Haka House Hostels
Ryan Sanders has a diverse work experience, starting in 2004 as a Recruitment Manager at the Royal Bank of Scotland. In 2007, they founded Haka Tours, a company that offers small group guided tours of New Zealand. Ryan later established Haka Educational Tours in 2015, which operates small group guided tours primarily for Germanic speaking countries. Ryan also founded Haka Hotels in 2017, a design-focused hotel brand that will transition to "Drifter" in 2022. In 2019, they became the Director/Owner of ANZ Nature Tours, which offers guided tours primarily for Germanic speaking countries and became part of the Intrepid Travel family in 2021. In 2021, Ryan became the Founding Director of Drifter Hospitality Group, a premium hybrid hotel network across Asia Pacific. Ryan is also currently the CEO of Haka House Hostels, a new brand that offers design-driven hostels. Additionally, Ryan has served as a Board Member and Past President of BYATA - Backpacking Youth Adventure Travel Assoc, and as a Learning Chair for Entrepreneurs' Organization.
Ryan Sanders attended the University of Canterbury from 1996 to 2000. During this time, they pursued a double major in Psychology and Geography, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Additionally, they completed an Honours program in Psychology, receiving a Bachelor of Arts with Honours.
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Haka House Hostels
Haka House Hostels is a collection of 13 design-driven hostels that combine the conviviality, laidback vibes, and affordability of backpackers with the comfort and convenience of boutique hotels. Modern, yet warm and inviting, each property is thoughtfully designed to takes its cues from its location, with inviting spaces that embody the best each destination has to offer and embrace a community-driven atmosphere. The brand adheres to Māori values and pays homage to the melting pot of cultures that shape the local communities. The purpose of the brand lies in fostering connections between our manuhiri (guests), our manaki (hosts), our land and our culture through exceptional travel experiences. The brand goes beyond giving you a comfortable bed to sleep in. Each hostel is there to be your sanctuary, your place of solace in a friendly community of like-minded curious travellers - all in the heart of coveted bucket list destinations.