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— Elizabeth Casolo
For 25 years, Hostelworld has stood apart from other online travel agencies by connecting travelers with hostels. In 2022, it became the first agency to offer a chat tool that lets guests talk before staying at the same hostel. Earlier this month, the Dublin-based company reported its annual results.
Skift checked in with Hostelworld CEO Gary Morrison to get an update on the company. Here are some highlights:
- Its app social features have been popular, being used by about 80% of bookers, and are driving growth in reservations. That news will catch the eyes of other players in the online travel sector looking at how to boost engagement with users.
- Hostelworld is focusing on…