Youth hostels of youth hostels in China

In order to further develop the international youth tourism market and attract more foreign young people to travel, study and exchange in China, in the summer of 1998, the Guangdong Provincial Tourism Bureau took the lead in introducing the concept of youth hostels into China and established it in Guangdong. The first batch of youth hostels were established. In the following two years, Guangdong made a series of preparations to promote youth hostels: such as sending a delegation to Europe for inspection; seeking support from the alliance and sending nine key members to youth hostels in different European countries for training; and inviting 25 countries and regions around the world. Nearly 80 high-level delegations of youth hostels from various countries visited China; translated and published the book "Charming Triangle" introducing the development of youth hostels around the world, etc. In September 1999, China's first youth hostel association, Youth Hostel Association of Guangdong Province (YHA CHINA GD), was officially established. In November of the same year, it was approved by IYHF to become its affiliated member. The Guangdong Youth Hostel Association is also the only representative organization of this organization in China.

After more than ten years of development, youth hostels have grown from scratch in China, with nearly 150 hostels located in major cities in 27 provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government. The cultural concept of youth hostels has been recognized and practiced by more and more people. "Youth Hostels" have become a well-known brand among Chinese young people and the tourism industry; China Youth Hostels has opened a window for foreign youths to understand China. More and more foreign young people are traveling to China and staying in youth hostels. Since 2005, the number of nights spent in youth hostels in China has exceeded one million, of which 23% are foreign tourists. The youth hostel has received tourists from nearly 200 countries and regions, most of whom are young people.

The development achievements of China Youth Hostel have also been fully recognized by the international youth hostel industry. International multi-level exchanges are increasing day by day. We have signed cooperation agreements with youth hostel associations in many countries. Under the correct guidance of the government's tourism and education departments, we actively participated in international activities in the tourism, youth, education and youth hostel circles. Through activities, we learned experience, improved ourselves, promoted China, expanded our influence, and made friends. , won support.

In order to promote the greater development of youth hostels in China, at the end of 2005 we applied to the International Youth Hostels Alliance to become a formal member. In July 2006, the Guangdong Provincial Tourism Bureau led a delegation to Davos, a famous conference and tourism city in Switzerland, to participate in the 46th International Conference of IYHF. Our application for formal membership was unanimously approved by the conference. At the same time, we also successfully secured the alliance’s 48th International Conference to be held in Shenzhen, Guangdong.

In order to promote the development of youth hostels in China faster and more standardizedly, the International Youth Hostel Alliance has completed its "Blue Triangle", "Youth Hostel", "Hostelling International", "Youth Hostel" Registration of brand trademarks in China.

The China International Youth Hostel Headquarters (YHA China) is located in Guangzhou authorized by IYHF and is responsible for the development and coordination of youth hostels in mainland China; and represents IYHF in implementing intellectual property rights related to international youth hostels in the region. Protect.

Ten years for China, one hundred years for the world. In May 2010, the 48th International Youth Hostel Alliance Conference was held in Shenzhen. This is the first time that a century-old youth hostel has held such a conference in China. This is also the reason why the world's youth hostels have chosen China as the start of the next century.

China Youth Hostel is at the starting point of a new round of development, with a long way to go and a bright future!