Now that we know that 2020 won’t be the best year of our lives, let’s look on the bright side.People are still traveling. Fewer but they are. And you know they will come back.As a matter of fact, traveling in 2020 can be awesome as you can experience the hotspots of...
This post was written by Ewa, the talent behind Don’t Mess with The Receptionist. She has worked in hostels all over, from her home country of Poland to England, Portugal, Spain and the U.S.If there is one thing that I have learned throughout many years of working...
Some things are better when they’re done by hand. Managing your booking channels just isn’t one of them. Today, many property managers rely on a channel manager. In this post we explain what a channel manager is and how it can help your hostel.What is a...
Most properties sell their beds on OTAs (online travel agencies) such as Hostelworld. But too many forget about their most profitable options: their own website and Facebook page. In order to use these channels most effectively, you need a mobile-friendly booking...
OTA, REVPAR, POS, CRM…There is no shortage of acronyms in the hospitality industry. If you work in a hostel, then PMS is one you need to know. In this post we explain what a PMS is, the main benefits it offers, and how to choose the best PMS for your hostel.What...