Grow. Connect. Share.

Started in 2018 in humble Colorado, then expanding its connections nationwide, The Gathering is in it’s 5th Year offering an annual conference for USA hostel owners & managers to connect, share & grow together, addressing issues & challenges unique to the hostel industry, & ensuring that we set high standards for American hosteling & keep proving that #hostelsaremorefun!

✅ AGENDA ✅

Tuesday, Nov 5

6 pm WELCOME DINNER at Ember Hostel with Food for Bears!

Wednesday, Nov 6

OPTIONAL: 6 am - 8 am Sunrise Hike (Sorry this has been canceled due to freezing temps.)

9 am - 10 am BREAKFAST

10 am WELCOME

10:30 am - 11:30 am HOW TO USE GOOGLE MY BUSINESS & DRIVE BOOKINGS

11:30 am COFFEE TIME SPONSORED BY CLOUDBEDS

Noon - 1 pm SHOULD YOU PAY FOR ADS ON SOCIAL

1 pm - 2 pm LUNCH

1:30 pm - 2 pm DIVERSIFY REVENUE discussion

2 pm - 3 pm BREAKOUT SESSION #1

  • Google Analytics 101 with Sydney

  • Hostel Manager 101 with experienced hostel managers

3 pm SNACK BREAK

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSION #2

  • Google Analytics 201 with Sydney

  • Hostel Manager 201 with experienced hostel managers

4:30 pm - 5 pm Q&A

5:00 pm - Optional Group Dinner

6-8 pm - Ember Hostel + MtnKds host a Happy Hour with Epic Pass - join free as a guest of Ember Hostel and enjoy chilling with #slopeobsessed folks. 

Thursday, Nov 7

8 am - Morning Yoga at Ember Hostel

8 am - 9 am BREAKFAST

9 am - 11 am  CLOUDBEDS WORKSHOP

Hands on training on 4 major topics, and how to optimize Cloudbeds

  • Distribution & Marketing

  • Guest Engagement & Journey

  • Operations and Finance

  • Revenue and Insights

9 am - 11 am NETWORKING ACTIVITIES - if not attending Cloudbeds training.

11 am - 11:30 am  HOSTELING.US & EDUCATING TRAVELERS

11:30 am - 12:30 pm OWNER’s CORNER - Jim Ilg

LUNCH SERVED, TO GO or TO STAY

November 5-7, 2024
Registration is closed.

How much are tickets? $250

We’d love for you and your key team members to make the most of the resources and workshops this conference has to offer. With hours of sessions tailored specifically for managers and their teams, it’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

*To encourage teams, we are offering a 15% discount on all additional tickets for your hostel team!

Hosteling.US Members Receive $75 Discount

  • Yes! Partner and host hostels offer a 20% off any accommodation deal during the Gathering.

  • During the conference, most meals are provided! A grazing cocktail hour the first night will be followed with Wednesday breakfast and lunch, and Thursday breakfast will be provided as well as lots of snacks and drinks in between!

    Wednesday night will have a group dinner at a local restaurant where attendees will pay for their own meal.

  • If you need childcare, please email hello@thehostelcollective.com so we can arrange this! We would love for you to join with your kiddos.

FAQ’s

Nancy Richards, The Bunkhouse

“I would absolutely recommend The Hostel Collective meet ups as it is invaluable time to learn, and grow through collaboration with rad chicks!”

Amy Stevens, Wanderlust Hostel

“Networking between hostels is a phenomenal way to learn the latest trends and share information on key components of hostel life; insurance, marketing, channel management, equipment. It’s fun to connect with others who can relate to this unique industry. Great and informative for current or potential hostel owners and managers.”

Erin Welch, ColoRADo Adventure Hostel

“The main reason I recommend the gathering is because we all learn from each other. As an added bonus, you're all super cool people who are a lot of fun!”