A united campaign has started to increase direct bookings in hostels.
The hostel industry is fragmented, and it is rare that we all manage to join forces and work together
towards the same goal. Despite this, a movement has begun that is rapidly uniting hostels with one
**UPDATE: This Panel Discussion is being postponed due to scheduling conflicts with participants. Future date TBA. If you are interested in participating, please contact me. See below. Thanks!**
Our next panel discussion will be over Cleaning & Housekeeping.
Re: Channel Managers: what do you want to know? We are putting together a 'learning session' with both SiteMinder and MyAllocator reps to help learn the deeper ins & outs of how these sites can help out your hostel and unique situation.
The panel discussion "Meet Your Alternative Hostel OTAs" was streamed live Tues. Feb. 11th @ 18:00 GMT. The discussion included representatives from a few OTAs, fielding questions about their businesses and relations with the hostel industry.
"Bookings, Marketing, & OTAs" Panel Discussion was streamed live Feb. 4th at 18:00 GMT. See below for a recording of the entire discussion.
Sorry I have been rather quiet the last few days since Hostelworld announced they are increasing their service fee to 12%. I know some of you have been waiting for my input.
How do you keep your guests and your hostel safe and secure? Learn from the hostel community in this panel discussion, which was streamed live Tues, 21 Jan at 18:00 GMT. It lasted about 40 minutes, and was recorded for your listening and viewing pleasure now!
It’s become clear that the Dublin Unconference preceding the Hostelworld conference last year was a hit! People who attended are already buzzing about it on the Facebook group asking if there will be another one.
How can you make your hostel excellent at encouraging community and atmosphere? Learn from the hostel community in this panel discussion, which was streamed live Tues, 17 Dec at 18:00 GMT.
We have just completed today's panel discussion on Social Media Marketing for your hostel. Participants included:
