Massive consolidation: HostelWorld buys HostelBookers

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In a deal likely to send a shiver down the spine of budget accommodation websites across the globe, Web Reservations International has acquired HostelBookers.

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Singapore on top in list of best-connected cities for wifi in cheap accommodation

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Singapore is the best city in the world for budget travellers looking for wifi available in accommodation, according to a study by Hostelbookers.

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The battle for small: Is West Africa tougher for hostel OTAs than for the big boys?

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Earlier this year I made a booking for a small, independent property called Eshu in Cape Coast, Ghana.

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Momondo moves into hotel search

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Fresh from its takeover by Cheapflights in March this year, Momondo is adding another string to its bow by launching accommodation metasearch.

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Rough guide to modern distribution in hostelling

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Travelers who love hostels usually say their favorite thing is the social life – meeting new friends, hanging out in the bar or lobby or garden, the potential for new experiences.

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Hostelbookers unveils AnyTrip full-product spin-off

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Not content with providing a budget accommodation booking service, Hostelbookers is branching out to other areas of the industry with a new service called AnyTrip.

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What are the expectations of hostel users in a digital world?

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Interesting – and perhaps some surprising – results from a survey produced to understand more about consumers who buy budget and hostel accommodation.

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