Base Backpacker and Beyond Backpackers Merger

By Nick July 25, 2006

Australasia’s popular hostel chains Base Backpacker and Beyond Backpackers have merged to join the largest private hostel chain. The new, combined hostel group will take on the name Base. This private hostel chain now has 3000 beds, 10 bars, and 34 travel outlets throughout Australia and New Zealand. These hostels are very popular in the backpacking community.
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So what does this mean for backpackers going to these hostels in New Zealand or Australia? I think it is a good thing. Base plans to renovate and improve some of their hostels which will benefit the travelers. The only potential negative in merger situations will be the lack of competition between hostels. The competition can result in lower rates according to economics 101, so the bed rates could potentially rise. But I do not see it as too big of a problem.

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