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By Mich Caluza December 23, 2025 Share:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mad Monkey is officially disrupting the creator travel market with the launch of Takeovers. Designed to bypass the “middleman” fees of traditional hosting sites, the program gives travel creators the keys to Southeast Asia’s most iconic social hostels to host their own community-led trips.

Connect through immersive group trips that prioritize community and authentic shared experiences, photo courtesy of Mad Monkey

To kick off the launch, Mad Monkey has unveiled its first pilot route: The Cambodia Kingdom Run. True to the program’s promise of “9 Days. 3 Cities. Zero Worries,” this route provides the blueprint for creators to lead high-energy, immersive journeys without the logistical headaches or the high commissions of third-party platforms.

Key Benefits of the Takeovers Program:

  • Zero Platform Fees: Creators access Mad Monkey’s internal “Net Rates” with no hidden hosting charges.
  • Full Profit Retention: Hosts set their own markup and keep 100% of the earnings.
  • Turnkey Logistics: Mad Monkey provides a custom landing page, handles secure booking and payments, and provides an expert local guide for the entire journey.
  • Built-In Social Atmosphere: Takeovers are hosted within Mad Monkey’s established social ecosystem, ensuring creators and their tribes are instantly plugged into a vibrant, global community of travelers.

The Pilot Route: The Cambodia Kingdom Run

The Cambodia Kingdom Run showcases the power of the Takeovers model. This 9-day journey through the heart of Cambodia offers a seamless blend of adventure, culture, and social connection:

  • The Experience: 9 Days. 3 Cities. Zero Worries.
  • The Route: An immersive dive into the temples, jungles, and nightlife of Cambodia.
  • The Community: Built specifically for creators who want to lead their tribe through a network of high-energy social hostels across the region.

“Creators are the engine of modern travel, and we believe they should spend their time building connections, not chasing commissions,” says Kyle Kenny, Commercial Director at Mad Monkey. “Through the Takeovers program, we provide the ultimate social infrastructure and local expertise, while the creators bring the vision. We’ve simplified the process: we provide the beds and the bookings, they provide the tribe, and together we create an unforgettable experience.

Discover the ancient wonders of Cambodia, photo courtesy of Mad Monkey

The Mad Monkey Creator Ecosystem

The launch of Takeovers serves as the monetization arm of Mad Monkey’s broader commitment to talent. The brand also continues to host its established Creative Hub, a creator exchange program that offers digital creators, photographers, and musicians a way to trade their skills for stays and share their work with a global audience.

Host Your Own Takeover

Applications are now open for creators ready to lead their community on The Cambodia Kingdom Run as the pilot route, or to collaborate with Mad Monkey to build their own custom route across Southeast Asia.

About Mad Monkey Hostels

Mad Monkey is a leading hostel operator in Southeast Asia, known for experience-driven stays that blend affordable accommodation with community, adventure, and unforgettable social energy. With locations across Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, and Australia, Mad Monkey is more than a place to stay – it’s a place to belong.

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