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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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Greenheart International announces Daniel Ebert as President
In his new role as President, Daniel will participate in the strategic decisions of the Greenheart organization and be responsible for the oversight and leadership of Greenheart Cultural Exchange operations.
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When and where will recovery begin?
This article based on the August edition of WYSE’s COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey takes a look at when youth travel businesses in different world regions are expecting economic recovery to begin.
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Investment in digital shift stymied drop in demand for youth travel programmes
The August edition of the COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey takes a look at the extent to which internships, study abroad and other travel-based educational and cultural exchange programmes have gone digital this year and what the digital shift might look like for 2021.
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Viajero Hostels opens 12th property in Latin America
Viajero Hostels has opened its fourth property since 2018 in Meldellín, Colombia’s second-biggest city.
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Hostelling International appoints new CEO
Hostelling International appoints Brianda Lopez as the new CEO,
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YHA Australia’s Robert Henke retires after 42 years in the industry
After 42 years in the hostel sector and 18 years at YHA Australia, Robert Henke, Operations Manager is retiring.
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ClinkNOORD is one of the most wish-listed hostels in the world
ClinkNOORD in Amsterdam is the number one of the most desired hostel in the world, according to online booking platform, Hostelworld.
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The impact of visas goes beyond cultural exchange programmes
We take a look at data from the July edition of the COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey and the impact of the United States’ suspension of the J-1 visa. We also consider the move of some cultural exchange programmes online and the impacts of visa uncertainty on the youth travel industry.
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Social distancing equates to 66% drop in revenue for youth travel accommodation
The July edition of WYSE Travel Confederation’s COVID-19 Travel Business Impact Survey takes a look at how distancing measures are impacting capacity and revenue for hostels and other providers of youth travel accommodation.
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