COMING SOON: THE TOP 50 HOSTELS IN NORTH AMERICA BOOKFrom Zack Reed, author of Same Bag, Different Bunk: My Life Inside American Hostels, and Bobby Dyer, co-founder of ITH Hostels, Hostelmanagement.com, and Chair of the Marketing Committee for the North American Hostel Association, comes a book...
What happens when there’s a full-blown coup inside a hostel… and the entire team ghost quits the day before a sold-out holiday weekend?In Episode 1 of Hostel Therapy, we dive into one of the wildest hostel management stories ever told. A packed holiday weekend. Zero staff. No warning. The owner is...
The travel landscape is shifting beneath our feet, driven by a new breed of traveler and market projections that leave zero room for complacency. History is littered with the carcasses of industry giants who mistook consumer evolution for a passing fad and paid the ultimate price. They clung to the...
Overcoming Loneliness and Burnout on Long TripsThe idea of traveling for long stretches of time can seem ideal, especially when planning stops in multiple places or an extended stay in a certain region. It can be hard, though, to combat loneliness and the feeling of being burned out on long trips....
The North American Hostel Association (NAHA) has announced that its next annual conference will be held in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 6-8, 2027. Casa Pepe Hostel in Mexico City was selected to be the host hostel.NAHA is a non-profit organization that brings together hostel owners and industry...
How to Island Hop in Greece on a Backpacker BudgetA top travel destination year-round, Greece is filled with plenty of incredible islands, historical sights, and urban attractions. For backpackers on a budget, there’s ways to easily get around Greece and explore all that it has to offer. Here’s how...
Asia's hostel market is still growing. But the growth model is changing—from filling more beds to generating more value from demand.For years, Asian hostels relied on a familiar formula: long-haul backpackers, high occupancy and low-cost dorms.That market is still there. But recent regional travel...
A Guide to the Best Backpacker Hubs in the MediterraneanThe Mediterranean is filled with coastal gems, historic monuments, bustling cities, and small, rural towns with tons of character. As a backpacker, it’s hard to pick where to go and how to decide which route to take when traveling through the...
How to Secure Your Valuables While Staying in HostelsOne of the main concerns for solo travelers is safety and security. When traveling solo, you’re fully responsible for your own belongings and well-being. While hostels offer great ways to meet new people and provide access to faraway places, they...
Hostel Management News Channel Goes LiveAs part of the Hostel Management network, Hostel Management News recently launched its YouTube channel, which features interviews with industry leaders and breaking news stories. The YouTube channel is a visual platform to connect the hostel community with...
Hostels have spent years optimizing rankings, reviews and conversion. AI introduces a different challenge: making sure the property can be understood well enough to be selected in the first place.For most of the OTA era, hostel distribution followed a relatively familiar pattern.A traveler searched...
From LINE check-ins to Tuesday night market walks, Asian hostels are changing what a budget stay can offer. The strongest operators are no longer selling only a bed — they are selling participation.A solo traveler lands in Bangkok. Forty-eight hours before arrival, her hostel sends a LINE message...
