Stephan is the CEO of Journeys Youth Hostels

Journeys are a youth hostel company with a difference; not only do they provide safe, modern and stylish new hostels, but they are the world’s first youth hostel franchise company.

Journey’s recognise the ever growing demand for budget accommodation, but also realise customers want character and charm, rather than just faceless accommodation chains. Journeys feel a franchise model is the best way to give the customer what they want whislt giving new franchisees the help and support they need to make their business a success.

As long as a property provides a safe, clean, fun, and functional atmosphere and is located in a relatively popular tourist destination it can become a Journeys hostel. These most basic of criteria give otherwise ‘un-usable’ properties the potential to become a Journeys hostel - from pubs and offices, to lighthouses and even abandoned army barracks.

For more information visit www.visitjourneys.com