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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

Gen Z Maps The Future of Travel, Hotel, Airlines & Rideshare
Cafeteria, the largest insights platform for Gen Z and Alpha, is revealing what Gen Next actually wants from travel, hotels and airlines in 2026. For Cafeteria’s first Next Gen Spenders: Travel Edition, more than 900 Gen Z users spent 197 hours talking about what travel looks like in 2026....more

Global Wellness Summit to Hold 20th Anniversary Event in Phuket, Thailand
The Global Wellness Summit ™ (GWS), the foremost gathering of leaders in the global wellness economy, has announced that its 20th annual conference will take place in Phuket, Thailand from November 10-13, 2026. The landmark event—which will be the largest Global Wellness Summit to date—will convene CEOs of leading wellness companies, physicians and academics, investors, technology innovators, and policymakers for four dynamic days examining the forces transforming all eleven sectors of the wellness economy, from wellness tourism and physical activity to mental wellness, beauty, spas, and wellness real estate, with a lens on the evolving longevity landscape....more

Abra Group to Incorporate Seven Airbus A330-900 Aircraft into its Fleet
Abra Group announced today that it will progressively incorporate seven Airbus A330-900 wide-body aircraft into its fleet during 2026 and 2027. This expansion forms part of the Group’s strategy to strengthen its long-haul operations and enhance the travel experience in key international markets. In an initial phase, up to five of the seven aircraft will be operated by GOL and two by avianca, reinforcing the Group’s network and operational capabilities within the region and on routes to and from Europe and North America. Wamos Air, an essential part of the Group, will support GOL’s internationalization strategy and avianca’s expansion during this growth period....more

Brazilian Airline GOL announces direct Rio-New York route, expanding International operations
In a landmark move for Brazilian aviation, GOL Linhas Aéreas has officially announced the launch of its first-ever long-haul route, signaling a robust new phase in the airline’s international expansion strategy. Starting on July 8, 2026, the carrier will begin operating direct, non-stop flights connecting RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City. This highly anticipated service will feature three weekly frequencies and was developed through a strategic partnership with the Rio de Janeiro City Hall....more

Visitors become entrepreneurs, discover opportunities in Yunnan
More and more travelers to Southwest China’s Yunnan province are choosing to stay there longer and longer, and run their own businesses, attracted by the province’s distinctive industries and comfortable living environment, said Wang Ning, secretary of the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature....more

Malaysia Airlines Deploys Additional European Services to Support Travellers Amid Global Disruptions
Malaysia Airlines will introduce additional flights between Kuala Lumpur-London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kuala Lumpur-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) from 6 to 8 March 2026 to support travellers affected by ongoing disruptions across global travel networks....more

The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts appoints new Chief Marketing Officer Tom Thrussell
Boutique hospitality brand The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts, whose collection spans distinctive boutique and luxury properties, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Thrussell as Chief Marketing Officer. Commencing his role on 1 February 2026, Tom is based in Bangkok, Thailand and brings a wealth of experience, as well as a proven track record of building and managing multiple iconic brands in the travel, hospitality and financial services industries....more

Visit Maldives Strengthens Support Measures Amid Global Travel Disruptions
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), in close coordination with national ministries and industry stakeholders, has launched a comprehensive response strategy to address the ongoing disruptions affecting the global aviation network. Recognizing the operational difficulties and anxiety caused by recent flight cancellations, Visit Maldives is prioritizing traveler safety and destination resilience through a series of proactive measures designed to support both international guests and local industry partners....more

Etihad Airways to resume limited flight schedule
Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations. Guests with previous bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible. Tickets are also available for sale on etihad.com....more

Qatar Airways to Operate Limited Relief Corridor from Doha
Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities. A further update will be provided on 8 March by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC). Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor, Qatar Airways intends to operate repatriation flights on 07 March, departing from Hamad International Airport to the following airports: London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA)....more