Backpacking is a form of low-cost, independent international travel. It includes the use of a backpack that is easily carried for long distances or long periods of time; the use of public transport inexpensive lodging such as youth hostels a longer duration of the trip when compared with conventional vacations; and an interest in meeting the locals as well as seeing the sights. It is typically associated with young adults who generally have fewer obligations and thus more time to travel

1910: The term "backpack" is coined. 1920: Lloyd F. Nelson creates the sturdy pack

board for backpacks. 1930s: Backpacks continue to be made with

external wooden frames. 1940s: In post-World War II, people have

more time for leisure; the travel trailer and camping grow in popularity.

1950s: A military design introduces a lighter, aluminum-alloy frame.

1960s: The lighter metal frame catches on with outdoor enthusiasts.

1967: Greg Lowe invents the internal-frame backpack, which distributes "pack" weight across the hips.

1968: The National Trails System (NTS) is created

1970s: Lighter-weight nylon backpacks become standard.

1990: The program Leave No Trace is developed.

2000s: Innovations in shelter, sleeping bags, and cookware continue - making them lighter and easier to pack and carry by individuals.

Expectations of a Backpacker

Parking facility is a must

Clean and hygienic accommodation

Breakfast at the accommodation point

Laundry

Entertainment or Gaming facility

Just basic accommodation in youth hostels

Dormitory services are only available

No common area, gaming facility or any other hospitality services

Parking is not provided at all

A hotel which majorly target to back packers at Kerala where accommodation is provided according to customer budget with other hospitality services and some recreational or entertainment facility and possibly a beer and wine parlor with a service oriented business mind.

Munnar

Kovalam

Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum and Idukki are two tourism destinations of keralawhere there are most number of international tourists are coming.

These are two destinations mostly preferred by domestic youth tourists.

These are two destinations where a standard budget accommodation is lacking

Why munnar and Kovalam ?

Kovalam beach

No backpackers hotels in Kerala A market segment between basic

accommodation and luxury accommodation is free

No youth hostels provide accommodation other than dormitories

Dinner buffet and free parking will be an advantage

Beer and wine parlor attached to hotel

Devoloping sector of youth tourism

Kerala Gov. support for both tourism and emerging businesses [ Kerala tourism & emerging Kerala project are examples ]

Riders communities are arising day by day

Since it’s a new segment ,attracting customers is a big challenge

Pricing of products

An Overview on Existing Youth

Hostels

Only basic accommodation facility is provided

Situated on noisy town areas on top of some other commercial buildings

No catering facility

Other hospitality services are lacking

Parking facility is not provided

Twin sharing rooms and 4,6,8,10, sharing dormitories

Customized services according to customer budget

Free parking facility

Wi-Fi /Internet

Wine and Beer parlor

Information center

Entertainment room and cultural programs on evenings

Buffet dinner

laundry facility

Ironing facility

Packed lunch on request

Vending machine

Provides guides, vehicle rental at cheapest cost

Through bckpacker’s groups and communities

Through educational Institutions

Websites,Blogs,Social media and other Online marketing

Riders communities

Riders communities like this emerges day by day whom can be a good group of customers and marketers

Blogging as a mode of advertisement and as an revenue generation-A travel blog by hotel where customers can share their travel experience and provides link of guids,vehicle rentals…etc.

Rooms and Dormitories

Twin sharing -

4 share dormitory -6 share dormitory -8 share dormitory -10 share dormitory -

Other Services

Laundry -

Dinner -

Packed lunch -

Towel -

Kannur and Malabar region has a great potential in future tourism plans to where we can expand the business

In long can be made as a backpackers hotel chain