Michigan Council

Hostelling International travel is transformative! Our programs can educate, empower and excite new and veteran travelers.

The Michigan Council of Hosteling International is a 70+ year old non-profit serving members and budget travelers across the state of Michigan. HI-Michigan is a council of the national organization, Hosteling International-American Youth Hostels (HI-USA). HI-USA belongs to the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) a word-wide network of 4,000 hostels in 60 Countries.

Our Mission

To help all, especially the young gain a greater understading of the world and its people through hosteling.

Vision Statement

Hostellers become caring world citizens who are catalysts for intercultural exchange and understanding, and who are stewards of the earth.

Programs

We provide programming to the community through travel education workshops and youth intercultural programs. Additionally, there are social activities for members and the public which include hikes and fund-raising events.

To read more about the national and world organization, go to www.hiusa.org.