Hostelworld

Hostelworld bookings rise as Asia and Central America drive growth

The company had a total of 5.4 million bookings up to September 30th, up 7%

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 09:00

Ryanair dominates Irish market with share buyback announcement

European stocks were flat after latest US jobless claims data helped ease concerns of slowdown

Thu Aug 08 2024 - 18:42

Hostelworld bookings rise 9% on stronger Asia, Central America demand

But average booking value declines as European tourists look to cheaper destinations

Thu Aug 08 2024 - 07:51

Profits surge at Hostelworld as bookings rise

Online travel company has agreed to repay €9.6m in pandemic-era warehoused debt

Wed Jul 10 2024 - 12:14

Hostelworld chairman Michael Cawley to step down after nine years

Hostel-booking group plans to repay remaining €7.5m balance on a AIB loan by end of June, two years ahead of schedule

Thu May 02 2024 - 10:38

Hostelworld agrees with Revenue to repay €9.6m warehoused taxes over three years

Net revenues at company rises to record €93m

Thu Mar 21 2024 - 07:54

Hostelworld has ‘strong’ start to new year as 2023 earnings top guidance

Group revenues climbed by 32% to a record €93.7m last year as all global regions saw growth

Wed Jan 10 2024 - 10:45

Hostelworld boss: ‘There are parts of the world where hostellers’ budgets can go much further’

Hostelworld is planning how to win the minds of everybody from Baby Boomers to Gen-Xers

Fri Dec 15 2023 - 05:15

‘Record’ revenues see Hostelworld raise full-year guidance

Dublin-based company said it has seen strong booking growth in 2023

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 08:03

Hostelworld ‘on track’ to meet growth targets

Irish hospitality company reached record revenue of €51.5m in first half of year

Thu Aug 10 2023 - 10:00

Hostelworld books record half-year revenues of €51.5m as demand recovers since Covid

Travel company has seen bookings rise by 64% to 3.4m, driven by strong performances in key markets in Europe, Asia and Oceania

Wed Jul 12 2023 - 09:49

From cheap flights to perfect packing: Essential travel apps for summer holidays

From bagging a cheap flight and packing smartly to getting around and finding the prettiest sites, there’s a wealth of tech to help you on your travels

Thu Jun 08 2023 - 04:00

Hostelworld returns to profitable growth as Omicron effect recedes

Demand recovers as travel resumes, including in long-haul sector

Wed Mar 22 2023 - 15:36

Hostelworld capitalises on demand recovery in 2022

Company cuts marketing costs as new social strategy pays off

Wed Jan 11 2023 - 08:06

Hostelworld seeks higher margins ahead of investor day

Company to hold capital markets day on Wednesday

Wed Nov 23 2022 - 08:00

Hostelworld sees revenue, bookings recover

Social strategy pays off for hostel booking company Hostelworld

Wed Oct 12 2022 - 07:54

European stocks rise despite some worries over inflation data

Oil stocks rise on expected Chinese demand, and Ryanair gains signal good year for travel

Wed May 11 2022 - 19:47

Hostelworld revenues rebound to 97% of pre-pandemic levels

Travellers opting for longer stays in locations, company reports

Wed May 11 2022 - 11:43

Can investors who checked in at Hostelworld finally sleep more easily?

Online travel agent ended 2021 with a net loss of €36 million, adding to the €47 million shortfall the previous year

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 05:23

Hostelworld sees ‘very strong start’ to 2022 after two Covid-hit years

Revenues picked up by 10% last year to €16.9 million

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 07:48

Numis taps Goodbody sales trading head to lead Dublin hub

Garret Ward will join Numis in new year; Goodbody likely to name replacement soon

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:19

Travel stocks lead slide as Europe removes US from safe travel list

European markets fall but August still closes out a record winning streak

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 19:14

Iseq flat but other European and US markets rise on earnings reports

Tech stocks surge in US as economy-linked energy, industrials and materials shares fall

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 18:57

Hostelworld reports 76% drop in revenue as travel sector remains under Covid cloud

Budget accommodation group sees light at end of the tunnel as travel restrictions are eased

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 08:00

Numis Securities ponders Irish post-Brexit trading hub

London stockbroker has vied with Davy and Goodbody for corporate brokerships

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 05:35

US investor ‘not planning’ Hostelworld bid after building 13% stake

Jobson says he was not aware he had to tell the company until recently

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 05:10

European shares creep higher as LVMH and SAP earnings impress

Ryanair stands out in Dublin with 1.5% gain

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 18:30

Profits at Hostelworld plunge €57.3m during Covid-19 pandemic

Company saw revenues and bookings collapse as travel and tourism came to a halt

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 17:17

European stocks end higher on support from oil and utilities

Major European indexes fare better than some of their tech-heavy US peers

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 19:14

Hostelworld in talks to secure €30m debt facility as Covid bites

Company says it experienced minimal booking demand in the fourth quarter

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 07:57

Kinzen raises $2.2m as it helps clients fight ‘misinformation’

Start-up positions itself as early warning system in fight against harmful deception

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 05:30

Irish tech company Asavie acquired by Nasdaq-listed Akamai

Mobility and ‘internet of things’ solutions provider employs more than 130 people

Tue Oct 27 2020 - 11:00

Irish banks push Iseq higher as Barclays results cheer investors

European markets still post biggest weekly drop in a month

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 18:17

Technical glitch disrupts trading on Dublin and other Euronext markets

Ryanair regains some lost ground as banks perform poorly

Mon Oct 19 2020 - 19:31