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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

#LETSGETLOSTWITHWIZZ: WIN A SEAT ON WIZZ AIR’S MYSTERY GETAWAY
Wizz Air, London’s local airline, is giving British travellers the chance to swap predictable holidays for something far less expected, with the return of its Let’s Get Lost campaign. A select group of 30 winners will board a flight departing from London Luton Airport on Saturday 9 May to a destination that will remain a secret until arrival. The experience is designed to showcase the breadth of Wizz Air’s network with a focus on culturally rich cities and emerging destinations that are often overlooked in favour of more traditional hotspots....more

Autograph Collection Hotels Debuts in India with Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in India with the opening of Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal, Autograph Collection – a 176-room collectors’ palace along the historic Grand Trunk Road in Karnal, Haryana – making it Marriott Bonvoy’s 19th brand in the country....more

Scenic Group appoints Shane Lewis-Riley as director of trade sales and partnerships
Scenic Group, encompassing Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises, has announced the appointment of Shane Lewis-Riley as director of trade sales and partnerships. In his new role, Lewis-Riley will lead the trade sales team, working closely with agent partners while also driving new ideas and generating incremental business through strategic partnership opportunities....more

BE WTR Sets a New Standard for the Best Water in the UAE
After more than three years on the international stage as the most premium and sustainable water brand powered by patented Swiss technology, BE WTR is now firmly establishing itself as the UAE’s leading choice. Bottled locally in glass and designed with a clear focus on quality and responsibility, it delivers exceptional taste, optimal hydration, and a more sustainable alternative, all without the carbon impact of long-distance transportation, making it best for both people and the planet....more

Minor Hotels Announces Colbert Collection in London
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces its first Colbert Collection property in the UK: The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection will open in London in Q4 this year. This announcement represents a key strategic step for Minor Hotels to launch a hotel at the heart of this global gateway city.  Colbert Collection, the group’s new premium soft brand, will encompass a global collection of independent hotels designed for those fuelled by a passion for culinary excellence and genuine social connection....more

WiT Phocuswright Middle East moves to Barcelona
In a year when the travel industry has been forced to confront both uncertainty and resilience, WiT Phocuswright Middle East will take place in Barcelona on June 15, a day before Phocuswright Europe. The two events, held at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, will bring together global and regional leaders for a timely conversation on the future of travel in and beyond the Middle East....more

Tube strikes set to hit London from April 21, disruption is expected beyond the strike period
BTN caught up with James Dow, UK General Manager at Blacklane, on how commuters and visitors can navigate the disruption - particularly when it comes to time-sensitive journeys like airport transfers, events and meetings. His advice focuses on how people can reduce risk and stay mobile during widespread network shutdowns, rather than simply avoid travel altogether....more

VIRGIN ATLANTIC TAKES OFF IN CHATGPT WITH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND AIRLINE APP
Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in the world to launch an app within ChatGPT, opening up a new way for customers to discover and plan their next trip simply by asking. Building on Virgin Atlantic’s AI-powered Concierge, the Virgin Atlantic app in ChatGPT allows customers to search for flights using everyday language, whether they’re dreaming of a beachside escape to sun-soaked Barbados, planning a last-minute trip to the bright lights of New York, or looking to soak up the vibrant energy of Delhi....more

Cruise.co.uk launches new Florida and Caribbean package
Online travel specialist cruise.co.uk has expanded its collection of cruise and stay packages with the launch of a ‘Florida Thrill and Hero Caribbean Chill’ itinerary. The 15-night trip consists of a seven-night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean’s upcoming new ship Hero of the Seas; a five-night stay in Orlando; two nights in Miami; and complimentary one-day ticket to Universal Epic Universe....more

Smart Catering: reducing cabin food waste with AI
The global airline industry currently generates an estimated 3.6 million tonnes of cabin and catering waste annually, based on 2024–2025 data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF). This volume is to be at four million tonnes by late 2025 and could potentially double by 2040 if current practices are not changed, primarily due to the increased passengers’ numbers....more