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The Real Reason We're All Here (And How You Can Help)

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There are probably as many reasons for travel as there are excuses as to why you can’t go to your in-laws for dinner next weekend. The same goes for reasons why some of us devote our life’s work to encouraging and facilitating travel.

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Courtney Loechl
Fundraising/Crowdfunding

Social Apps: The Future of Guiding Guests

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With technology changing the way we do nearly everything, from buying groceries to finding a life partner, there’s been both trepidation and anticipation to see how it would influence budget travel.
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Courtney Loechl
Internet and Technology, Social Media

Hostel Staff Meeting - Cluj-Napoca, Romania, November 2016

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Hostel Staff Party in Cluj 2016

Following the proud tradition of International Hostel Staff Meetings, this year's hostel staff gathering will take place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from 7-9 November, 2016!

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In House Social Media Online Panel Discussion

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This online panel discussion will focus on the use of technology by hostels, specifically with apps such as gloqon or hostelite. We have gathered panelists from both the technology creation side as well as the hostel operator perspective. 

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Courtney Loechl
Panel Discussions, Social Media

How to Create Video Content From Snapchat

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If you think creating videos is overwhelming and time consuming, you're not alone. Luckily for you, it's also not true!

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Courtney Loechl
Social Media Marketing, Video Marketing

Member Spotlight: Sam & Dan, The Dynamic Duo Behind Podstel

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This month’s Member Spotlight is showcasing Daniel Beaumont and Sam Cooper. These are the two ambitious souls behind Podstel, a hostel concept that combines travel and education to create positive change. What an incredible concept!
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Courtney Loechl

Hostel Security- Part 2: Keeping Guests Safe

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As the previous blog post pointed out, staff, guests, and outside visitors all pose potential security issues for hostels. Part 1 dealt with security precautions a hostel can implement against dishonest staff or outside threats.
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Courtney Loechl

Hostel Security Ideas: Tamper Proof, Tamper Evident, & More

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Between staff, guests, and outside visitors, all hostels face issues of security. There is a wide range of both the potential threats a hostel may face, as well as what to do about them, but there are also some pretty basic measures that any hostel can take.
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Courtney Loechl

The Key to Quick & Easy Video Content

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It’s no secret that vivid, fresh content is an instant boost to any website or business, and hostels are no exception. At a minimum, most people usually get some decent photos up, but video is also crucial to taking your visual marketing to the next level.

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Courtney Loechl
Video Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Website Design

How to conduct an interview for a hostel reception position

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The team that you put in place to run your hostel is arguably the most important key to your success.  Here are some tips on interviewing candidates to make sure you hire the right people for your team.

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Rucksack Brian
Hiring Staff, human resources, interview questions, interview techniques

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