Hostelworld Archives

1 03, 2024

Hostelworld Joins Forces with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to Create a New Sustainability Framework for the Hostel Industry

Stefi2024-03-01T15:45:25+08:00March 1st, 2024|

Hostelworld, the Online Travel Agent for the hostelling category, unveiled a new framework dedicated to communicating and elevating sustainability practices in the industry, marking a significant step towards a greener future for travel. Developed in partnership with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), the ‘Staircase to Sustainability’ framework introduces a first of its kind [...]

10 11, 2022

Destinations for Future Network in Latin America

Tiffany Chan2023-01-31T14:15:23+08:00November 10th, 2022|

Network of Latin American Destinations is Launched During the First International Conference "Destinations of the Future" in the Dominican Republic 28 October, Dominican Republic - On 26 and 27 October 2022, the first Destinations of the Future International Conference was held in Bávaro, Dominican Republic, thanks to a strategic alliance between the United Nations [...]

9 11, 2022

Understanding the Impact of Hostels vs Hotels

Tiffany Chan2022-11-09T03:43:17+08:00November 9th, 2022|

Hostels 75% Less Carbon Intense Than Hotels, According To New Research A research study conducted by Bureau Veritas in partnership with Hostelworld has found that hostels are approximately three-quarters less carbon intense (tCO₂e) than hotels – according to independent research and carbon footprinting data modelling conducted across a selection of European hotels and hostels. [...]

27 01, 2022

Hostelworld Joins GSTC

Tiffany Chan2022-10-29T01:11:07+08:00January 27th, 2022|

Hostelworld has become a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) GSTC is pleased to welcome Hostelworld Group to its global network. Hostelworld was founded in 1999 by two entrepreneurs - a hostel owner and an IT executive - to provide an affordable global distribution channel and property management system for hostels. Today it is [...]