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Buying vs. Leasing 101: Types of Leases & Change of Use Permits (Part 2 of 3)

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As our first post in this series pointed out, whether to buy or lease your hostel is a question that consistently comes up on the Hostel Management forum, Facebook group, and in genera

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Courtney Loechl

Buying vs. Leasing 101: How should I open my first hostel? (Part 1 of 3)

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Whether to buy or lease your hostel is a question that consistently comes up on the Hostel Management forum, Facebook group, and in general conversation. There’s a LOT to consider when making this decision, and no two situations are the same. 
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Throw Away Your Hostel Logbook - It's not working.

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We received the question below from Joyce Brouwer at Hostel Ani & Haakien in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, about internal staff communication.
 

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Running Hostel Activities: Who, Where, & How

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So much of a traveler’s impression of a hostel is linked to the activities they experienced during their stay. When you talk to a backpacker about their favorite hostel, they’ll likely dive into a story of an epic hike, a delicious meal, or a big night out with their newly made hostel friends.
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New Luxury Hostel Booking Site: My Chic Hostel

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MY CHIC HOSTEL.COM
THE FIRST ONLINE BOOKING SITE SPECIALIZED IN LUXURY HOSTELS
Long considered as the poor sector of hotel and tourism, the hostels industry is experiencing a profound change. It’s in this movement
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Courtney Loechl

Hostel Owners: As unique as their hostels

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There are many hostel lovers who fantasize about owning one themselves, though few will ever try. Owning a hostel involves a lot of work, and although they can be lucrative when successful, there are probably easier ways to get rich.

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The Rise of Private Rooms in Hostels

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During our Hostelling Across America Road Trip, Byron Bunda and I encountered many hostels that were increasing their private room selection.

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HostelManagement.com changes to keep out spammers

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We have been getting complaints recently from many of our members about spammers who are now using the HostelManagement.com internal messaging system to send spam.

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3 Apps You Need, Part 3 of 3: Time Management

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How many times have you opened up your computer to do something legitimate and suddenly found yourself on Facebook to just check it quickly? Even more relatable I'm sure: how many times has ‘quickly’ turned into a half hour out of nowhere?
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Courtney Loechl

Member Spotlight: Ana Svanidze of Fabrika Hostel & Suites

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This month’s Member Spotlight is showcasing Ana Svanidze and the truly amazing hostel she manages, Fabrika Hostel & Suites in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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