A new eco-friendly tourism market for Norwich - New life for landmark city centre site

Press Release:

Norwich is soon to have its first backpackers hostel, a whole new tourism market for the city and the next venture for father and son, Alister and Jason Borthwick.

MIAMI, Florida. January 16, 2009. The website of the adventure series, The Hostel Life, has officially been launched at www.TheHostelLife.com. This interactive site provides the viewers a unique experience into the adventures of The Hostel Life creator, Mehdy Ghannad, The Hostel Life’s cast and their ever-changing travel locations.

HostelInEurope.com announces the winners of their 5th Anniversary Party Giveaway.

In a move that is likely to have a major impact on the hostel industry, Web Reservations International has been put up for sale.

Klamath, CA (Norcalhostels.com) - After 22 years accommodating travelers from around the world, the Redwood National Park Hostel will close its doors indefinitely on January 18, 2010, due to a lack of available funding for necessary repairs to the historic former pioneer homestead.

News provided by Bed and Bars Group:

The Directors of the Beds and Bars group are delighted to announce the addition of Prague to their portfolio of budget accommodation - based in capital cities across Europe. This will be the eighteenth hostel and hotel to be added to the Beds and Bars group, which now operates in seven countries.

This will be a joint venture with the owners of Bohemian Hostels in Prague who currently own and operate Sir Toby’s, Miss Sophie’s and the Czech Inn.

Hostelling International USA is opening a new 320-bed hostel in Seattle on July 31, 2009.

News provided by Hostelworld:

Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market, today announced their biggest ever promotion - the Hostelworld.com €10,000 Golden Ticket Giveaway. To celebrate the company’s milestone 10th anniversary, Hostelworld.com will distribute 10 golden tickets in 10 days to 10 lucky winners.

In October 2009, Hostelineurope.com will have been helping travelers find quality hostels and accommodation for 5 years! To celebrate the event, they are holding a party in Rome on the 29th of October, 2009. To promote the event and the website, Hostelineurope.com will be offering 50 free weekends to various cities throughout the world.