As Lior Slepkov, founder of hostel .consulting explained, some of the reasons each management situation is very different are the size of the hostel , the year-round occupancy, the owner's involvement, the strengths and weaknesses of the manager, and the company structure, just to name a few. The Unconference is an opportunity to meet other hostel managers and talk about issues that affect hostels. See the Hostel Management Forums for ideas. (e.g., cleaning and maintenance, finding staff, marketing on a shoestring, increasing occupancy, booking engines, the future of hostelling, hostel networks, etc.) The world's largest community of hostel owners and managers. Learn how to start, open, manage and do marketing for backpacker hostels. Looking for a hostel job? Whether you are an experienced Hostel Manager or a globetrotter looking for ways to extend your vagabond budget - the Hostel Jobs is the place to post your profile and worker resume. We'll then put your profile in front of Hostel Managers and Owners in the places where you are looking for a job.
