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,...
The Making Behind STAY: A Story of Passion and PlaceThere were many highlights of the 2026 NAHA Conference in Montreal. Hostels like Gaslamp Hostel, RAD Hostel, Howzit Hostels, Barndoor Hostel & Campgrounds, The Crash Pad Chattanooga, and Northwest Portland Hostel all took home awards....
Hostel Staffing Strategies That Work The success of any hostel depends on more than comfortable beds and great locations. Behind every positive guest experience is a capable and motivated team that keeps operations running smoothly. Effective hostel staffing is one of the most important...
Spotlight: Europe’s Famous HostelsFor as many hostels as there are around the world, there are only a few organizations that bring hostels together under one umbrella. Whereas the North American Hostel Association (NAHA) brings hostels across North America together, Europe’s Famous Hostels is...
No two hostels are created the same. The vibe, the aesthetic, and the culture are all crafted out of a vision. What goes into that vision and bringing it to life takes countless hours of planning, measuring, re-imagining, re-measuring, and, finally, building.But what hostel guests see is...
In an increasingly competitive hospitality industry, hostel owners are discovering that traditional advertising alone is no longer enough to attract guests and build long-term success. Instead, many are turning to community-based marketing strategies to create authentic connections, strengthen...
Backpacking offers an exciting way to explore the world on a budget, and hostels remain one of the most popular accommodation choices for travelers seeking affordability, flexibility, and social experiences. However, while planning routes, booking hostels, and creating itineraries are important,...
What Digital Nomads Really Want From HostelsThe life of a digital nomad is pretty minimalistic. When the road becomes home, and planning the next destination becomes like a job in itself, there are only a few things that become truly essential.With how affordable and accessible hostels have become...
The Rise of Experience-Based Travel Travel is no longer just about visiting famous landmarks or checking destinations off a bucket list. Today’s travelers are increasingly seeking meaningful, immersive, and memorable experiences that allow them to connect...
Travel Trends Gen Z Is Driving The travel industry is changing rapidly, and much of that transformation is being led by Generation Z. Born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z travelers are redefining what it means to explore the world. Unlike previous generations...
Safety Tips for First-Time Hostel TravelersWhen speaking with someone who just booked a hostel for the first time, or is on the fence about booking one, one word typically comes up: safety.Given how much of the space in a hostel is shared, it’s understandable why travelers have concerns when it...
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,...
