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Articles tagged “hostels”

Hotels

U.S. Hostels See Sharing Economy Popularity as Their Window of Opportunity

Sure, budget travelers have Airbnb as a more affordable lodging option, but what about those who don't want to stay in someone's home? U.S. cities are largely missing out on those visitors who want something half way between a home-stay and hotel experience.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 8 years ago

U.S. Hostels See Sharing Economy Popularity as Their Window of Opportunity

Media and PR

The White House Looks to Hosteling International and Bloggers to Promote Study Abroad

We're interested to see how far outside the circle of 100 or so attendees this message spreads.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago

The White House Looks to Hosteling International and Bloggers to Promote Study Abroad

Hotels

Interview: Generator Hostels on Creating the New Hostel Experience

Knowing exactly who a hotel brand's customer is gives it the freedom to build events and an an ambiance just for them, without fear of turning off smaller demographic groups.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Interview: Generator Hostels on Creating the New Hostel Experience

Hotels

Generator Hostels Secures $75 Million to Fuel Global Growth

Generator is the leader of the design-savvy hostel market, an asset class that's become increasingly popular with sophisticated young travelers and money-conscious adults.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Generator Hostels Secures $75 Million to Fuel Global Growth

Hotels

Trivago to Launch Hostel and Shared Room Search

Trivago's new shared-room search reflects the born-again trendiness of hostels -- which are no longer called youth hostels -- and apartment shares. Booking.com and Kayak already have it, and others will add it.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Trivago to Launch Hostel and Shared Room Search

Hotels

The Booking Site Capitalizing on Upscale Hybrid Hostels

With huge demand for stylish and affordable single rooms in high-demand cities, The Poshpacker is attempting to create a community around upscale hostels and budget design hotels.

Greg Oates, Skift | 10 years ago

The Booking Site Capitalizing on Upscale Hybrid Hostels

Hotels

The Booking Habits of Hostel Guests Around the Globe

The growing popularity of third-party booking sites are making it easier for travelers to search, sort and book hostels, which is great news for operators unless commission rates erase the benefits of a booking hike.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

The Booking Habits of Hostel Guests Around the Globe

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Interview: The Creative Designer Behind the Brand Re-Inventing Hostels

Beautiful purposeful design is becoming a necessary checkpoint for travelers of all budgets and Generator is showing how to make it possible for smaller brands looking to differentiate themselves.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Interview: The Creative Designer Behind the Brand Re-Inventing Hostels

Online Travel

StudentUniverse Buys Hostel Booking App WeHostels to Improve on Mobile

Mobile booking is the way of the future and mobile-only startups with clean designs and fast-moving teams will soon find homes at online booking behemoths that know they need to be on travelers' smartphones in order to survive moving forward.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

StudentUniverse Buys Hostel Booking App WeHostels to Improve on Mobile

Hotels

The Company Re-Inventing Hostels With Smart Design and Social Media

There's huge growth potential in the hybrid hostel/hotel market, luring new guest types with high-concept design and single rooms, and it's coming to America.

Greg Oates, Skift | 10 years ago

The Company Re-Inventing Hostels With Smart Design and Social Media