Hostel Fish Comes to SeattleEntrepreneurialship is not for the faint-hearted. Ask any successful business owner about their triumphs, and they’ll almost certainly tell you about their failures. For Chad Fish, owner of Fish Hostel in Denver and now Seattle, he knows a thing or two about adversity,...
How One Hostel Owner Scaled a Single Rental Property Into a Successful Hospitality GroupYannik Schmidt-Grimm, founder of dreamfactory Hospitality Group, was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Flash back to 2018, and Yannik was doing a hotel apprenticeship at the Westin Grand Munich,...
Email Marketing for Guest Retention In the competitive hospitality industry, retaining past guests is just as important as attracting new ones. For hostels, where community, affordability, and memorable experiences drive traveler decisions, email marketing has emerged...
How to Start a Hostel from Scratch The global travel industry is constantly evolving, and hostels have become one of the most dynamic sectors, attracting backpackers, digital nomads, solo travelers, and budget-conscious tourists. For entrepreneurs passionate about hospitality and travel...
Budget Travel Hacks in HostelsTravelers book hostels for experiences, but they also book hostels to save money. Saving money is one of the biggest benefits of booking a bed at a hostel as opposed to a hotel room or private residential rental unit. For some, the money they didn’t spend on a...
A Day in the Life of a Hostel ManagerStaying at a hostel as a guest is one thing. Working as a volunteer or as a paid staff member is a much different experience. Those who have volunteered at hostels know what goes into making the environment clean, safe, and welcoming. The job of a manager,...
Slow Travel and Hostel Culture In a world driven by fast flights, packed itineraries, and social media travel trends, many travelers are embracing a more meaningful way to explore the globe. Slow travel and hostel culture are becoming increasingly connected as modern travelers...
Economic Impact of Hostels Hostels have long been associated with budget travel, youthful exploration, and cultural exchange. Yet beyond their role as affordable accommodation, hostels generate significant local economic impact. By attracting diverse travelers, supporting small businesses...
Mews Partners with the North American Hostel AssociationFor years, Mews has had a footprint in the hostel industry as a leading PMS provider. The European-based company, which began in 2012, works with hotels and some of the biggest hostel chains around the globe. Now, with their partnership with...
Hostel Life vs. Hotel Life: The Real DifferenceTravel is about experiences. It's about the people you meet along the way. It's about being somewhere completely new and sometimes having to break through some level of unfamiliarity or discomfort in the process of getting what you need or...
Preventing Bed Bugs in Hostels Hostels are a cornerstone of budget travel, offering affordability, social interaction, and convenient locations. They provide unique opportunities for cultural exchange and memorable adventures. Yet one concern often raised by guests is the possibility...
AI in Hostel Management Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the hospitality industry, and hostels are emerging as one of the most exciting areas of innovation. Traditionally known for their affordability and social atmosphere, hostels are now adopting AI-driven tools to...
