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Update on Dolgoch Hostel in Wales

Hostels — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:37:27 -0400

The Elenydd Hostels Trust, which operates two hostels in a remote area of Wales, is delighted to announce that their grant application for £82,000 to improve the structure and amenities at Dolgoch has been successful!

STA to Close 48 Retail Stores in USA

Hostels — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:31:09 -0400

STA Travel is closing 48 of its 65 retail locations in the USA.

Taking Website Traffic to the Next Level With SMO

Hostels — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:44:36 -0400

Many people have heard of search engine optimization or "SEO". SEO is a set of techniques to increase traffic to a website through search engine referrals.

There is also a set of techniques called social media optimization or "SMO", which involves driving traffic to a site through online viral marketing methods.

Hostelbookers Reports 83% increase in Bookings for 2008

Hostels — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:22:59 -0400

Hostelbookers.com lists 10,000 properties in 2,500 destinations. They have reported that bookings in 2008 are up by 83%. Their top 10 most popular destinations in 2008 are:

Arthur Frommer on Hostels

Hostels — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:03:41 -0400

HostelManagement.com got a mention in Arthur Frommer's blog yesterday.

Arthur Frommer writes:

10 Free Places to List Your Hostel Online

Hostels — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:11:08 -0400

Here are 10 free places to list your hostel online and get additional exposure on the Web:

How to Add a Dynamic Skype Button to Your Website

Hostels — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:51:39 -0400

Skype is a free program that many travelers use to make free or cheap phone calls over the Internet.

If you want backpackers to be able to call your front desk for free from Skype at Internet cafes, you can put a Skype button on your Web site.

New hostel marketing blog - How to subscribe

Hostels — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:59:00 -0400

This is the first post in what is going to be a blog about travel industry marketing. Even though most of the content will specifically be about hostels, the tips and techniques will be applicable to marketing hotels, tours, or any segment of the travel industry.

For an idea of some of the topics that will be covered, I recommend downloading my free hostel marketing ebook.

Great Glen Hostel, Scotland

Great Glen — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:49:05 -0400

Formerly operating as the Loch Lochy Youth Hostel by the Scottish Youth Hostel Association the hsotel has been sold and is now operating as an independent hostel. We are located in a very scenic area of Scotland, 23 miles north of Fort William and 11 miles south of Fort Augustus.

Charts Backpacker

Hostels — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:24:44 -0400

Charts Backpacker Property Management System (PMS), designed by OnLine Systems Pty Ltd, is the reservations software of choice for groups such as YHA Australia, USA Hostels, Jazz Hostels, and independent hostels such as Piccadilly, Globetrotters, Clink, 790 on George, Maze and many more.