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			<title><![CDATA[Summer isn't over! Win a trip to Sydney with Hostelworld and Destinations NSW ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Summer isn't over! Win a trip to Sydney with Hostelworld and Destinations NSW </link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sydney has always been at the top of the list for travellers the world over. Its allure is so complete that many who arrive intending to just spend a few days on the beach end up never wanting to leave. Better yet, it's summer in Sydney right now, so Hostelworld is giving...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com sponsors Caput Mundi International Award in Rome]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com sponsors Caput Mundi International Award in Rome</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com sponsors Caput Mundi International Award in Rome 
 
 
 Hostelworld.com is proudly sponsoring the Caput Mundi Award, the second annual awards festival honouring burlesque entertainment from around the world. 
 
 The event will take place in Rome from the 17th to 19th October 2014, bringing together over 20 international burlesque artists. Performers will be showcasing their unique skills in the 'Teatro Centrale', competing for the title of 'Papessa del Burlesque' ('the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Hostelworld Android App takes customer experience to the next level.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/New-Hostelworld-Android-App-takes-customer-experience-to-the-next-level.</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld, the leading budget travel site, today announced the launch of a brand new native app for Android. The app, available to download for free from Google Play, is the second new mobile app from the organisation in recent months.  Their native iPad app launched earlier in the summer and was chosen by Apple for a coveted spot in the Best New Apps category in over 49 countries on the App Store.  
 
 &quot;Android is a really popular platform for our customers, doubling in growth over the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld launches brand new native app for iPad. ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld-launches-brand-new-native-app-for-iPad. </link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld, the leading budget travel site, today announced the launch of a brand new native app for iPad. The app is available to download for free from Apple's App Store and marks the first in a series of new products the company will be releasing over the coming months.  

 Hostelworld recognises the importance that mobile plays for its customers. &quot;Our customers are young, tech savvy and inherently mobile&quot;, said Feargal Mooney, CEO of Hostelworld.  
 &quot;And they are increasingly...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Machu Picchu, travellers' top adventure destination]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Machu-Picchu,-travellers'-top-adventure-destination</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ According to entrants to our latest competition, Machu Picchu in Peru has been voted the most desirable place to escape to.  

Hostelworld, the leading budget travel website, is offering one lucky winner and a friend the opportunity to jet off round the world on an incredible trip, all expenses paid.  All you have to do to enter the competition is pick your top three choices from 30 incredible adventures, and you could be in with a chance to win all three. 

 While all the adventures...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld joins Samsung Wallet]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld-joins-Samsung-Wallet</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hostelworld, the leading budget travel website, is proud to announce that it has joined the Samsung Wallet ecosystem. The decision follows the overwhelming popularity of Samsung devices among customers, and Hostelworld is confident that the practical and easy-to-use app will make mobile bookings quicker and more convenient.  

 Samsung Wallet is available on the Hostelworld Android app, for supported Samsung devices and for Android version 4.4 and upwards. The easy to download Hostelworld...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Hoscar Awards: Europe boasts the best hostels in the world]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/The-Hoscar-Awards:-Europe-boasts-the-best-hostels-in-the-world</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ An outstanding 79% of the Hostelworld Hoscars were awarded to hostels in European destinations, highlighting the continent at the heart of the budget travel industry.  

 The top awards in the four worldwide categories were taken by hostels from European destinations: Soul Kitchen in St Petersburg, Home Lisbon Hostel in Lisbon, Tattva Design Hostel in Porto, and Wombats City Hostel Budapest in Budapest. 

 Previous worldwide winner, Yes! Lisbon, took home their 5th consecutive award from...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Web Reservations International Response to OFT Decision]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Web-Reservations-International-Response-to-OFT-Decision</link>
			<description><![CDATA[On 11 April 2013 Web Reservations International, which operates the award winning websites hostelworld.com, hostels.com and bedandbreakfastworld.com, announced its intention to merge with HostelBookers.com Limited, which operates the hostelbookers.com and anytrip.com websites. 

 Today, the UK's Office of Fair Trading has confirmed that the merger has been cleared and can now move to completion.  

 Feargal Mooney, WRI Chief Executive, commented: 
 
'We are pleased that the OFT has...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Web Reservations International (WRI) agrees acquisition of HostelBookers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Web-Reservations-International-(WRI)-agrees-acquisition-of-HostelBookers</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Web Reservations International (&quot;WRI&quot;), owners of the Hostelworld.com and Hostels.com brands, has agreed the acquisition of HostelBookers.com (&quot;HostelBookers&quot;). 

 The all-paper deal will require regulatory clearance before it can complete. 

 Commenting on the deal, WRI's Chief Executive, Feargal Mooney said: 

 'We are delighted to have agreed the purchase of HostelBookers with its owners. We have long admired the business, and can see real opportunities for our customers and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Findmybeach.com and Hostelworld.com enter into exclusive agreement ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-partners-with-findmybeach.com</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Findmybeach.com the fresh exciting new travel website brand, and emerging leading provider of beach trip planning and destination guides to the independent travel market, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Hostelworld.com, the global market leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market.

 Users of Findmybeach.com will now be able to search and reserve budget accommodation on Hostelworld.com, from hostels and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Luxury Hostels Offer Stylish Surroundings at Bargain Prices ]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Luxury-hostels-offer-stylish-surrounds-at-bargain-prices</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hostelworld.com shares its top boutique hostels  

 A swimming pool, spa and sauna, in-house bar, private ensuite bedroom, flat screen TV all with a convenient city centre location - these words conjure up thoughts of your typical modern hotel. However, what it is in fact describing is an emerging phenomenon in the budget accommodation world - the luxury hostel or \&quot;poshtel\&quot;.  Hostels have moved with the times and evolved so they are now able to offer much more than just a budget bed for...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com and its global partners support Earth Hour]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-and-their-global-partners-support-Earth-Hour</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hostels go above and beyond for Earth Hour 

 This year on Saturday 26th March at 8.30pm lights will switch off across the world for one hour - Earth Hour. When the lights come back on after Earth Hour, we are asked to think about what we can change in our daily lives to help the planet. The message has always been to change our ways and consider our planet for future generations and now with the help of Hostelworld.com we can. They are already taking the next step with a variety of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Hoscars 2011: Hostelworld.com announces Top Hostels worldwide]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hoscars-2011-Best-Hostels-in-the-world</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Lisbon hostels triumphant despite Eastern European opposition 

 TV presenter Craig Doyle hosted the 9th annual Hoscar (HOStelworld Customer Annual Ratings) awards tonight at a gala ceremony in London. The awards created by Hostelworld.com, the leading online provider of hostel reservations for over 10 years, recognise excellence in the budget accommodation industry. Winners are chosen by Hostelworld.com customers from 25,000 properties across 180 countries around the globe. 

 The...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What sort of traveller are you?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/What-sort-of-traveller-are-you</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether young or old, outgoing or reserved, timid or adventurous, travelling the globe really can offer something for everyone. However the type of accommodation that the individual chooses will have a huge impact on their enjoyment of the holiday.

 Hostelworld.com has therefore compiled a selection of top places to stay whether travelling in a group or individually, with your family or just with a loved one on a romantic getaway. There are ideas for every walk of life that should fit the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day ideas on a budget with Hostelworld.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Valentines-Day-2011-with-Hostelworld.com</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After the expensive Christmas season, treating a loved one to a Valentine's break may become one expense too many with a movie and meal at home replacing the more traditional forms of romance. However, thanks to Hostelworld.com and its fantastic range of luxurious, romantic hostels, this needn't be the case. Hostels offer a fantastic, cheaper alternative to hotels whilst still offering all the amenities that a couple could wish for.

Below is a list from Hostelworld.com of some of the best...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com scoop top honours twice over at prestigious 2010 eircom Spider Awards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-scoops-2-eircom-Spider-awards</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market has scooped 2 awards at the 2010 eircom Spider awards. Hostelworld.com beat off stiff competition from a shortlist of 8 companies in each category, including TV3 and the National Lottery, to take the top honours for both \'Best eBusiness Website\' and \'Best Mobile Application\' for their iPhone app.

 Hosted this year by comedian Jimmy Carr the eircom Spider Awards are an annual event...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Visit Britain and Hostelworld.com look after travellers on a budget]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-partners-with-Visit-Britain</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Budget travellers will soon find it a lot easier to book a good-value bed for the night.

 VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has today announced a partnership with Hostelworld.com, the world's number one hostel booking website. 

 Hostelworld.com will provide information about available hostels, B&amp;B's, budget hotels and other types of budget accommodation to VisitBritain's award-winning website which receives 20 million visitors a year.

 VisitBritain.com along with the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Eat, Love, Pray with Hostelworld.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Eat-Love-Pray-with-Hostelworld.com</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To celebrate the release of the new Julia Roberts film 'Eat Love Pray', Hostelworld.com has come up with some fantastic accommodation ideas to help guests follow in the star's footsteps and rediscover their own thirst for life.

 'Eat' in Italy, 'Love' in New York, 'Pray' in India or yet still have money left over for all of the fun things outside of the hostel. So whether its gastronomic delights travelers are looking for, the power of prayer, or the balance of true love, expect the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com becomes first hostel booking site to guarantee reservations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-launch-service-guarantee</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market announced the launch of its Service Guarantee. The Service Guarantee is simple - in the unlikely event that after making a secure online reservation through  www.hostelworld.com , a customer arrives at the property and the property cannot locate a reservation, then Hostelworld.com will not only credit the customer's account with the deposit but will add an additional $20 credit...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com and Skyscanner forge partnership]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-and-Skyscanner-forge-partnership</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Market leading budget accommodation provider and online flight comparison expert make travel more affordable 

 Hostelworld.com the world's number one hostel booking site is delighted to announce its partnership with cheap flight comparison website, Skyscanner.net. The partnership is part of Hostelworld.com's ongoing strategy to significantly enhance site functionality and user experience for its customers. 

 Skyscanner's comprehensive flight search tool will provide Hostelworld.com...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com relaunches with EUR20,000 giveaway]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-relaunches-with-20000-giveaway</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com, the world's number one hostel booking site has today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, which has undergone a complete transformation with many aesthetic changes complementing functionality improvements. The site is a reflection of customer demand following extensive user research.  Enhanced search functionality and quicker download speeds coupled with the repositioning of Hostelworld.com's unique content are some of the key benefits for Hostelworld.com...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inaugural Hostelworld.com Asia Hostel Conference highlights importance of Asia in budget market sector]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The first ever Hostelworld.com Asia Hostel Conference took off with great aplomb earlier this week in Shanghai, China, welcoming over 160 hostel owners from across Asia. The inaugural conference focused on a number of themes pertinent to the Asian Hostel Industry including top destinations for both inbound and outbound travellers, emerging markets and the importance of reviews and user generated content. 

 The conference was opened by Feargal Mooney, CEO of Hostelworld.com, who revealed...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com set to host inaugural Asia Hostel Conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-Host-Inaugural-Asia-Hostel-Conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com, the world's leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market is set to host its first ever Asian conference on the 29th &amp; 30th June. The event will be held in the Yan'an Hotel in Shanghai, China and more than 150 hostel owners and managers from around Asia are expected to attend the 2 day event.

 The inaugural conference will discuss a number of topical themes pertinent to the hostel industry in Asia including emerging markets,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com reveals emerging travel hotspots and summer travel trends]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Emerging-travel-hotspots-2010</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Travelers continue to seek new and exciting destinations 

 Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market has today announced the biggest growth markets* in the travel industry during the past year. The region that experienced the greatest rise in bookings was South America, with several destinations reporting an impressive three figure increases in booking numbers. Continuing a trend from recent years, South East Asia also...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com report record take up on TravelportLeisure.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-and-Travelportleisure.com</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following the exciting announcement of Hostelworld.com's partnership with Travelport, where tens of thousands of travel agents worldwide will now be able to book Hostelworld.com properties on the Travelport portal,  www.travelportleisure.com , Hostelworld.com has announced that interest in its budget accommodation content, has been significant in its first week of operation. Hundreds of agents have to date signed up to work with Hostelworld.com. The rapid uptake is testament to the quality...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA['Hostel WithMe' application launched on Google Wave]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostel-WithMe-app-launched</link>
			<description><![CDATA[- World's first real-time collaborative accommodation booking tool 
 - Detailed information, photos as well as live availability of over 24,000 hostels and other budget accommodation from Hostelworld.com
 - Discuss and vote on each hostel with everyone who's going

 Berlin-based Columbus Internet, the company behind the trip-planning application Travel WithMe, and Hostelworld.com, the world's leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market today...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celeb spotting with Hostelworld.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Celeb-spotting-with-Hostelworld.com</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With the Cannes Film Festival almost upon us, many an autograph hunter will be flocking to the city of glamour hoping to spot some famous faces. 

 Whether you want to join the glitterati in Cannes or head off to another part of the world to join some famous figures Hostelworld.com have put together their top destinations where you can spot celebrities enjoying the high life. If you fancy spending your holidays sipping cocktails at Beyonc&eacute;'s favourite bar in Croatia or watching a romantic...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com affiliate program takes the stage at annual CILA conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-CILA-Conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com will be taking part in the annual Airline Profitability Conference &quot;CILA&quot; in Buenos Aires on 6th &amp; 7th May. The conference will examine how airlines throughout Latin America can increase commercial profitability through additional ancillary revenue streams. 

 Hostelworld.com's Business Development Manager for South American Itziar Gonzalez will be taking an active part in the conference. Itziar is part of a panel that will discuss the Hostelworld.com affiliate program on...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com offer silver lining and helpful tips to those stranded by volcanic ash]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Tips-for-stranded-volcanic-ash-customers</link>
			<description><![CDATA[While the dissipating ash-filled cloud over Europe continues to disrupt travelers, Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market, announced that customers affected by flight cancellations will be will be credited with their deposit which can be used on future bookings. 

 Hostelworld.com is doing every thing they can to ease the burden to our customers and those who have been left stranded or cannot make their bookings due to...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Learn a new skill with Hostelworld.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Learn-a-new-skill</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The traditional holiday is changing, with a growing number of travellers seeking out ways to fully immerse themselves in the local culture and develop their skills at the same time.  Hostels all around the world are increasingly giving their guests the chance to really enhance their travelling experience and offer a range of activities where you can learn a new skill, from building your own Tamburello in Italy to learning the ancient art of Chinese brush painting. 

 Below are our pick of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Escape the norm this Easter with Hostelworld.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Destinations-with-a-difference-this-Easter-with-Hostelworld.com</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Cracking destinations with a difference 

 If you are heading off over the Easter holidays, but are desperate for something a little different, then leading online hostel provider, Hostelworld.com has come up with some cracking destinations.  Sample the delights of Serbia, meander through Moscow or let loose in Las Vegas - if you\'re after that bit egg-stra, then relax, Hostelworld.com has done the Easter hunt for you. 

   Chocolate Hostel , Moscow, Russia 
 To really celebrate Easter,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Treat the most important person in the world this year to a wallet-friendly break from Hostelworld.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/mothers-treat</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For those looking for a slightly cheaper way to pamper their mum this year, a hostel could be the perfect answer. With the incredible transformation that they have undergone in the past few years, a number of hostels now offer facilities comparable with hotels and at a fraction of the price, they really are a gem waiting to be found. Luxurious spas, saunas, Jacuzzis and swimming pools are just some of the amenities available with which children can pamper their mothers, without them worrying...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com supports local student enterprise project]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-supports-local-student-enterprise-project</link>
			<description><![CDATA[30 fifth and sixth class students from St Brigid's Primary School, The Coombe, Dublin 8 descended upon Hostelworld.com on Thursday 25th February to take part in a 'dragon's den' style workshops. As part of the Enterprise Challenge project students will present their prepared business plans to 'dragons' for approval.  Enterprise Challenge, an intensive, exciting and innovative year-long project builds firm links for the students to local businesses and Kevin Street DIT. 

 Dublin South Inner...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Party with St. Patrick and Hostelworld.com in Dublin!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Ultimate-Patrick's-Day-Competition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Leading budget travel website announces Ultimate Patrick's Day Competition 

 The Irish really know how to party and this year Hostelworld.com is offering one lucky person the chance to win the ultimate St. Patrick's Day prize and experience the best that Irish hospitality has to offer. One lucky winner and three of their friends will be flown to Dublin for the world's greatest St. Patrick's Day celebration.

 The contest winner will receive the ultimate prize pack, including air travel,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com 2010 Annual Conference highlights importance of social media to budget travel sector]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-2010-Hostel-Conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Mobile marketing an increasingly important tool in tapping into 'last minute' market 

 The 6th annual Hostelworld.com hostel conference took place in Dublin at the end of January welcoming more than 400 hostel owners from around the world from Australia to Argentina. The conference this year focused on the rise of social and mobile marketing, and the roles they will play in the future of travel and other changes that are driving the travel industry. Delegates heard from travel experts and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com double UNICEF donation to aid Haiti earthquake victims]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-UNICEF-Haiti-earthquake</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market today announced that they have stepped up their UNICEF donations, doubling them for the next 4 weeks, to help aid those in dire need of assistance in a devastated Haiti. Hostelworld.com donations will be sent to UNICEF\'s Emergency Appeal for the Children of Haiti aiding UNICEF in their efforts to send life-saving supplies to those most affected.

 Since 2004, Hostelworld.com has...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com announces Top Hostels worldwide]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hoscars-2010</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Lisbon's Travellers House collects the award for World's Best Hostel for 2nd year running 

 Hostel owners and managers from around the world flocked to Dublin last night to attend the most eagerly anticipated event in the budget accommodation industry calendar. The 8th annual Hoscar (HOStelworld Customer Annual Ratings) awards ceremony took place to recognize the best hostels in the world, voted for by 1 million Hostelworld.com customers in 2009. 

 The Portuguese city of Lisbon proved...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com Launches iPhone Application]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-launches-iPhone-application</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Hostelworld.com, the market leader in online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market for 10 years, has launched the Hostelworld.com iPhone application. The app is the latest digital development to join the online budget travel sector and will deliver great flexibility and convenience to customers booking hostels and other types of budget accommodation 'on the go'.

 The booking process is streamlined, ensuring that the mobile booking process is as simple and easy as...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com prepares to announce the top hostels of 2009 at Hoscars award ceremony]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-prepares-for-2010-Hostel-Conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com, the global market leader in secure hostel and budget accommodation reservations is preparing for the 6th annual hostel conference and Hoscars award ceremony, which is taking place in Dublin, Ireland on the 25th and 26th January, 2010. Over 350 hostel owners and managers from across the world are expected to attend the event.

 The famous HOSCAR (HOStelworld Customers Annual Rating) awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Monday 25th January, celebrating the best...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com gets new wings]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-annouces-new-airline-partnerships</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Leading provider of budget accommodation announces new airline partnerships 

 Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, youth and independent market today announced it has signed partnership deals with Ukraine Airlines and Argentinean airline Aerol&iacute;neas Argentinas. The new partnerships will exclusively provide hostels, B&amp;B's, budget hotels and guesthouse accommodation to over 11 million passengers. 

 The exclusive partnerships will mean that customers...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Detox Hostels]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Detox-Hostels</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Following the mad rush of Christmas and New Year festivities, exhausted party goers will be anxiously awaiting the chance to relax, refocus and detox for the start of 2010.
Hostelworld.com has put together its top picks for kicking back and relaxing for that well earned January break as well as escaping those winter blues.

   Gyreum Hostel in Sligo, Ireland  
 A first of its kind in Ireland, this hostel was voted the best ecological building of the year by the European Eco-Label and was...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Anywhere in the world, welcome the New Year with Hostelworld.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/New-Years-With-Hostelworld.com</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From Jakarta, the first place, to Whistler, the last, we follow the sun as it rises on 2010

 Whether it is marveling at the huge crowds on Rio's Copacabana beach or enjoying a romantic dinner down an Athens side street, New Year always offers the chance to let the hair down and welcome in the New Year. However, it does often come with a price, especially in the more popular destinations. Thanks to Hostelworld.com however, those looking for something extra special can do so at the fraction...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Web Reservations International Acquired by Hellmann &amp; Friedman]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Web-Reservations-International-Acquired</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Web Reservations International, global market leader in online hostel and budget accommodation, today announced its acquisition by affiliates of private equity investment firm, Hellman and Friedman LLC.  Through its flagship brand, Hostelworld.com, WRI has over the course of its 10 years, revolutionised online travel through its simple business model, creating a global internet success.  WRI's award winning property management solutions are used by more than 23,000 accommodation providers in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com scoop &quot;Best Hostel Booking Engine&quot; award for 2nd year running]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-Wins-Best-Hostel-Booking-Engine-Award</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com, the market leader on online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market for 10 years has announced it beat off competition from Hostelbookers.com and Wotif.com amongst others to pick up the award for 'Best Hostel Booking Engine' at the Golden Backpack awards in Sydney, Australia for the second year in a row.

 The Golden Backpack Awards are Australia and New Zealand's only dedicated awards for the independent travel industry. The awards are voted for by...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com hosts 2nd Latin American Hostel Conference]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Latin-America-Hostel-Conference</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com is hosting its 2nd Latin American Hostel Conference on the 11th &amp; 12th of November in Castelar Hotel &amp; Spa in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the region of 200 hostels from all across Latin America are attending the 2 day conference, testament to the value of the Hostelworld.com brand to accommodation providers. Hostelworld.com has seen demand for travel to Latin America increase by over 50% year on year. The key focus of the conference is to develop and share marketing insights...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com organiza la 2nd Latinoam&eacute;rica Conferencia de Albergues]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Latinoamerica-Conferencia-de-Albergues</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com est&aacute; organizando su 2 &ordf; Conferencia Latinoamericana de albergues durante los d&iacute;as 11 y 12 de Noviembre respectivamente en el Castelar Hotel &amp; Spa en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Asistir&aacute;n 200 albergues de toda Latinoam&eacute;rica durante los 2 d&iacute;as de conferencia, testimonio de la importancia de Hostelworld.com en la regi&oacute;n. Hostelworld.com ha visto aumentar la demanda de viajes en Latinoam&eacute;rica un 50% este a&ntilde;o. El objetivo clave de la conferencia es desarrollar y compartir ideas de...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com organiza a 2 Confer&ecirc;ncia Latino-Americana de albergues]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Conferencia-Latino-Americana-de-albergues</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com est&aacute; organizando  a sua 2 Confer&ecirc;ncia Latino-Americana de Albergues no 11 e 12 de novembro em Castelar Hotel &amp; Spa, em Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mais de 200 albergues de toda a Am&eacute;rica Latina est&atilde;o a participar na confer&ecirc;ncia, prova do prestigioso  nome da Hostelworld.com como prestadores de alojamento. Hostelworld.com viu um aumento da demanda em Am&eacute;rica Latina de mais de 50% o ano. O foco principal da confer&ecirc;ncia e o desenvolver e compartilhar  id&eacute;ias de comercializa&ccedil;&atilde;o r...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com Launches Company Blog]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/Hostelworld.com-launches-company-blog</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com today announced the launch of their official company blog. The Hostelworld Travel Blog will contain everything from company updates and product developments to travel tips and information, with daily posts from the team at Hostelworld.  A key focus of the blog will see the company's editor and staff writers posting from their trips around the globe. The blog is available at  www.hostelworld.com/blog/ 

 Colm Hanratty, editor of Hostelworld.com said &quot;This is an exciting...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com's $30,000 Giveaway]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/$30,000-Giveaway</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market today announced a $30,000 giveaway! Customers booking a 3 night stay will receive a $10 credit off their next booking, only while stocks last.

 Starting on Wednesday, November 4th at 7am GMT, customers booking a 3 night minimum stay in any of Hostelworld.com's hostels in London, New York, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Dublin, Berlin, Prague or Budapest will automatically...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall Fall with Hostelworld.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hostelworld.com/press/20th-Anniversary-of-Berlin-Wall-Fall</link>
			<description><![CDATA[9th November 1989 was a historic day in both Germany and the world's history. It was the day the Berlin Wall fell and Germany was once again unified. 20 years on Berlin has become one of Europe's electric, historical and sprawling cities.  

 To mark this historic occasion Berlin has organized a number of festivals and exhibitions in the run up, culminating in the festival of Freedom on the 9th of November. A giant domino display will take place where a chain of domino's, designed by Berlin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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