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Press Release: HostelPass Gains Traction

Sarah Weingust is alone in her last-minute AirBnB, wedging the leather desk chair under the lockless door handle to keep out her less-than-savory host, just in case, thinking, “There must be a better way.” After swapping similar travel stories with her friend and now-business partner Meir Razzo

Courtney Loechl

Reservations, Online Marketing

Ready to Learn? 5 Week Hostel Knowledge Journey Across the US Happening Now!

Blog

There are many reasons people around the world (more than 25,000 in fact!) use Hostel Management. It's an incredible resource for owners, managers, dreamers, and doers.

Courtney Loechl

Hostel Blogging, hostel consulting

Member Spotlight: Adam Newman & FAVEX: A Social Impact Hostel

Spotlight

This month’s Member Spotlight is on Adam Newman and his truly unique hostel, Favela Experience. Many of us come into the industry with some level of altruism.

Courtney Loechl

Online Panel Discussion: Staff Outings, Team Building, & Morale

Webinar

The topic of this panel is Staff Outings, Team Building, & Morale. This discussion was streamed live Wed. May 24th @ 14:00 UTC.

Do you do any type of outside team building or staff activities? Are you interested in learning about experiences with questions such as:

Courtney Loechl

Staff Management

From Hostel Chaos to a Well-Oiled Machine, Part 2: Implementation & Follow Up

Blog

Picture of wooden wall or door with Time for Change sign and open sign

Part 1 of this blog was the prep work for getting your hostel running seamlessly.

Courtney Loechl

Reception and Front Desk Operations, Staff Management

From Hostel Chaos to a Well-Oiled Machine, Part 1: Systems Creation

Blog

Well run hostels don’t just happen. Even with a strong staff and an enthusiastic manager, a hostel can easily run downhill if there are no dedicated steps in place to ensure its success.

Courtney Loechl

Reception and Front Desk Operations

The Business of Beds: Chains Versus Independents

Blog

Infographic of chain hostels and independent hostels

Have you ever wondered why chains are more popular amongst hotels than hostels or thought about whether your hostel should ever join a chain? Any guest can perceive the difference between staying at a chain versus independent accommodation. To some, chains feel familiar and dependable.

Byron Bunda

hostel chain

Online Panel Discussion: Volunteers in Hostels

Webinar

This panel discussion was on the topic of volunteers & work exchange in hostels. All panel discussions take place online via Google Hangouts, and are both streamed live & recorded for later viewing. This panel took place Wednesday, May 3rd. The recording is below.

Courtney Loechl

volunteers, work exchange

Member Spotlight: Matt White, co-founder of the up-and-coming Ruamoko Hostel in Nicaragua

Spotlight

This month’s Member Spotlight is showcasing Matt White, one of the founders of the soon to be Ruamoko Hostel in Nicaragua. After years of dreaming, Ruamoko received initial investment to get the ball rolling.

Courtney Loechl