Hostelworld.com, a provider of online reservations to the budget, independent, and youth travel market, has introduced its social networking tool, Hostelworld Travel Network.

Published: 05 Dec 2006

Hostelworld.com, a provider of online reservations to the budget, independent, and youth travel market, has introduced its social networking tool, Hostelworld Travel Network.

“By registering on the network, hailed the My Space for the backpacker set, users have a variety of travel planning tools and social networking options at their fingertips. Through the personalised web pages, users can track their upcoming hostel reservations, plan future trips, review cities and hostels, connect with travel buddies, keep an online blog, upload photos and more. In the beta phase alone over 10,000 users registered to use the service,” stated the company.

Other features from the company, fully owned and operated by Web Reservations International Ltd. (WRI), include free downloadable pocket guides, online sample itineraries and travel features.

Through its Hostelworld.com division, WRI offers confirmed online reservations for hostels and budget hotels.