<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/prwebFeeds.xsl"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Hostelling International USA, Golden Gate Council - PRWeb Press Release Group</title><link>http://www.prweb.com</link><description>Press releases issued by the Golden Gate Council of Hostelling International, a nonprofit network of 10 hostel properties in Northern California. Press Releases - Powered by PRWeb</description><language>en</language><image><title>Hostelling International USA, Golden Gate Council Press Releases</title><url>http://ww1.prweb.com/userfiles/201104/fullcolorlogo04.jpg</url><link>http://www.prweb.com/rss2g/52364.xml</link></image><managingEditor>xml@emediawire.com</managingEditor><webMaster>xml@emediawire.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:03:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>30</ttl><item><title>Hostelling International Launches West Coast Passport Campaign</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8730697.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>27 HI hostels in the U.S. and Canada are offering free souvenir passports, custom-designed stamps, and concert-style &quot;West Coast Tour&quot; t-shirts to guests.</p><p>(PRWeb August 23, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8730697.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8730697.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8730697.htm</guid></item><item><title>California Coastal Conservancy Funds Initial Stage of Hostel Development in Redwood National and State Parks </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5069834.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The California Coastal Conservancy has awarded funding up to $144,500 to the National Park Service for site selection, environmental review, and preliminary design of a tourist hostel to be located in Redwood National and State Parks in Del Norte County. Final site selection and designs are scheduled to be completed in July 2012.</p><p>(PRWeb February 15, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5069834.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5069834.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/02/prweb5069834.htm</guid></item><item><title>Sacramento Hostel&#39;s &quot;Mansion 2 Museum&quot; Package Combines Crocker Art Museum Visit With a Stay at the Llewelyn Williams Mansion</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4837954.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Hostelling International&#39;s Sacramento Hostel is offering a &quot;Mansion 2 Museum&quot; package which includes a 2-night stay at the Llewelyn Williams mansion, admission to the newly re-opened Crocker Art Museum, a Sacramento Gold Card, and welcome chocolates by Cocoa Bella. Package rates are $125 for 2 guests in a private room, or $50 for 1 guest in a shared dorm; available through February 28, 2011 (no blackout dates).</p><p>(PRWeb November 30, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4837954.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4837954.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4837954.htm</guid></item><item><title>Four Coastal California Hostels Offer &quot;Winter Weekday Specials&quot;: Stay Two Nights, Get the Third Night Free</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4730764.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Four hostels on the California coast are offering Winter Weekday Specials through February 28, 2011. Stay two nights in a shared dorm room and get the third night free, Sunday through Thursday nights (excluding holidays). Participating hostels include HI-Marin Headlands, HI-Pigeon Point Lighthouse, HI-Point Montara Lighthouse, and HI-Point Reyes.</p><p>(PRWeb November 03, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4730764.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4730764.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4730764.htm</guid></item><item><title>Point Reyes Hostel Set to Expand with New LEED-certified Facility</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4021274.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The National Park Service at Point Reyes National Seashore is breaking ground on an extension to the Point Reyes Hostel. The new facility will be constructed according to LEED green building standards, and will include four private family rooms, a guest kitchen and lounge, as well as living quarters for hostel staff.</p><p>(PRWeb May 20, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4021274.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4021274.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4021274.htm</guid></item><item><title>Redwood National Park Hostel to Close on January 18, 2010</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2837724.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>After 22 years accommodating travelers from around the world, the Redwood National Park Hostel will close its doors indefinitely on January 18, 2010, due to a lack of available funding for necessary renovations to the historic former pioneer homestead.</p><p>(PRWeb September 09, 2009)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2837724.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2837724.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2837724.htm</guid></item><item><title>San Francisco Hostels Host Free 100th Anniversary Party, August 29</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2713764.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Hostelling International-San Francisco celebrates 100 years of the worldwide hostelling movement and 75 years of Hostelling International USA with a free, day-long progressive event on Saturday, August 29, from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.</p><p>(PRWeb August 05, 2009)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2713764.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2713764.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2713764.htm</guid></item><item><title>&quot;100 Years of Hostelling&quot; Celebrations are Scheduled at Nine Northern California Hostels, August 22-30, 2009 </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2576184.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>A series of free, public celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the worldwide hostelling movement is scheduled August 22-30, 2009, at Hostelling International hostels in San Francisco, Sacramento, Marin Headlands, Point Reyes National Seashore, Redwood National Park, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, and Point Montara Lighthouse.</p><p>(PRWeb June 30, 2009)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2576184.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2576184.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2576184.htm</guid></item><item><title>California Lighthouse Hostels Recognized for Eco-friendly Accommodations</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2332174.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>HI-Pigeon Point Lighthouse and HI-Point Montara Lighthouse are now Certified Green Businesses.</p><p>(PRWeb April 20, 2009)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2332174.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2332174.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2332174.htm</guid></item><item><title>Historic Sacramento Hostel Now Offers Half-Price Winter Weekends</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618844.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:06:22 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Housed in a Gold Rush-era mansion near the state Capitol, the Sacramento Hostel is offering shared-room accommodations for only $11.50 per person per night, for weekend stays December 5, 2008 - February 28, 2009.</p><p>(PRWeb November 18, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618844.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618844.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618844.htm</guid></item><item><title>Four coastal California hostels offer &quot;Winter Weekday Specials&quot; through February 2009</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1545774.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Historic hostels in the Marin Headlands, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Point Montara Lighthouse, and Point Reyes National Seashore are offering Winter Weekday Specials: Stay one night, get half-off the second night, Sunday - Wednesday nights, through February 28, 2009.</p><p>(PRWeb October 31, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1545774.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1545774.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1545774.htm</guid></item><item><title>&quot;Golden Anniversary of Golden Gate Hostels&quot; 50th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration (October 26, 2008)</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1425044.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The Golden Gate Council of Hostelling International USA celebrates 50 years of welcoming the world to Northern California, with a 50th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration on October 26 in San Francisco.</p><p>(PRWeb October 07, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1425044.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1425044.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1425044.htm</guid></item><item><title>&quot;Adventures in Hostelling&quot; Writing Contest Seeks Short Personal Stories </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb903734.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The Golden Gate Council of Hostelling International USA invites very short (150-250 words) stories about a personal hostel experience. Prizes include round-trip international airfare and Flip Video cameras. Entry Deadline: July 15, 2008.</p><p>(PRWeb June 19, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb903734.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb903734.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb903734.htm</guid></item><item><title>Redwood National Park Hostel Introduces Summer Sea-Kayaking Package</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb983174.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The Redwood National Park Hostel introduces the &quot;Cruising with Kayak Zak&quot; discount package, including two nights accommodation and a two-hour guided sea-kayaking trip for $105 per person. Additional discounts on kayak rentals available to all hostel guests.</p><p>(PRWeb June 02, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb983174.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb983174.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb983174.htm</guid></item><item><title>Redwood National Park Hostel Ranked #1 Worldwide by HIHostels.com Users </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb922814.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The Redwood National Park Hostel has been voted one of the two best Hostelling International hostels in the world, according to HIHostels.com user ratings. Three other Northern California hostels were ranked in the Top 14 worldwide.</p><p>(PRWeb May 08, 2008)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb922814.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb922814.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb922814.htm</guid></item><item><title>Weeknight Winter Specials at Point Montara Lighthouse and Point Reyes hostels</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb560953.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The Point Montara Lighthouse and Point Reyes hostels announce Weeknight Winter Specials: Stay one night, get half-off the second night, Sunday through Thursday, November 4 - February 28.</p><p>(PRWeb October 16, 2007)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb560953.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb560953.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb560953.htm</guid></item><item><title>Point Reyes Hostel Becomes Certified Bay Area Green Business</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557902.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:02:39 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>The Point Reyes Hostel in Point Reyes National Seashore, California, has been certified as a Bay Area Green Business. The Point Reyes Hostel is the second hostel in Hostelling International USA&#39;s Northern California network to receive this recognition.</p><p>(PRWeb October 03, 2007)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557902.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557902.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557902.htm</guid></item><item><title>Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel celebrates With Free, All-Ages 25th Anniversary Festival</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb547403.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Banana Slug String Band, San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers, Sadza, and Salty Walt and the Rattlin&#39; Ratlines to perform live at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel 25th Anniversary Festival, Saturday, September 8, 1-5 p.m.</p><p>(PRWeb August 20, 2007)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb547403.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb547403.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb547403.htm</guid></item><item><title>Hanna Morris Named General Manager of the Point Reyes Hostel</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514409.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Hanna Morris has been named General Manager of the Point Reyes Hostel in Point Reyes National Seashore, replacing longtime manager Bob Baez.</p><p>(PRWeb March 28, 2007)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514409.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514409.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514409.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>