1. “ lean, green, hospitality machine“
Toronto Star March 7th 2010
2. 2011
• Open January 4th 2011
• 88 dorm beds
• 13 six bed dorms with ensuite
• 2 five bed dorms with ensuite
• 1 four person private
• 10 two person privates
• Privates are arranged in pods around a shared bath
• Total: 112 beds
3. 2011
• September bed sales nearing $ 100,000
• Estimated 2011 revenue $575,000
$575 000
4. Reviews
• Hostelworld: 217 reviews
• Six month moving average 93 4%
93.4%
• August 94%
• September 94%
• October 94%
• November 96%
6. Goals
1. Provide best possible hostelling experience to each and
every traveler
2. To be ranked as #1 Hostel in Canada
3. To be considered one of the Top 10 Hostels in the World
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4. 2013 bed revenue of $1,000,000
Expansion?
Another Location?
11. • Geothermal heating and air conditioning
• Solarthermal hot water
• Photovoltaics (electricity production)
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• Waste water heat recovery
• Heat recovery ventilation
• Tight well insulated building envelope