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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

flynas Celebrates Launching Its First Direct Flight Between Madinah and Baghdad
flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated today launching its first direct flight between Madinah and Baghdad, adding one more route to its flight network connecting the two brotherly countries, in line with flynas growth and expansion plan and in parallel with the national goals in the aviation sector...more

Star Alliance Named World’s Leading Airline Alliance Once Again
Star Alliance has once again been recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six-year winning streak. This year’s recognition reflects the Alliance’s continued focus on shaping a more seamless experience across the customer journey — from booking and airport to connections and loyalty. The honour was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held in Bahrain. Commenting on the achievement, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said, “We are truly honoured to be named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance once again, especially knowing it reflects the trust of travellers and industry peers. Our focus has always been on making customer journeys feel effortless, and our lounges bring the experience to life. This recognition belongs to the teams across member airlines and the Alliance headquarters who make that possible every day, and we’re deeply grateful to our customers for their continued support.“...more

Etihad Guest Rewards 10 Extraordinary Challenge Winners at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, celebrated the winners of The Extraordinary Challenge during a special ceremony held at the Etihad Guest Terrace during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix over the weekend. Recognising and rewarding 10 extraordinary guests as the first to fly to complete the challenge and announcing the top three winners to become Miles-millionaires. Launched in May of this year, The Extraordinary Challenge dared Etihad Guest members to visit 15 of the year-round new destinations the airline had announced at the time. Since the launch of the competition Etihad continues its strategic and rapid expansion having announced 31 new route launches to date, including Palma de Mallorca, Salalah and Krakow to begin operating from next year....more

Qatar Airways Group Appoints Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer
Qatar Airways Group have announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Al‑Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer. Mr. Al-Khater joins Qatar Airways Group from Hamad International Airport, where he has served as Chief Operating Officer. In that role, he was responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of airport operations, while leading its strategic direction, operational excellence, infrastructure expansion, and the continuous enhancement of passenger experience....more

Emirates Unwraps Christmas Magic at 40,000 Feet
This December, Emirates is sprinkling seasonal magic across every customer’s journey, inviting passengers to embrace the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of Christmas from departure to destination. As the airline prepares for more than 2.3 million departures and 2.5 million arrivals in the coming weekends, those flying with Emirates can expect generous touches of festive flair, from winter-inspired menus in global lounges to treasured traditions served at 40,000 feet. Classic Christmas cuisine above the clouds...more

Dusit expands Philippines portfolio with signing of ASAI Camaya Coast
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Earth & Shore Leisure Communities Corporation, a prominent real estate and land-development company in the Philippines, to operate ASAI Camaya Coast, a new 150-key lifestyle hotel set to open in 2029 within the expansive and fast-evolving 20 million sq m Camaya Coast development in Mariveles, Bataan. The signing marks a strategic milestone for Dusit as it continues to grow its presence in the Philippines, introducing its ASAI Hotels brand to one of the country’s fastest-rising destinations for domestic tourism and short-break escapes from Metro Manila – just four hours by car or approximately 90 minutes via the Manila–Camaya ferry....more

The Tower of London River Tour - the UK’s First Electric Tour Boat Is a Story of Tourism
A new chapter is unfolding on the Thames as the official Tower of London River Tour is unveiled, introducing a voyage through London’s past aboard the UK’s first electric tour boat. Operated by Woods Tours and in official partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, the Tower of London River Tour is set aboard the purpose-built Silver Raven, a state-of-the-art electric vessel designed to glide cleanly and quietly along the Thames, offering panoramic views as London’s stories unfold....more

Experience Le Simon at Magic Megève Bois - Where Alpine Soul Meets Franco-Italian Gastronomy
The Magic Collection Retreats proudly launches Le Simon’s new winter menu, marking the start of its first official winter season at Magic Megève Bois. More than a restaurant, Le Simon is a return to a way of dining that has nearly vanished: one long table, one shared experience, where guests gather for evenings defined by conviviality, conversation and Alpine cuisine shaped by soul....more

Algarve Wins Unprecedented Title of World’s Leading Beach Destination for the Fourth Time
The Algarve has been voted World’s Leading Beach Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards, securing the title for the fourth time and setting an unprecedented record. With this victory, the region becomes the only beach destination in the world to be distinguished in four editions (2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025), surpassing iconic destinations such as the Maldives and the Turks and Caicos Islands, both with three titles. The distinction was announced at the World Travel Awards 2025 ceremony held on the 6th December 2025 in Bahrain....more

Meet the Winter Collection: Ten Outstanding Hotels Join the Leading Hotels of the World Portfolio
The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) is thrilled to unveil its Winter Collection, welcoming ten extraordinary properties into its global portfolio of 425+ hotels. This collection of independent, luxury hotels represents an exceptional range of hospitality options, from secluded eco-retreats and contemporary design-led stays to historic castles and alpine sanctuaries, each reflecting the unique spirit and local character that defines The Leading Hotels of the World. Spanning South Africa’s coastline to the European Alps, these additions highlight several of the world’s most sought-after destinations....more