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HI USA to re-open select hostels
Hostelling International USA (HI USA), the nation’s largest hostel network, has announced the reopening of ten of its hostels.
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Culture Trip’s Chief Executive Officer steps down
Culture Trip Founder Dr Kris Naudts has confirmed that he is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer after nine years.
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July jubilee: Hostel recovery begins across Europe
STR’s August snapshot reveals that after months of temporary closures, hostel occupancy skyrocketed in July, well above comparable hotel occupancy and significantly better than the past several months’ performance.
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2019 Global Youth Travel Awards winners
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2019 Global Youth Travel Awards!
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Sunny days and lively nights attract WYSTC delegates to the buzzing capital of Portugal for business
More than 600 representatives are convening in Lisbon for the 28th World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC).
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Europe’s premier business conference for hostels brings record number to Amsterdam and announces launch in Americas
The fourth annual STAY WYSE Hostel Business Conference will bring 330+ representatives of companies specialised in hostels and other youth travel accommodation concepts to Amsterdam 31 January – 1 February 2019.
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