backpacker hotel
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Backpacking is a form of low-cost, independent international travel. It includes the use of a backpack that is easily carried for long distances or long periods of time; the use of public transport inexpensive lodging such as youth hostels a longer duration of the trip when compared with conventional vacations; and an interest in meeting the locals as well as seeing the sights. It is typically associated with young adults who generally have fewer obligations and thus more time to travel
1910: The term "backpack" is coined. 1920: Lloyd F. Nelson creates the sturdy pack
board for backpacks. 1930s: Backpacks continue to be made with
external wooden frames. 1940s: In post-World War II, people have
more time for leisure; the travel trailer and camping grow in popularity.
1950s: A military design introduces a lighter, aluminum-alloy frame.
1960s: The lighter metal frame catches on with outdoor enthusiasts.
1967: Greg Lowe invents the internal-frame backpack, which distributes "pack" weight across the hips.
1968: The National Trails System (NTS) is created
1970s: Lighter-weight nylon backpacks become standard.
1990: The program Leave No Trace is developed.
2000s: Innovations in shelter, sleeping bags, and cookware continue - making them lighter and easier to pack and carry by individuals.
Expectations of a Backpacker
Parking facility is a must
Clean and hygienic accommodation
Breakfast at the accommodation point
Laundry
Entertainment or Gaming facility
Just basic accommodation in youth hostels
Dormitory services are only available
No common area, gaming facility or any other hospitality services
Parking is not provided at all
A hotel which majorly target to back packers at Kerala where accommodation is provided according to customer budget with other hospitality services and some recreational or entertainment facility and possibly a beer and wine parlor with a service oriented business mind.
Munnar
Kovalam
Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum and Idukki are two tourism destinations of keralawhere there are most number of international tourists are coming.
These are two destinations mostly preferred by domestic youth tourists.
These are two destinations where a standard budget accommodation is lacking
Why munnar and Kovalam ?
Kovalam beach
No backpackers hotels in Kerala A market segment between basic
accommodation and luxury accommodation is free
No youth hostels provide accommodation other than dormitories
Dinner buffet and free parking will be an advantage
Beer and wine parlor attached to hotel
Devoloping sector of youth tourism
Kerala Gov. support for both tourism and emerging businesses [ Kerala tourism & emerging Kerala project are examples ]
Riders communities are arising day by day
Since it’s a new segment ,attracting customers is a big challenge
Pricing of products
An Overview on Existing Youth
Hostels
Only basic accommodation facility is provided
Situated on noisy town areas on top of some other commercial buildings
No catering facility
Other hospitality services are lacking
Parking facility is not provided
Twin sharing rooms and 4,6,8,10, sharing dormitories
Customized services according to customer budget
Free parking facility
Wi-Fi /Internet
Wine and Beer parlor
Information center
Entertainment room and cultural programs on evenings
Buffet dinner
laundry facility
Ironing facility
Packed lunch on request
Vending machine
Provides guides, vehicle rental at cheapest cost
Through bckpacker’s groups and communities
Through educational Institutions
Websites,Blogs,Social media and other Online marketing
Riders communities
Riders communities like this emerges day by day whom can be a good group of customers and marketers
Blogging as a mode of advertisement and as an revenue generation-A travel blog by hotel where customers can share their travel experience and provides link of guids,vehicle rentals…etc.
Rooms and Dormitories
Twin sharing -
4 share dormitory -6 share dormitory -8 share dormitory -10 share dormitory -
Other Services
Laundry -
Dinner -
Packed lunch -
Towel -
Kannur and Malabar region has a great potential in future tourism plans to where we can expand the business
In long can be made as a backpackers hotel chain