Hostelworld
Organization
Hostelworld is an online travel marketplace specializing in hostel and budget-accommodation bookings, with a community-oriented travel platform.
What experts have said about Hostelworld
6 statements · 6 positive
Hostelworld net bookings increased 9%.
“net bookings were up by 9%”
Open the episode · IC026 Investor Insights: FCA rules affecting listed companies, Small Cap News & Investing IdeasListen at 0:08
Lower customer-acquisition spending could significantly expand Hostelworld’s margins.
“If it can crack that and spend less and less, obviously the margin expansion is terrific.”
Open the episode · IC026 Investor Insights: FCA rules affecting listed companies, Small Cap News & Investing IdeasListen at 0:41
Hostelworld is an attractive business.
“I think it's a great little business.”
Open the episode · IC026 Investor Insights: FCA rules affecting listed companies, Small Cap News & Investing IdeasListen at 23:52
Hostelworld’s customer-acquisition costs are declining.
“the cost of acquiring customers is falling”
Open the episode · IC026 Investor Insights: FCA rules affecting listed companies, Small Cap News & Investing IdeasListen at 24:43
Hostelworld has repaid its debt and now has minimal net debt.
“It's paid off all its debt now. Its net debt's peanuts”
Open the episode · IC026 Investor Insights: FCA rules affecting listed companies, Small Cap News & Investing IdeasListen at 25:20
Hostelworld’s future cash flow is expected to be strong.
“cash flow is going to be really strong. It's going to be great.”
Open the episode · IC026 Investor Insights: FCA rules affecting listed companies, Small Cap News & Investing IdeasListen at 26:24
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4 episodes featuring Hostelworld
UK Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott
Paul Scott returns after a ten-day illness
The episode is primarily a personal reset, framing Scott’s independent investing commentary through his recovery and life in Gozo.
Sep 18, 2026 · 21 min
UK Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott
Paul Scott takes the small-cap show to Malta
The episode offers a brief look at how Scott plans to maintain his regular small-cap investing routine while working remotely abroad.
Aug 28, 2026 · 21 min
Investor's Champion Podcast
FCA listing overhaul tests London’s appeal to growth companies
The episode connects UK policy, interest rates and company-level execution to the prospects for London-listed smaller businesses.
Jul 13, 2024 · 35 min
Investor's Champion Podcast
Airbnb’s cash engine outpaces pandemic winners and losers
The discussion tests whether durable cash generation, low capital needs, and brand strength matter more than market fashion when assessing businesses.
May 11, 2024 · 35 min