https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/generator hostels/ Generator Hostels News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:04:04+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-washington-d.c-opens-to-first-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-washington-d.c-opens-to-first-bookings/ The multiphase opening will be led with the debut of the property’s guestrooms in January, followed by the completion of its buzzing social spaces and food and beverage venues in the spring. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:39:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-eyes-us400m-united-states-expansion-following-freehand-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-eyes-us400m-united-states-expansion-following-freehand-deal/ Queensgate Investments, owners of Generator, has acquired Freehand Hotels. Following completion of the $400 million deal, the budget hotel brand will operate all four Freehand properties and their respective food and beverage outlets. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:45:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-alastair-thomann-chief-executive-generator/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-alastair-thomann-chief-executive-generator/ Following the acquisition by Queensgate Investments, Alastair Thomann, chief executive of Generator, has transformed the company from a provider of cheap hostels into a pioneer of multi-segment accommodation. As the latest phase of expansion begins, he here tells Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole about his ambitions for the brand Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:57:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-take-on-hills-balfour-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-take-on-hills-balfour-in-europe/ Generator has appointed London-based travel representation and PR consultancy Hills Balfour to manage its European PR strategy. Hills Balfour’s pan-European remit includes maintaining strong media relations, operating a robust press office and developing several creative concepts. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 07:27:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-launches-new-genfriends-app-to-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-launches-new-genfriends-app-to-travellers/ The app will offer exciting features such as exclusive deals and discounts on accommodation and food and beverage across all 14 Generator properties, room access capabilities, as well as a new social networking platform for like-minded guests to connect with while staying at Generator properties. Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:24:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-miami-takes-brand-into-north-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-miami-takes-brand-into-north-america/ A blend of high design, low price points, and magnetic social environments, Generator Miami has created a destination unlike anything in hotel-saturated South Florida. Fri, 28 Sep 2018 08:42:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-goes-global-with-miami-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-goes-global-with-miami-property/ Generator, the leading experience and design-led accommodation brand has opened its doors in Miami. Generator Miami fuses old American glamour with Cuban spice making it an authentic yet contemporary location for a US adventure. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 09:12:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-to-open-new-property-in-madrid-this-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-to-open-new-property-in-madrid-this-spring/ Generator will open its latest property in Madrid, Spain the spring this year. The launch will be the company’s 13th property and the second in Spain, adding to its portfolio of hostels in key international cites of London, Dublin, Barcelona, Paris, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Venice, Rome, Amsterdam, Hamburg and Berlin (Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg). Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:38:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-adds-new-dining-options-to-european-portfolio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-adds-new-dining-options-to-european-portfolio/ Generator is seeking to disrupt the European hostel market by bolstering its restaurant and bar offering. The design-led hostel brand has revealed the opening of three new bars and restaurants at its Paris, Hamburg and Copenhagen properties. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:37:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-appoints-roy-to-new-chief-commercial-officer-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-appoints-roy-to-new-chief-commercial-officer-role/ Hostel group Generator has announced the appointment of Colin Roy as chief commercial officer, a newly created role as the group accelerates growth and customer engagement. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:40:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/patron-capital-secures-60-million-investment-in-generator-hostels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/patron-capital-secures-60-million-investment-in-generator-hostels/ Patron Capital, owner of Generator Hostels, has successfully completed a minority sale of Generator to Invesco of up to 23 per cent in exchange for €60 million of growth capital. Invesco’s stake in Generator is the inaugural investment by Invesco’s opportunistic strategy, focussed on growth businesses, co-managed by Invesco Real Estate, WL Ross & Co, and Invesco Fixed Income. Wed, 19 Nov 2014 10:37:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stylish-new-identity-generator/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stylish-new-identity-generator/ Generator has unveiled a stylish new identity and website as it sets out to transform the hostel experience. Established in 1995, Generator is Europe’s fastest growing hostel brand and the new design-led identity will be rolled out in its six stylish properties. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:45:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/humble-postcard-not-quite-dead-yet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/humble-postcard-not-quite-dead-yet/ Despite what people may think, the humble postcard is still managing to hold its own as a form of holiday correspondence. More than a quarter (28 per cent) of international visitors at Generator Hostels still send a postcard to friends and family when travelling abroad. Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:30:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-hostels-reveals-top-tips-for-cv-savvy-travel-after-a-levels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generator-hostels-reveals-top-tips-for-cv-savvy-travel-after-a-levels/ Students who miss out university places can still improve their chances of employment by going on “CV-savvy” trips during their gap years, according to leading budget accommodation Generator Hostels. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:31:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/54-of-travellers-take-corporate-data-on-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/54-of-travellers-take-corporate-data-on-holiday/ Holidaymakers have been warned to be more security-conscious after a survey found more than half were in danger of losing vital personal and work data on their travels. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:57:59 +0000