Press Room
Everyone likes a good deal. That's why hostels are at the heart of travel today, contributing nearly $1.4 billion to annual tourism revenue worldwide. Hostelling International, a nonprofit network that began in a German schoolhouse in 1909, annually provides 35 million overnights and is the industry benchmark.
HI hostels are a best-kept travel secret. HI's blue triangle logo is associated with exceptional service, cleanliness, and security--quality standards achieved at more than 4,000 hostels in 60 countries. We have grown from a key player in the youth market to a budget travel leader with a diverse guest profile: 40 percent of our 46,000 U.S. members are 20-25 years old, 20 percent are 26-34 years old, and 10 percent are seniors 55 and older.
HI is more than a good night's sleep at a great price. As a nonprofit dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding, HI opens minds to the world, one person at a time.
PRESS RELEASES
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November 18, 2008
Historic Sacramento Hostel now offers Half-Price Winter Weekends: Stay Friday night, gets Saturday night free
Hi-res photo 1: Sacramento Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 1: Sacramento Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 2: Sacramento Hostel (H). 
Hi-res photo 3: Sacramento Hostel parlor (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 4: Sacramento Hostel dining room (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 5: Sacramento Hostel dorm room (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
October 31, 2008
Four coastal California hostels offer "Winter Weekday Specials": Stay one night, get half-off the second night, Sunday - Wednesday nights
Hi-res photo 1: Marin Headlands Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 2: Marin Headlands Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 3: Marin Headlands Hostel shared room (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 4: Marin Headlands Hostel guest lounge (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 5: Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 6: Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel (V). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 7: Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 8: Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel (V). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 9: Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 10: Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 11: Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel (V). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 12: Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 13: Point Reyes Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 14: Point Reyes Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 15: Point Reyes Hostel private room (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 16: Point Reyes Hostel guest lounge (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
October 7, 2008
"Golden Anniversary of Golden Gate Hostels": 50th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration (Sunday, October 26, 2008, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Hi-res photo 1: Marin Headlands Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 5: Redwood Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 7: San Francisco City Center Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 8: San Francisco Downtown Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 9: San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
September 1, 2008
Hostelling
International celebrates "Golden Anniversary of Golden Gate Hostels"
with free event series in Northern California (September 14 - November
27, 2008)
June 19, 2008
"Adventures in Hostelling" Writing Contest seeks short personal stories
June 2, 2008
Redwood National Park Hostel introduces summer Sea-Kayaking Package
Hi-res photo 2: Pacific Ocean view from Redwood Hostel (H). Photo by Cheri M. Larsh.
Hi-res photo 3: Kayaking on Trinidad Cove (H). Photo by Marna Powell.
Hi-res photo 4: Kayaking on Big Lagoon (H). Photo by Marna Powell.
May 8, 2008
Redwood National Park Hostel ranked #1 worldwide by HIHostels.com users
April 2, 2008
"Community Walls" Art Reception at Redwood Hostel: Thursday, April 10, 2008
Hi-res photo 2: Community Walls mural panel (V). 
Hi-res photo 3: Community Walls mural panel (V).
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MEDIA SUMMARY
Hostelling International USA, Golden Gate Council (nationally registered as Golden Gate Council of American Youth Hostels, Inc.) is a nonprofit network of 10 hostels in scenic Northern California, that hosted nearly 230,000 overnights in FYE '07--more than 20 percent of HI's total U.S. overnights.
The Golden Gate Council has provided top-quality budget accommodations to travelers since it was founded in 1958 by a team of volunteers (visit About Us for a complete timeline). The Council is one of 31 regional HI affiliates providing affordable accommodations and educational programs across the United States. Hostelling International is the global brand for the International Youth Hostel Federation and its 60 member countries, including HI-USA.
From stately lighthouses to National Parks, busy city centers to remote coastal locales, the Council's hostel network is unmatched anywhere in the United States, and hosts travelers of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds, including individuals, families, and groups.
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the Council is dedicated to promoting intercultural understanding, environmental stewardship, and world peace through travel (visit About Us for our mission and vision statements). HI hostels are not just places to stay, but also places to foster a stronger global community and to educate youth.
HI's mission of promoting intercultural understanding through travel has never been more important. As part of a network that extends to nearly every region of the world, the Golden Gate Council is working even harder to provide safe places for travelers to meet each other, see new places, and experience other cultures.
Download the 2007 HI-USA Golden Gate Council Annual Report (PDF, 2.87 MB).
MEDIA CONTACT
Molly Mitoma
Marketing and Communications Manager
(415) 863-1444 ext. 313
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Please contact Ms. Mitoma for details about our 10 hostels, to schedule an interview with a spokesperson, to receive high-quality photos, to arrange for a tour or overnight stay, or for any other media requests.