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Youth Hostel
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Youth Hostel Federation |
Taiwan YHA
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Since ancient times, religious groups and hotels provided food
and accommodation for travelers, and a new development began since the last
century. Accommodation services became not only for travelers, but gradually
evolved as a means for youth to explore nature. This development began at the
start of the 20th century, when Richard Schirrman, the principal of a school in
Germany, was assigned to teach at a mining area. Due to lack of recreation in
the city and the negative impact industrialisation had on the environment, he
felt that children had to engage in more outdoor activities. Thus beds were
placed in some rural schools for children to stay at during holiday travels.
Since the facilities in the classrooms were lacking, Richard Schirrmann began
the “Youth Hostel”. In 1909, a castle in Germany was converted into the first
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Although the First World War hindered the development of the
youth hostel movement, the amount of youth hostels increased drastically after
the war. In 1930, youth hostels could be found in European countries such as
Switzerland, Poland, England, France, and Norway. Afterwards, they spread to
America, Australia, New Zealand, and North Africa. The Second World War once
again halted the progress of youth hostels, but recovery was fast after the
war. In the 1950s, youth hostels were built in India, Japan and Pakistan and in
the 1960’s, in Thailand and Malaysia. At present IYHF has near 5000 Youth
Hostels in 70 countries providing accommodation to its 35 million members.
Apart from the basic facilities and service each youth hostel provides, there
is going to be change in the design of guest rooms. The large dormitory-style
rooms will be gradually converted to small group rooms and family rooms. The
design of public spaces will be improved to encourage travelers to dine and
converse with each other. Style-wise, it will develop in a direction towards
cultural uniqueness. Operations will cooperate with government and enterprises
more, and strengthen subjects such as environmental protection, and cultural
heritage.
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To promote the education of youth from all nations, but
especially young people of limited means, by encouraging in them a greater
knowledge, love and care of the countryside and an appreciation of the cultural
values in all parts of the world, and thus providing youth hostels in which
there is no bias based upon race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, class or
political opinions. This enables youth to develop a better understanding of
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The International Youth Hostel Federation, also known as IYHF,
is the global federation that represents youth hostels all around the world.
Their symbol is→
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The federation’s headquarters is located in the United Kingdom.
At present IYHF has near 5000 Youth Hostels in 70 countries providing
accommodation to its 35 million members. Despite being named “Youth Hostels”,
these hostels provide accommodation to people of all ages, and offers
affordable, high-quality, and friendly lodging. The International Youth Hostel
Federation was inaugurated in 1932 as an outcome of the First International
Youth Hostel Conference held at Amsterdam. Currently the federation holds
international conferences biannually, and travel conferences annually. The
federation publishes a digest and user’s manual, and provides services such as
computer reservations.
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Hostelling International is the brand name of the International
Youth Hostel federation, the organization that represents Youth Hostel
Association worldwide.
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International Youth Hostel Federation, IYHF is a non-governmental,
not-for-profit organization, recognized by UNESCO (United National Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization). It is the world's largest youth
membership organization and represents 83 Member Association. From the start of
2007 its operational activities have been undertaken by Hostelling
International, company limited by guarantee controlled by the IYHF. Consistent
with this all the assets and liabilities of the IYHF where transferred to
Hostelling International on 1 January 2007.
The Federation was originally established to provide a system of reciprocity
through which a young person holding membership of one Youth Hostel Association
may use the hostel in all other countries. This remains a fundamental element
but over the years the scope of work as well as environmental conservation.
Hostelling International provides international marketing and information
technology support to all Youth Hostel Associations, a global online booking
service at www.hihostels.com, monitors hostel standards and offers
international training for various aspects of hostelling.
The Federation has 10 million card-carrying members and has grown
considerably since the first Youth Hostel was opened in 1909. Despite their
name, Youth Hostels are open to people of all ages in virtually every country
where they are located, and offer a good standard of accommodation in friendly
surroundings at affordable prices. HI Youth Hostels are being developed for the
sole purpose of fulfilling the Mission.
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Taiwan Youth Hostel Associantion
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The key mission of Taiwan youth HOstel Association is to help all, especially
the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through
hostelling - Opening the World to Youth.
Mission
To promote the education of all young people of all nations, but
especially young people of limited means, by encouraging in them a greater
knowledge, love and care of the countryside and an appreciation of the cultural
values of towns and cities in all parts of the world. And as ancillary thereto,
to provide hostels or other accommodation in which there shall be no
distinctions of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, class or political
opinions and there by to develop a better understanding of their fellow men,
both at home and abroad.
Self-description
Within the Hostelling International, Taiwan network organized by Taiwan YHA,
for receiving over 3 million foreign visitors and serving hundreds and
thousands of local vacation. Taiwan has developed all kinds of tourist
accommodation in the cities and scenic areas. YH is one of them offering
cheaper stay for budget travels. Taiwan YHA has built up more thanm 35
accredited YHs located in cities and scenic areas throughout Taiwan-all
offering convenient, value-for-money accommodation. The travelers with YH card
can just pay 15-20 US dollars to stay an overnight in any assured youth hostels
in Taiwan. In the near future, more assured YHs will be in the International
Booking Network on www.hihostels.com.
Main Service Items
Buld up Taiwan HOstel System
PromoteTaiwan Youth Travel world throughout the world
Hostelling International Network & Internatioanl Booking Network organized
Cultural and program exchanged
Educational and activities exchange
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