About this episode

George Nicholas discusses the growth of hostels in Europe driven by tourism and budget-conscious travelers.

George Nicholas, director at a&o Hostels and CEO and founder of Shibui capital, outlines why hostels are one of the fastest growing segments of the European hospitality sector, driven by compelling demographic tailwinds, such as increasing inbound tourism, a rise in budget-conscious travellers, and technological advancements.

People in this episode

Guest: George Nicholas

Topics covered

• European hospitality
• hostels
• inbound tourism
• budget travel
• technological advancements

Keywords

• hostels
• European hospitality
• inbound tourism
• budget travelers
• demographic trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: a&o Hostels, Shibui capital

Places: Europe

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