The Hosteller

🏆 We’ve Done It! 🏆 We are absolutely delighted to share that we’ve been honoured with the Technophiles India Tech Titans: Best Technology Innovators (Hospitality) award! 🎉 This recognition is a true testament to our commitment to pushing boundaries, embracing innovation, and delivering exceptional solutions within the hospitality industry. A heartfelt thank you to our remarkable team at The Hosteller for their hard work, passion, and unwavering dedication. 🌟 Here’s to continuing our journey of innovation, excellence, and making an impact. 🚀 Pranav Dangi Saksham Khemka Dushyant Bhatt Dhriti Gandhi Anoop Khatri Suraj Vaigankar Kshitij Ingle #AwardWinningTeam #InnovationInHospitality #TechTitans2024 #ProudMoment #TechnologyLeaders

🌟 Calling All Property Owners! 🌟 We’re expanding our footprint at The Hosteller and are on the lookout for exciting properties to lease in key locations. If you’re a property owner in any of the areas below, let’s connect and collaborate: 📍 Mumbai: Andheri to Bandra, Dadar to Mahalakshmi, Colaba, Marine Drive, Girgaon Chowpatty 📍 Pune: Baner, Aundh, Koregaon Park, Viman Nagar, Kalyani Nagar 📍 Goa: Anjuna, Baga, Morjim, Vagator, Assagaon, Siolim 📍 Other Hotspots: Alibaug, Karjat, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar At The Hosteller, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable travel experiences for our guests, and your property could play a part in that journey! If you’re interested in partnering with us, please fill out our Google Form to share your property details: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dEF3Bkzt For queries, feel free to reach out to: 📧 Nitin Khandelwal: nitin@thehosteller.com | 📞 +91 82680 48586 📧 Harsh Raikar: harshraikar@thehosteller.com | 📞 +91 86553 46851 Together, let’s redefine travel and create something extraordinary. 💛🏡 #RealEstate #HospitalityExpansion #TheHostellerExpansion

Big official news: We’ve raised our Series A round of INR 48 cr 🚀 We're super thrilled to announce that The Hosteller has successfully raised a Series A funding round, raising INR 48 cr (in a mix of equity + venture debt) from lead investors V3 Ventures (led by Arjun Vaidya in India), BlackSoil, ICE.vc (Mrunal Jhaveri), Synergy Capital Partners LLP, Climber Capital & more along with individual investors such as Harsh Shah (Shree Naman Group), Sarvesh Kanodia (Omidyar Network India), Vedang Patel (The Souled Store), Akash Zaveri (Plix), Chirag Jain, Arihant Jain, etc. Our previous investor, Farooq A Oomerbhoy also contributed significantly to this round showing faith in his previously invested company. With the new funds, we’re prepared to: 🌍 Add 7500+ beds pan India 🛏️ in addition to the ~2500 beds already in our portfolio 💡 Roll out innovations in smart hotel operations & make it accessible to all 🤝 Give top-notch hospitality experiences to our ever growing community of global travellers This achievement wouldn’t be possible without: 👫 the super talented, passionate & hard working individuals working with the company 24/7 x 365 days tirelessly to bring the vision to life 🤝 Our incredible investors/partners/vendors/etc., who believe in us and share our values 🌐 & lastly our community of 10 lakh+ global travellers, who inspired & supported us from day 0 to rise up & create this amazing travel category (backpacker hostels) in India We believe this is just the beginning, for us as well as for the category that we're in, and we’re immensely thankful to everyone who’s joined us on this journey so far. Pranav Dangi Saksham Khemka Anoop Khatri Dhriti Gandhi Dushyant Bhatt Md Raju Suraj Vaigankar Kshitij Ingle Abhiram Bhalerao Shweta Tripathi Karuna Thapa Anisha Patnaik Prince Awana

Behind every business is a founder with grit, vision, and relentless drive. In this latest episode (Season 2, Ep 1) with Devansh Lakhani - Angel Investor from Lakhani Financial Services, Pranav Dangi shares the roadmap of The Hosteller from just being an idea to building India's largest self-operated backpacker hostel brand. Tune in for real stories and hard-learned lessons. Working our ways by creating a new category to raising the Series A round, this podcast shows how we’ve navigated challenges, scaled and stayed inspired through it all. We’ve seen this journey from 5 lakh to 8 cr/month. We’ve seen it from operating a 5 room property to having a portfolio > 2000 keys pan India. A must-listen for every founder and dreamer out there.

In India, ₹177.05 crore was lost to cyber fraud in FY24, more than doubling from ₹69.68 crore in FY23. Pranav Dangi, Founder & CEO of The Hosteller, advises staying safe this festive season and protecting yourself from cyber fraud. Here’s how to protect yourself: 1. Secure Booking Channels Book through official websites and trusted platforms to avoid third-party fraud. This applies to all online purchases. 2. Encrypted Payments Use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for online transactions. At Hosteller, our platform secures every transaction to protect sensitive data. Look for “https://” and security badges to confirm E2EE and protect your privacy. Stay vigilant and enjoy a secure festive season! 🎉 Happy Diwali 🪔 #CyberSecurity #FestiveSeason #StaySafe #TheHosteller

Boosting revenue by 5-15% and improving customer satisfaction by 10-30%, data analytics is transforming the hospitality industry. Travelers today seek unique, personalized experiences, and data analytics is transforming how the industry meets these demands, says Pranav Dangi, Founder & CEO of The Hosteller in an exclusive interview with The Founder Media. By analyzing customer preferences, dynamic pricing, and personalized marketing, travel companies can craft experiences tailored to individual desires. From streamlining booking processes to offering real-time recommendations on-site, data analytics ensures a seamless, customized journey for every traveler. The future of travel? Data-powered personalization! #PersonalizedTravel #DataDrivenHospitality #TravelTech #TheHosteller

84% of Indians are planning solo trips this year, surpassing the global average of 66%! This surge in solo travel isn’t just about wanderlust, 46% of Indians are on a journey of self-discovery, while others seek a break from the daily grind or crave independence. In an exclusive interview with Voyagers World, our CEO, Pranav Dangi, unveiled how The Hosteller is catering to this growing tribe of 'young at heart' explorers. With 55+ destinations across India, we’re redefining backpacker travel by blending affordability, smart technologies, and immersive community-driven experiences. 🔸 Our Glu app makes it effortless for guests to manage their stay, book activities, and connect with fellow travelers. 🔸 Looking ahead, we plan to expand internationally to Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam by 2025, with an ambitious goal of reaching 500+ destinations by FY27/28. We’re on a mission to make travel affordable, enriching, and unforgettable.

55+ destinations across India, 100+ properties by 2025, and expansion into Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam! The Hosteller is redefining affordable, tech-driven backpacker hostels. Discover how we're shaping the future of experiential travel in this exclusive interview with Pranav Dangi, Founder & CEO of The Hosteller with HNRN publication. #TheHosteller #TravelSmart #BackpackerHostels #SustainableTravel

Check out the latest #SuperleapPodcast episode - https://shorturl.at/Ak7m2 where Pranav Dangi along with experts, notably Mr. Amit Damani (StayVista) and Neil Patil (Veena World), got together to take a closer look at India’s booming travel & stay industry 🏖️🏔️ with none other than Biswa Kalyan Rath. To summarise, we discussed: 💡 Why is the tourism sector in India expanding so rapidly? 💡 What’s behind the surge in Indian travelers? 💡 Key drivers of the growing Indian travel market ⛱️ 💡 Global tourism trends and their impact 🤔 💡 How travel preferences differ between older and younger generations 💡 The role of marketing and social media in tourism 📸 💡 Rising travel demand and the post-COVID travel boom & much more Check it out for lots of valuable insights in the episode.

In an exclusive interview with BW HOTELIER, Pranav Dangi, Founder & CEO of The Hosteller, discusses how understanding traveler preferences and staying rooted in core values of The Hosteller like affordability and community, shape our innovative approach. With plans to expand to 100 properties and a push into international markets by 2025, The Hosteller is setting new standards in immersive, sustainable travel. 🌱 Dive deeper into our strategies and vision: Read the full article - https://lnkd.in/gT4ZysYp #TravelSmart #SustainableHospitality #TheHosteller #Innovation #Leadership #InnovativeTravel #GlobalExpansion