Hostelworld Group PLC is an Ireland-based social network powered Online Travel Agent (OTA) focused on the hostelling category. It provides software and data processing services that facilitate hostel, bed and breakfast (B&B), hotel and other accommodation bookings worldwide. Its accommodations are located in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania, and Africa. Its social network uses its OTA booking data to connect travelers with overlapping stay dates in hostels and destinations within its iOS and Android apps. Its hostels offer dormitory accommodation and private rooms with large communal areas. Its hostels offer a range of events and excursions to help travelers meet new people. Hostel hosted Linkups on its social platform allow travelers to connect to other people. Its social features include Hangout, Chat and Linkups. Its Hangout Status feature allows users to explicitly signal their openness to meet fellow travelers. It has hostel partners in over 180 countries.