“Lub D is delivering exactly what it is that youth travel is about”
WYSE News | November 13, 2025

Simon Douthett
& Wendy Morrill

Getting out there, learning a new language, meeting new people, and trying new things (like eating insects!) are some of the things Simon Douthett, Group Director of Operations for Lub D hostels talks about in this episode of the Ask Us Anything podcast. Simon shares the story of the successful lifestyle hostel brand currently operating in Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines. You’ll also hear how Lub D is not using AI and how they’re well positioned to take advantage of opportunities and battle challenges for hostels in the Asia region.