HI is looking to grow in South Africa

Hostelling International is looking to grow in South Africa

Hostelling International (HI) has chosen South Africa as one of the key focus areas for 2011. By working closely with the local partner Travel Concept Solution, HI is looking to treble its existing network of quality hostels in the country.

   

At the moment, HI offers 12 hostels in South Africa. The plan is to grow the network to about 40 hostels within the next six months.

Mikael Hansson, HI CEO, said: “We see South Africa as a country with a huge potential and we believe Travel Concept Solution can help us find the right hostels to include in our network. Our ambition is not to be the biggest operator, but the best. All hostels must meet our quality standards and they must be able to provide the guest with ‘the real hostel experience’, which means that the hostel is much more than just a place to stay. Our network of hostel is the perfect base to discover new places, learn about new cultures and make lifelong friendships.”

Simon Lewis, Owner of Travel Concept Solution, commented: “We are delighted to be working with a well know organisation like Hostelling International, we look forward to reinforcing the HI brand in South Africa.”

Hostelling International’s current network of South African hostels includes famous and market leading hostels in key cities like Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.

Visit HI South African or hihostels.com to book Cape Town hostels and other hostels in South Africa.