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Hostelling International is a non-profit organisation created in 1932 to support and work with Youth Hostel Associations around the world. Today we have a network of over 2,650 hostels in 61 Member Associations and 3.3 million members.
We believe that hostelling is about more than just having a place to stay. It’s about having fun, experiencing different cultures and meeting new people. We support a dynamic community of global citizens who we encourage to make the world a better place.
We work with NGOs, youth organisations, educational partners and like-minded global brands. By partnering with Hostelling International you will:
If you are interested in partnering with HI or would like to find out more please get in touch at partnerships[at]hihostels.com .
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store who offers affordable eSIM in more than 200 countries. They allow travellers to stay connected globally while keeping the process and connection simple and pain-free.
NoFilter app helps travellers to discover the world’s most beautiful photo spots. Offering 15,000 curated phot spots worldwide and available in 15+ languages. Nearby HI hostels are shown on their map and location pages.
bounce is the largest luggage storage network, with over 10,000 storage partners worldwide. They partner with local businesses to provide safe and secure storage for anything from luggage to beach bags to surfboards. Customers can drop off their luggage at a bounce location and have peace of mind knowing that their belongings are safe while they explore the city.
Taxback provides specialist tax return services. They make the process of filing a tax return and claiming a tax refund simple for everyone. They’re on a mission to help workers to understand their financial entitlements so they can avail of every benefit they’re due, no matter where they are in the world.
Busbud is traveller’s go-to place for affordable and convenient ground transportation options. With access to over 80 countries, travellers can easily book bus and train tickets in preferred language, pay with their own currency, and explore the world sustainably.
Eurosender is a low-cost door to door shipping service, offering a simple, reliable, and user-friendly way of sending packages across Europe.
DiscoverCars.com is a global market leader in quality and volume for online car rental reservations. Get more for less with a simple way to select from more than 2 million cars in more than 150 countries.
The Clever Travel Companion helps travellers keep valuables safe, through an online range of travel safety gear. Designed by travellers, for travellers, their products help keep the most important documents and money secure.
World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance and safety advice to help you travel. World Nomads also enables you to make a difference with a micro-donation when you buy a policy.
FREETOUR.com is the global platform allowing visitors to easily find and book top quality free and tip based tours around the world.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability. Hostelling International is an Affiliate Member of UNWTO.
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, is a specialised agency of the United Nations system. The organisation was created more than a half century ago, with the mission to build the defences of peace in the minds of men.
Hostelling International holds NGO Consultative status and is a recognised organisation within UNESCO.
myclimate is amongst the world leaders when it comes to voluntary carbon offsetting measures. Science-based and market-oriented, myclimate offers a comprehensive package of services for offsetting in accordance with the principles of “avoid – reduce – offset” and “do the best and offset the rest”.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is a non-profit membership organization consisting of experts, organizations and individuals, with staff and volunteers on all continents. Its aim is to promote and increase sustainable tourism knowledge and practices among public and private stakeholders.
They establish and manage the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Sustainability Criteria: Destination Criteria (GSTC-D) and Hotel & Tour Operator Criteria (GSTC-H&TO), the minimum standards for any tourism business or destination necessary in order to protect and sustain the world’s natural and cultural resources.
ReviewPro is the world-leaders in Guest Intelligence solutions for the hospitality industry. Their cloud-based solutions enable clients to obtain a deeper understanding of reputation performance as well as operational/service strengths and weaknesses. ReviewPro provide actionable insight to increase guest satisfaction, rankings on review sites/OTAs and ultimately revenue.
The European Youth Card Association (EYCA) is a non-profit organisation that represents 40 youth card organisations in 38 countries across Europe. The EYCA is committed to promoting youth mobility and active citizenship to more than 8 million cardholders.
AEGEE, is one of Europe’s largest interdeciplinary student organizations, empowering students and young people to take an active role in society. AEGEE now has a network of around 13,000 member spread across almost 200 university cities in 40 countries throughout Europe.
