Hi! I'm Byron
An individual with a passion for hostels, I come to work every day because I want to solve the biggest problem in backpacker hostels: We are not connected. Owners get into the hostel business and learn everything the hard way. Through a long and difficult process of trial and error, they solve their hostel's latest problem. Meanwhile, the hostel across town found a simple solution last year. If you want to operate a hostel, you don't have to go it alone. BackpackerBiz is here to help.
If you’re looking for somebody who has his finger on the pulse of the industry, who is going to give you genuinely relevant and accurate insights about a vast array of topics within the hostel industry, then Byron is your man.
Peter Nichols - Vor Capital
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Our mission
BackpackerBiz is a catalyst for backpacker hostels to grow. We don't care if you want to grow your customer satisfaction ratings, grow your profits, or grow your number of locations. We'll help you fuel that growth.
Our promise
Being low budget doesn't mean your hostel has to figure out everything for yourself. Our products and services save you time and effort so you can get back to running your hostel.
Our essence
There are no secrets in hostelling. Anyone can book a bed and come inside. At our core, BackpackerBiz operates on openness, inclusivity, and professionalism.
Our vibe
Backpacker hostels are about having fun and keeping it casual. At BackpackerBiz, we provide professional business advice and business services, but we never take ourselves too seriously.
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New kid on the block with the knowledge and the professionalism we would all love to have time to do ourselves. Highly recommend these guys.
Kathy Thallon - Travellers Oasis
The story behind BackpackerBiz
BackpackerBiz started with the realization that there were lots of people who wanted to own hostels, but not many people interested in supporting them. I started by writing my first blog about hostel management in 2016. In 2017 I started designing websites for hostels. In 2018 I began offering content marketing services to help hostels rise up in their Google search rankings. What will I do next? Watch this space.
Do you have any questions?
Have a quick question about the hostel industry? We always love to shoot the breeze when it comes to hostels. If you're looking for something more detailed, we consult with real estate investors, financiers, and others who are interested in getting in-depth information about the hostel industry.
Your weekly pearl of hostel wisdom
Each week BackpackerBiz sends you news and views related to hostel management. It's your best source for fresh knowledge from hostel industry leaders and info on the latest travel trends.