- American Youth Hostels
American Youth Hostels, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1934, whose formal name is Hostelling International USA (abbreviated "HI-USA"). It is the American member of
Hostelling International . It is incorporated inAlbany, New York .Youth
hostel s offer inexpensive temporary accommodations around the world for travelers. Generally, the rooms aredormitory style.Offices
American Youth Hostels, Inc. is incorporated in
Albany, New York underNew York 's not-for-profit law. Its executive offices are inSilver Spring, Maryland .The flagship residence of the American Youth Hostels in the United States is in
New York City , located in a landmark building designed by noted architectRichard Morris Hunt . This popular hostel, the largest in the world, occupies the entire east blockfront of Amsterdam Avenue between 103d and 104th Streets in Manhattan. [ [http://www.hinewyork.org/ New York hostel] ]The second largest hostel operated by American Youth Hostels is in
Chicago, Illinois .Mission
The official mission of HI-USA is "to help all, especially the young, understand the world and its people through hostelling." [ [http://www.hiusa.org Official Site] ]
According to the [http://www.hiusa.org/about/whoweare.shtml HI-USA web site] :
quote|HI-USA operates a network of nearly 80 quality hostel accommodations throughout the United States that are inexpensive, safe and clean. Our hostels range from urban high-rise buildings with hundreds of beds to small more remote hostels in rural settings.
HI-USA, in cooperation with other national associations worldwide, belongs to the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF). This entire network, known as Hostelling International, offers more than 4,000 hostels in over 60 countries. Hostelling International USA and the blue triangle with the tree and hut are the trademark and seal of approval of the IYHF, assuring travelers quality, affordable accommodations that are routinely inspected and travel programs worldwide.
HI-USA is also associated with 31 councils throughout the United States. These councils provide local members and visitors with a wide range of special programs, events, trips and activities."| [ [http://www.hiusa.org/about/whoweare.shtml HI-USA web site] ]Annual National Council Meeting
The American Youth Hostels, Inc. holds its annual convention, the National Council Meeting (NCM) in November of each year. In 2007, the NCM was held in
Washington, D.C. , and the keynote speaker wasBrook Silva-Braga , the documentary film-maker.References
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*Brook Silva-Braga
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*Hostelling International External links
* [http://www.hiusa.org Official Site]
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