 Reflecting changes in the needs of young travellers, much effort was put into meeting a desire for less spartan facilities in hostels, such as smaller rooms, more showers, and the abolition of washrooms.As well as upgrading facilities in existing hostels, other experimental approaches to attracting young travellers were made.In 2000, a series of summer-only hostels utilising university student accommodation were opened in locations near airports such as Luton and Leeds.