outh hostel, originated from Gernany, is the world"s oldest type of accommodation for youth and is essential for youth exchange in globalization. At present, most domestic youth hostels have severe operational problems and it is the aim of this study to review laws related to youth hostel, to study current situation of domestic youth hostels, and to offer suggestions for some improvement of domestic youth hostels through analysing the case of Arpina youth hostel renowned for its successful operational results by utilizing interview with field specialists in Arpina and Youth Hostel Association. Arpina has an excellent hardware and is equipped with superb software such as various programs geared toward especially for youth. It is suggested to set aside budget, reconsider related rules and regulations, and establish local governance for cooperative system in these areas where youth hostels are located.
outh hostel, originated from Gernany, is the world"s oldest type of accommodation for youth and is essential for youth exchange in globalization. At present, most domestic youth hostels have severe operational problems and it is the aim of this study to review laws related to youth hostel, to study current situation of domestic youth hostels, and to offer suggestions for some improvement of domestic youth hostels through analysing the case of Arpina youth hostel renowned for its successful operational results by utilizing interview with field specialists in Arpina and Youth Hostel Association. Arpina has an excellent hardware and is equipped with superb software such as various programs geared toward especially for youth. It is suggested to set aside budget, reconsider related rules and regulations, and establish local governance for cooperative system in these areas where youth hostels are located.