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Interhike has added the ability to discuss all of the features on the website with other visitors. You can ask questions about camping sites, leave comments about hostels, give advice about products, and travel advice about tourist locations.

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Don't miss out on extra discounts this summer! Interhike has the latest discount codes to get up to 13% off displayed prices.

This is on top of our standard price comparison system which lets you find the cheapest place to buy your camping... more

We've now added Albania, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Serbia to our lists of European camping sites and hostels. We're still working on getting them onto the maps properly, but you can browse through them all already.

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Now here's a brilliant idea from the great people at Extreme Pie. We've all got a few presents that we've left till the last minute and with "last posting days" pretty much upon us, Extreme Pie have announced that all orders ... more

With calendars of the Eastern European cities so hard to come by in the UK, Interhike have started creating our own. This time, we are announcing our exclusive Prague calendar. No longer do you have to travel all the way to Prague to get the lates... more

Holland America Evolution: Largest Fleet Update in the Line’s 153-Year History
Building on strong momentum and record performance, Holland America Line announced Holland America Evolution, a bold multiyear investment to thoughtfully reimagine six ships. Representing the most ambitious guest experience update in the company’s 153-year history, Evolution will deliver a comprehensive bow-to-stern revitalisation while bringing the best of its Pinnacle Class ships across most of the fleet. The multiyear renovation will take place ship by ship, delivering substantial transformation focused on expanding onboard choice, adding restaurant and bar options, and refreshing and reinventing key guest spaces — including new stateroom and suite categories — while maintaining the spacious design and intimate ship feel guests value most....more

Casago Expands Idaho Presence with New Locally Led Franchise in McCall and Boise
Casago, a premier franchise-based vacation rental management company, has expanded its Idaho presence with a new locally owned and operated franchise serving McCall and the greater Boise area, led by Idaho residents Alex and Susan Pedigo. The launch marks the continued rollout of Casago’s franchise-first model following its 2025 acquisition of Vacasa, converting markets into locally owned and operated businesses. Under this structure, local franchise owners lead operations on the ground, supported by Casago’s systems and national platform, ensuring homeowners and guests are served by teams directly accountable to their communities....more

Erling Haaland & Vinicius Júnior Front New Marriott Bonvoy and Visa ‘For Fans, Everywhere’ Campaign
As the FIFA World Cup™ returns to North America for the first time in more than three decades, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award‑winning travel platform, and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced their joint global campaign: For Fans, Everywhere. Anchored by two iconic football stars known for their strong connection to fans, the campaign pays tribute to the passion of those who cross borders, never miss a kickoff, and live and breathe the beautiful game. Throughout the tournament, For Fans, Everywhere will unlock unparalleled match access and once‑in‑a‑lifetime experiences for Marriott Bonvoy members who are also Visa cardholders, bringing them closer than ever to the world’s most celebrated sporting event....more

La Réserve Golf Links at Heritage Resorts & Golf in Mauritius Surges into Top 30 Intl Courses
La Réserve Golf Links, the flagship course of Heritage Resorts & Golf in Mauritius, has secured the 28th position in Golfweek’s Best Top 100 International Courses (outside the United States) for 2026. Recognising the finest golf courses beyond the United States, these prestigious rankings place the Mauritian course ahead of renowned venues in traditional golfing heartlands, firmly cementing its status as the premier golf destination across Africa as well as the Indian Ocean, and a true must-play for discerning golfers worldwide....more

Experience Victoria Falls at Its Peak with Avani’s Newly Refreshed Resort
Avani Victoria Falls Resort introduces a newly refreshed stay at Victoria Falls, offering guests direct access to one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders. Located within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, the resort combines redesigned rooms, destination-led dining and year-round access to adventure, creating a contemporary base for exploring Livingstone year-round. Set across 46 hectares of protected land, the resort is defined by its immediate connection to nature. Wildlife moves freely through the grounds, from zebras and giraffes to impalas and monkeys, creating an experience that feels both unstructured and distinctly local....more

Club Med Appoints Marc Lauret as Sales Director for Singapore & Malaysia
Club Med is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Lauret as Sales Director for Singapore and Malaysia, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to accelerating growth and deepening partnerships across two of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic outbound travel markets. With a proven track-record in driving commercial performance, digital transformation, and trade engagement, Marc brings a wealth of international experience to his new role. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as Club Med continues to strengthen its premium positioning while expanding its footprint across both sun and ski resort offerings....more

U.S. REMAINS WORLD’S LARGEST TRAVEL & TOURISM MARKET BUT WTTC WARNS THE COUNTRY IS AT A CROSSROADS
The United States remained the largest Travel & Tourism market in the world in 2025 but is losing market share according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Research, sponsored by its Lead Research Partner, Chase Travel. While 2025 saw the best year ever for the Travel & Tourism sector in terms of GDP growth of 4.1%, the story was very different for North America, which was the slowest-growing region globally, rising just 1.0%, and by only 0.9% in the U.S....more

Short Stay Summit 2026 Returns to London as Regulation, AI and Innovation Reshape the Sector
The Short Stay Summit 2026 returns to Old Billingsgate in London, on 22nd April, bringing together the short-term rental industry’s key players to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector’s next phase of growth. Hosted by the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), the summit stage will see speakers from key industry leaders to politicians setting the agenda. The exhibition hall will host over 1,300 delegates including executives from Airbnb, Expedia and Booking.com, alongside property managers, hosts and technology providers, for a day of insight, debate and industry announcements....more

Scoot, Qatar, and Ryanair top Cirium global airline emissions rankings in 2025
Singapore-based Scoot has been named the world’s most emissions-efficient airline in Cirium’s 2025 EmeraldSky Annual Review, taking the top position from last year’s leader, Wizz Air. Qatar Airways, Ryanair, and Turkish Airlines were each recognised as the top three most efficient airlines, ranked by available seat kilometres (ASK)....more

SITA research finds aviation’s record technology investment hinges on one thing: data coordination
SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination gap is higher than ever now that the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt the industry at a global scale. Operators investing in closing that gap are building foundations that will outlast the current disruption....more