Hostels1.com is a brand of Hostels Americas LLC and as such affords you extra-ordinary reach to many potential customers. Here are some recent statistics:

Gender	Percentage
Male	45%
Female	55%
Age	Percentage
Under 18	5.5%
18 - 20	17.5%
21 - 25	29%
25 - 30	30%
Under 31	18%

In general the primary characteristics that have attracted travellers to become users of the Hostels Americas sites (as stated in surveys) are:

- Flexibility

- Value for money

- Friendly look and feel

- Availability

- Coverage of cities and countries

- Informative

- Usability

- Security and

- The coverage of the network of Hostels and travel operators

A positive trend enjoyed by Hostels1.com advertisers is that the percentage of long-haul travellers is set to grow from 18% to 24% of all travellers over the next twenty years. These travellers are expected to be as many as 1.6 billion worldwide. Equally commentators predict other major influences on international tourism over the next two decades to be moderate-to-good rates of global economic growth, the rising power of global brands, and growing urban congestion, especially in the developing world. As a result consumers are becoming more affluent. However, when they travel they are seeking time out from a crowded, money focussed world and searching for authentic experiences that personally engage them at a deep level. These are the customers that our information shows are attracted the sites such as Hostels1.com - sites that emphasise the independence of backpacking and budget travel. In terms of tourism mega-trends we at Hostels1.com believe that:

- Electronic technology is becoming all-powerful in influencing destination choice and distribution, with customers "calling the shots" through technology such as the Internet and e-commerce.

- Tourists are experiencing a "shrinking world" - there will be more tourism "off the beaten track".

- Destinations are "fashion accessories".

- There is more focus on a destination's image from a cheap package destination to promotion on the basis of pristine beauty and culture.

- There is a conflict between conservation and the urge for travel consumption.

We believe Hostels1.com capitalises on these opportunities and affords any advertiser the same exciting opportunity. Advertising on Hostels1.com is growing at an outstanding rate. Everybody from Hostels themselves to tour providers and services are welcome. Feel free to contact us directly on info@Hostels1.com