Amsterdam, 17 October 2013 Announcement of partnership with Hostelling International Dear ISIC issuers, We are very pleased to announce that a global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Association and Hostelling International (HI). In fact, this MoU is the renewal of our partnership dating back to 1993. The objective of this MoU between the ISIC Association and Hostelling International is to outline joint opportunities for areas to work together on a local level, and to introduce a cobranded HI-ISIC card as a possible Hostelling International membership card where appropriate locally. Through the contact list attached to the MoU, we encourage you to connect with Hostelling International on a country level in order to explore the potential relationship and/or co-brand opportunities. Hostelling International will today also be announcing the partnership with the ISIC Association to their local member organisations. About Hostelling International Hostelling International is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation representing 70 Member Associations and Associate Organisations all over the world. Hostelling International works closely with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Hostelling International has also been identified as the sixth largest provider of travel accommodation in the world. Membership With nearly four million guest members, HI is one of the world’s largest youth membership organisations and is the only global network of Youth Hostel Associations. Customers can choose from around 3,700 Youth Hostels, all meeting internationally agreed standards in order to guarantee guest a safe and friendly place to stay. Many of the hostels are bookable on HI’s global website: hihostels.com. Thanks to the beneficial Membership Saving Programme a membership card also gives their customers access to thousands of travel-related savings. For questions about the MoU and partnership please contact the ISIC Global Office Sales team at [email protected] or on +31 (0)20 5200 840. Your sincerely, Martijn van de Veen General Manager ISIC Association .