Welcome to THE Hostel Road Trip Podcast
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Educate & immerse yourself in the Art of Hosteling as we travel the country and sit down with the best hostel operators in the industry! Gain insider tips on how hostels operate, what makes each facility unique and most importantly the amazing staff who keep them running! The podcast highlights the best hostels by region.
Season 2 ~ California ~ ReLEASING DEcember 2018!
Meet The Hosts
Season One
E.1: Homestyle Hostel
Justin Hyjek owner of Homestyle Hostel in Ludlow, Vermont on Running a Neighborhood Friendly Hostel with Bar/Restaurant
E.2: HI Boston Hostel
General Manager Marc Johnson from Hostelling International on Building a 400 Bed Hostel Experience in Boston, Massachusetts
E.3: Burlington Hostel
Sam Lucci the Manager of Burlington Hostel in Burlington, Vermont on Safety & Security Issues
E.4: Providence Hostel & Guest House
Alina and Joe, Founders of The Providence Hostel and Guest House on The Challenges of Expansion and Regulation Issues in New York
E.5: Liberty Clipper Tall Ship
Ben the steward on the Liberty Clipper Tall Ship explains what it is like running a hostel on a boat.
E.6: The Black Elephant Hostel
Heather, the founder of The Black Elephant Hostel shares the process of fully remodeling a building to opening and being sold out in the first 2 weeks!
E.7: The Notch Hostel
Our friend Serena, from The Notch Hostel, tells us how she got started in the business and how she has created a top rated hostel focused on through hikers on the Appalachian Trail.
E.8: American Hostel Assocation
Listen to Founder Byron Bunda tell his story about the creation of the American Hostel Association.
E.9: D Acres Organic Farm Hostel
Learn the story of the D Acres Farm Hostel in New Hampshire And The Peculiarities Of Running An Organic Farm with Hostel stay.
Season One Stops In New England
Thanks to all of the hosts and hostels who joined the show for Season One.
- Black Elephant Hostel - Portland, Maine
- Hostel Tevere - Warren, Vermont
- Homestyle Hostel - Ludlow, Vermont
- Burlington Hostel - Burlington, Vermont
- D Acres Farm & Hostel - Dorchester, New Hampshire
- The Notch Hostel - North Woodstock, New Hampshire
- Liberty Clipper Tall Ship Hostel - Boston Harbor, Massachusetts
- HI Boston - Boston, Massachusetts
- Providence Hostel & Guest House - Providence, Rhode Island
- American Hostels
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