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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 Line unveils 2028 Grand Voyages
Holland America Line unveils 2028 Grand Voyages Holland America Line has announced the itineraries for its two 2028 Grand Voyages. Guests can choose between a 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the Grand World Voyage or a 90-day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage....more

BANYAN TREE PHUKET INTRODUCES NEW ALL INCLUSIVE SPA POOL VILLAS
Banyan Tree Phuket has unveiled a new chapter of intimate, all-inclusive luxury with the launch of their new Spa Pool Villas, a boutique adults-only villa lifestyle designed for travellers seeking meaningful connection, privacy, and a deeper sense of wellbeing. Nestled within a lush oasis overlooking a tranquil lagoon, the exclusive collection comprises ten expansive villas, each crafted as a private sanctuary where thoughtful design, curated experiences, and personalised service come together to create an immersive stay....more

Arival 360 Valencia 2026 – Day 2 highlights
Day 2 of Arival 360 Valencia 2026 delivered a sharp, wide‑ranging look at the forces reshaping the global experiences sector. From the challenges of ticketing and crowd management to the realities of AI‑driven distribution to geopolitical tensions, the day underscored a sector adapting with agility, creativity and data‑driven discipline. Across keynotes, debates and town‑hall discussions, speakers highlighted the need for smarter marketing, clearer product definitions, stronger collaboration and technology‑enabled resilience as traveller expectations continue to evolve....more

Cruise.co.uk launches first-ever TV show
Cruise.co.uk will make its television debut from today (May 1, 2026), appearing in a 30-minute repeated programme across the Sky network. Hosted by Tony Andrews, cruise.co.uk managing director, and Holly Crabtree, cruise expert and content creator, the programme showcases a selection of cruise and stay packages, alongside offering travel tips and advice for first-time cruisers....more

Jumeirah Names Azar Saliba as Managing Director of Marsa Al Arab
Mr. Azar Saliba will assume the role of Managing Director of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, effective 6 May. Since joining Jumeirah in 2006, Azar has held a number of leadership roles across the portfolio, including at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. He has served as General Manager since 2015, first at Jumeirah Al Qasr, and more recently at Jumeirah Al Naseem....more

How Travel Operators Are Using Channel Managers to Maximize Vacation Rental Bookings in 2026
Vacation rentals used to only be managed on a single booking platform, and this was more than enough for its owners. These days, this is no longer applicable. This is because travelers these days compare properties across multiple OTAs before they make a booking. Those operators who depend only on one channel lose occupancy because their listings are absent from where the search starts. It’s not always because the properties are not in good condition or don’t look appealing enough....more

IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its resort offering in India
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Yash Hotels & Resorts LLP for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Alwar. Scheduled to open in Q1 2030, the hotel will mark IHG’s entry into the city of Alwar and further strengthen its resort offering in India, in line with the company’s strategy to grow across high-potential leisure and emerging destinations....more

IHG accelerates growth in Egypt with dual Holiday Inn signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed management agreements for two new Holiday Inn branded hotels in Aswan, Egypt, marking the brand’s entry into one of the country’s most significant heritage and tourism getaways. Signed with Misr Holanda and Avenue for Development, the agreements will bring Holiday Inn Aswan and Holiday Inn Resort New Aswan to the market, adding a total of 400 keys to IHG’s growing Egypt portfolio. Globally, Holiday Inn stands as one of the world’s most iconic and trusted hospitality brands, with a network of over 1,200 hotels. Rooted in a service philosophy built on creating brighter stays and genuine moments of connection, the brand is dedicated to helping guests make the most of every journey....more

ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP CONFIRMS ORDER WITH MEYER TURKU FOR ICON 6 AND 7
Royal Caribbean Group, a global vacation leader redefining the future of vacations, has announced it has confirmed with Meyer Turku the order of a sixth and seventh Icon Class ship to be delivered in 2029 and 2030, respectively....more

Busch Gardens Salutes Veterans and their Families with Free Park Admission
This Military Appreciation Month, Busch Gardens proudly opens its gates to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans, inviting them and their families to enjoy a well-deserved day of fun and adventure. Busch Gardens’ two parks in Tampa and Williamsburg, VA, are celebrating Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer now through May 10 and have until June 30 to visit with their complimentary admission. Veterans can also receive 50% off a single-day ticket for up to 6 guests....more