How hostels are ensuring guests’ safety with the WYSE COVID-19 safe accommodation self-declaration
By definition, hostels are social spaces. An unrivalled choice for young people looking for budget-friendly accommodation and solo travellers keen to meet new friends and explore a destination. The onset of a virus that has swept across the globe, and seems to be here...
HI USA to re-open select hostels
The United State’s largest hostel network opens its doors with reduced capacity, and has introduced a new “Let’s Stay Safe, Together” Health and Safety Program, and savings for guests. Hostelling International USA (HI USA), the nation’s...
Culture Trip’s Chief Executive Officer steps down
Founder of Culture Trip, Dr Kris Naudts has confirmed that he is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive after leading the organisation for nine years. Didier Stoessel has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Naudts, who founded Culture Trip, the...
July jubilee: Hostel recovery begins across Europe
Kelsey Fenerty, STR Over the past several months, European hostels have struggled to find footing in an industry turned inside out by the COVID-19 pandemic, and performance suffered accordingly. For much of the spring and summer, hostels temporarily shut their doors...