Our Story
Founded in 2012, HMS is the world’s largest and most global lodging company. When you work with ITH, you have the world’s leading travel company behind you, every step of the way. There’s a reason ITH’s culture is so celebrated in the industry.
Our legacy of “putting people first” goes back to our earliest days. What it means is that taking care of our ITH family – our owners and their employees – leads to great experiences for our guests.
All you need to know to ensure your trip is perfect.
We continuously create extraordinary experiences for our guests, generate strong economic returns for our owners and franchisees, and provide outstanding career opportunities for our associates.
A COLLABORATION OF PASSIONATE HOSTEL INDUSTRY LEADERS PURSUING THEIR DREAM
AS OWNER AND OPERATORS OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS HOUSE HOSTELS IN CALIFORNIA, JAMES BLACK AND BOBBY DYER HAVE OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CREATING TOP RATED HOSTELS. NOW COLLABORATING WITH HOSTEL INDUSTRY EXPERTS FROM HOSTELS AROUND THE WORLD TO HELP OTHER OPERATORS.[
Innovation Is In Our DNA
At ITH, innovation is in our DNA. We continuously search for inventive ways to serve our customers, provide opportunities for our associates, and grow our business with owners from every corner of the globe. From new brands, groundbreaking guest solutions, cutting edge technology and design, from our 14 year history.
Our Core Values
Put People First
Take care of the associates and they will take care of the customers, and the customers will come back again and again." This is our founder's philosophy. It has made ITH a great place to work for over 14 years.
Pursue Excellence
Our dedication to the customer shows in everything we do. We take pride in the details—every day, in every destination worldwide.
Embrace Change
mbrace Change: Innovation has always been part of the ITH story. We're driven to anticipate our customers' changing needs with new brands, new global locations and new guest experiences.
Act With Integrity
How we do business is as important as the business we do. We hold ourselves to uncompromising ethical and legal standards.
Serve Our World
At ITH, we are committed to creating a better world for our guests, owners and communities. Low cost foundational initiatives, innovative programs and sustainable design and construction guidance help owners improve their bottom line and meet our aggressive energy, water, and emissions reduction goals, including our commitment to a target of net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
