or dangerous guests. However communal living, a foundational aspect of hostels, presents a unique challenge in this respect.
On 25 May 2018 the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect and become immediately enforceable.
As a hostel operator, this DOES apply to your business, regardless of where you operate. It’s a big deal, so we’ll cover some of what you need to know about it.
After attending the American Hostel Conference last month, I gained great insight into the many types of hostels in the US, especially those opening up.
A hostel owner in Victoria, Australia believes her businesses are no longer viable because of competition from Airbnb.
