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HostelManagement.com was started in 2004 as a comprehensive industry resource for people who manage and work at backpacker hostels.

The mission of HostelManagement.com is to promote international hostels and hostelling, especially in places where hostelling is underdeveloped.

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If you are the owner, manager, or employee of a hostel company, or would like to start a new hostel, check out some of our free resources:

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If you work for a government tourism agency, read about What Hostels Are and How They Benefit Local Economies, and then contact us to talk about how we can help you develop the backpacker tourism industry in your country.

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Upcoming Hostel Management Unconferences, autumn/winter schedule:

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Hostel Events

Upcoming Hostel Management Unconferences:

  • More cities and dates to be announced soon...
See the events calendar for more events.

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