Friday 23 September 2011

Hostelmania brings mobile app to Android platform

With over 500 million+ mobile internet users worldwide, Hostelmania has extended its availability search application to a free mobile application on the Android platform. Contrary to the desktop experience, the traveller using their mobile device to search for local information is typically already on the ground in their destination city. They want to use their smart phones to find an address to a famous local attraction, directions to and from the airport, the check-in time of their hotel/hostel, and anything else that will improve their overall trip.

The demographics of these users fit into the target audience for Hostelmania.

The app is available on Android OS 2.2.1 or higher which will enable users to locate and book properties, check reservations and get details about where they will staying, including photographs.

The app has been built with the customer at heart, to give them more freedom and convenience.

One of key features would be the usage of “saved mode” which enables a customer to preview all the available properties(prices, details, maps etc) for a particular date and save it offline to share with people or view it again when no internet coverage is available ( for example whilst flying or travelling on the tube).

The app can be downloaded using this URL:
http://www.hostelmania.com/Application/mobile/mobile.html





Thursday 7 July 2011

Hostelmania has been nominated in the “Best Online Hostel Booking Company”


Hostelmania has been nominated in the “Best Online Hostel Booking Company” category in the 2011 British Travel Awards.

These awards are voted for by the public, making them some of the most coveted prizes in the travel industry.

We are up against the industry leaders in this category but we are honoured to have received this nomination, as it recognises our commitment to delivering excellent customer service and great value accommodation across the world.

Travel industry experts compile the shortlists and the awards are based on votes from consumers and travel agents.

http://www.britishtravelawards.com/

Friday 24 June 2011

Hostelmania.com has been short-listed for a Travolution Award



Hostelmania.com has been nominated for a Travolution Award 2011 in the Best Agent-Only Website category.

The winner of each category will be announced at the ceremony on 11th October 2011 at the Roundhouse in London.

We are excited to be nominated. The Awards celebrate the achievements of the industry and recognise innovation and outstanding strategy. They are judged by an independent panel of experts and a committee of senior people from the online travel industry who review the entries and select a winner for each category.

Thursday 31 March 2011

Hostelmania goes to ITB BERLIN 2011




With more than 180,000 visitors, among these 108,000 trade visitors, and over 10,000 exhibitors from 180 countries ITB Berlin is the leading B2B-Platform of all tourism industry offers. In addition, the world's largest tourism convention Market Trends & Innovations provides unique opportunities to benefit from the leading think tank of the global tourism industry. All levels of the value added chain are present: Tour operators, booking engines, destinations, airlines, and hotels right through to car rental companies.

Hostelmania goes to TUR 2011 - SWEDEN



Tur 2011 is Sweden's leading trade fair for tour & travels industry, it is one of the biggest fair for this type of exhibiton, Swedish Exhibition Center (Svenska Massan) will serve as fair place for Tur 2011 from 24 to 27 march 2011. Being Organised by Sweden's leading trade fair organizer Svenska Massan.

Thursday 15 July 2010

FESTIVALS IN AUGUST


MOUNT ISA (AUSTRALIA) (From the 4th to the 8th of August)

The Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo is where the romance of the Australian Outback meets the grit of an international resources boom. During Rodeo Week, Mount Isa's 20,000-strong population swells almost three-fold with travellers coming from throughout the country and overseas to witness the thrills, the excitement, the raw power and courage that is rodeo.

Book with us your accommodation before it is too late!

www.hostelmania.com/Application/groups/request.aspx


BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Sziget Festival Official (11-16 August)

Up-to-date stars of the international festival scene, well-known favorites of the local audience from the past few years, and internationally popular acts that are not yet well-acquainted in Hungary – this year's Sziget Main Stage is going to be populated by productions of the above-mentioned kind. On the minus first day Kispál will do their farewell-gig, and day zero will see a Reggae-Ska Celebration. The program of the Main Stage of Sziget from 11th to 16th August is ready for you to check now.



Sziget is more than just a festival: a place to meet, a place to make friends and fall in love; where one can spend a week self-abandoned, where parties and sporting programs await the inquirer.
Book with us your accommodation before it is too late!

www.hostelmania.com/Application/groups/request.aspx


BUÑOL SPAIN (40 kms from VALENCIA). (25 AUGUST 2010) LA TOMATINA

Tens of thousands of participants go from all over the world to fight in a harmless battle where more than one hundred metric tons of tomatoes are thrown in the streets. At around 11 a .m. the first event of the Tomatina begins. A ham is placed upon a cocking pole (a large, greased pole), and the tomato fight can begin only when someone is able to climb to the top and bring it down. People struggle against each other, climbing atop one another, in order to be the one to pull down the ham. With this victory, the tomato-throwing begins.

Book with us your accommodation before it is too late!

www.hostelmania.com/Application/groups/request.aspx



LIVERPOOL UK (29th and 30th AUGUST)MATHEW STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL


Mathew Street Music Festival is the annual celebration of one of the city’s cultural cornerstones music. It celebrates cover, original and new bands which attract local people and guests from all over Europe.

You can’t miss the Over 95 bands perform from as far as USA, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Switzerland, Russia, Sweden and Scotland!!! Bands come as far as Australia, Chile, Russia and Indonesia to be a part of this exciting element.
Two days, free event, 80 hours of outdoor music and huge TV screen!!! Check the webpage.



Book with us your accommodation before it is too late!

www.hostelmania.com/Application/groups/request.aspx



LONDON UK. The Notting Hill Carnival (29th and 30th AUGUST)


Held each August Bank Holiday since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival is the largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. Every year the streets of West London come alive, with the sounds and smells of Europe's biggest street festival. Twenty miles of vibrant colorful costumes surround over 40 static sound systems, hundreds of Caribbean food stalls, over 40,000 volunteers and over 1 million Notting Hill carnival revelers.

Book with us your accommodation before it is too late!

www.hostelmania.com/Application/groups/request.aspx


Wednesday 23 June 2010

Hostelmania visits Spain during "La Diada de Sant Jordi!"

Hostelmania visits Spain’s Barcelona during the month of April to celebrate “La Diada de Sant Jordi”!

La Diada de Sant Jordi is often compared to Valentine's Day. The main event is the exchange of gifts between sweethearts -- men give their novias roses, and women give their novios a book to celebrate the occasion.

The legend says that St George slew a terrifying dragon, saved the gorgeous princess and gave her a red rose that grew up from the blood spilt from the dragon. Thousands of stands selling dragon’s blood red roses, decorated with the red and yellow Catalan colours and improvised bookstalls are speedily set up for the day all over Catalonia. Street performers and musicians add a romantic ambience to nearly every public square and plaza.

Even though La Diada de Sant Jordi is not an official non-working holiday, most romantics ditch the office to take a stroll through the beautiful Mediterranean streets and enjoy the sultry springtime weather.

If you are lucky enough, you can spot our team member walking through streets with a rose in this video!