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Sarah is ACM's travel producer. She believes regional travel is just as fun (if not better) than staying in the big cities and loves any travel experience to do with nature, animals and food!.
My all-time favourite destination is ... Cornwall. From the giant seagulls to the blustery beaches, Cornish pasties and fishing villages, it stirs something romantic and seafaring in me.
Next on my bucket list is … Mongolia. I want to go somewhere really unique that feels totally foreign and challenges my way of life.
My top travel tip is … Don't plan too much. Walk the streets and let it happen. And make sure you check out what's within a few blocks of your hotel - sometimes the best local food is found that way.
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Words by Sarah Falson Sarah is ACM's travel producer. She believes regional travel is just as fun (if not better) than staying in the big cities and loves any travel experience to do with nature, animals and food!. My all-time favourite destination is ... Cornwall. From the giant seagulls to the blustery beaches, Cornish pasties and fishing villages, it stirs something romantic and seafaring in me. Next on my bucket list is … Mongolia. I want to go somewhere really unique that feels totally foreign and challenges my way of life. My top travel tip is … Don't plan too much. Walk the streets and let it happen. And make sure you check out what's within a few blocks of your hotel - sometimes the best local food is found that way.
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In 2024, a 14-year-old Byron Waller flew around Australia. Now the young pilot has his sights set on conquering the world. The 15-year-old is aiming to become the youngest person ever to fly around the world. The trip begins on August 2 and will be in a four-seat, single-engine aircraft known as a Sling Tsi. Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, the Middle East and Europe are all on the bucket list. The jam-packed itinerary includes more than 30 countries across seven continents. The longest leg will be a 14-hour journey from California to Hawaii. For Byron, flying has always been a lifeline in a childhood filled with unexplained health challenges. "I missed school, sports, even birthday parties and Christmas because I was always in the hospital or too unwell to get out of bed," he told ACM. "Flying is not just something I love," he said. " It is the one thing that got me going when I was at my worst." Five years ago, Byron's family moved next to the Queensland Children's Hospital after realising they were waiting up to an hour for ambulances to reach their inner city home. He spent nine months in the hospital being treated, and then, a breakthrough with a Crohn's disease diagnosis - an inflammatory bowel disease that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract. "It explained everything, but it also nearly grounded my biggest dream: to become a pilot," he said. "There were days I needed a wheelchair," he said. Bryon described his 2024 trip around Australia was transformational. "It taught me how to be both a pilot and a decision-maker, someone who doesn't just fly the aircraft but also takes full responsibility for every choice made in the cockpit," he said. "I navigated across deserts, coastlines, mountain ranges and remote outback strips." That journey raised money for Queensland's Children's Hospital, which has been pivotal in his recovery. It also connected him with other young people who have encountered health challenges. "I saw the power of aviation," he said. "Whether it was meeting someone at a remote airstrip who shared their own health battles, or getting a message from a young person with Crohn's disease who felt inspired by what I was doing, I started to see flying not just as a personal goal but as a platform to raise awareness, connect, and to show that young people with invisible illnesses and other challenges you can literally rise above them," he said. The two-month trip around the world will no doubt be more arduous. Depending on the weather, it could potentially be even longer. Byron will be under the supervision of the flying instructor the whole way through and will need to carefully manage Crohn's disease. "Each leg has been carefully planned," he said. "I've been working with pilot mentors, aircraft mechanics, flight planners, air traffic authorities and border officials across multiple continents, and the logistics alone are enormous." The journey will raise money for the Mission Aviation Fellowship. "Through this journey, I hope to meet others facing similar struggles in the countries I visit, hear their stories and shine a light on the resilience it takes to keep going and keep showing up," he said. Byron's trip begins on August 2 from Brisbane, and you can follow his route and track progress here and donate to his GoFundMe to support him. As for his long-term goal? To be a commercial airline pilot. In 2024, a 14-year-old Byron Waller flew around Australia. Now the young pilot has his sights set on conquering the world. The 15-year-old is aiming to become the youngest person ever to fly around the world. The trip begins on August 2 and will be in a four-seat, single-engine aircraft known as a Sling Tsi. Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, the Middle East and Europe are all on the bucket list. The jam-packed itinerary includes more than 30 countries across seven continents. The longest leg will be a 14-hour journey from California to Hawaii. For Byron, flying has always been a lifeline in a childhood filled with unexplained health challenges. "I missed school, sports, even birthday parties and Christmas because I was always in the hospital or too unwell to get out of bed," he told ACM. "Flying is not just something I love," he said. " It is the one thing that got me going when I was at my worst." Five years ago, Byron's family moved next to the Queensland Children's Hospital after realising they were waiting up to an hour for ambulances to reach their inner city home. He spent nine months in the hospital being treated, and then, a breakthrough with a Crohn's disease diagnosis - an inflammatory bowel disease that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract. "It explained everything, but it also nearly grounded my biggest dream: to become a pilot," he said. "There were days I needed a wheelchair," he said. Bryon described his 2024 trip around Australia was transformational. "It taught me how to be both a pilot and a decision-maker, someone who doesn't just fly the aircraft but also takes full responsibility for every choice made in the cockpit," he said. "I navigated across deserts, coastlines, mountain ranges and remote outback strips." That journey raised money for Queensland's Children's Hospital, which has been pivotal in his recovery. It also connected him with other young people who have encountered health challenges. "I saw the power of aviation," he said. "Whether it was meeting someone at a remote airstrip who shared their own health battles, or getting a message from a young person with Crohn's disease who felt inspired by what I was doing, I started to see flying not just as a personal goal but as a platform to raise awareness, connect, and to show that young people with invisible illnesses and other challenges you can literally rise above them," he said. The two-month trip around the world will no doubt be more arduous. Depending on the weather, it could potentially be even longer. Byron will be under the supervision of the flying instructor the whole way through and will need to carefully manage Crohn's disease. "Each leg has been carefully planned," he said. "I've been working with pilot mentors, aircraft mechanics, flight planners, air traffic authorities and border officials across multiple continents, and the logistics alone are enormous." The journey will raise money for the Mission Aviation Fellowship. "Through this journey, I hope to meet others facing similar struggles in the countries I visit, hear their stories and shine a light on the resilience it takes to keep going and keep showing up," he said. Byron's trip begins on August 2 from Brisbane, and you can follow his route and track progress here and donate to his GoFundMe to support him. As for his long-term goal? To be a commercial airline pilot. In 2024, a 14-year-old Byron Waller flew around Australia. Now the young pilot has his sights set on conquering the world. The 15-year-old is aiming to become the youngest person ever to fly around the world. The trip begins on August 2 and will be in a four-seat, single-engine aircraft known as a Sling Tsi. Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, the Middle East and Europe are all on the bucket list. The jam-packed itinerary includes more than 30 countries across seven continents. The longest leg will be a 14-hour journey from California to Hawaii. For Byron, flying has always been a lifeline in a childhood filled with unexplained health challenges. "I missed school, sports, even birthday parties and Christmas because I was always in the hospital or too unwell to get out of bed," he told ACM. "Flying is not just something I love," he said. " It is the one thing that got me going when I was at my worst." Five years ago, Byron's family moved next to the Queensland Children's Hospital after realising they were waiting up to an hour for ambulances to reach their inner city home. He spent nine months in the hospital being treated, and then, a breakthrough with a Crohn's disease diagnosis - an inflammatory bowel disease that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract. "It explained everything, but it also nearly grounded my biggest dream: to become a pilot," he said. "There were days I needed a wheelchair," he said. Bryon described his 2024 trip around Australia was transformational. "It taught me how to be both a pilot and a decision-maker, someone who doesn't just fly the aircraft but also takes full responsibility for every choice made in the cockpit," he said. "I navigated across deserts, coastlines, mountain ranges and remote outback strips." That journey raised money for Queensland's Children's Hospital, which has been pivotal in his recovery. It also connected him with other young people who have encountered health challenges. "I saw the power of aviation," he said. "Whether it was meeting someone at a remote airstrip who shared their own health battles, or getting a message from a young person with Crohn's disease who felt inspired by what I was doing, I started to see flying not just as a personal goal but as a platform to raise awareness, connect, and to show that young people with invisible illnesses and other challenges you can literally rise above them," he said. The two-month trip around the world will no doubt be more arduous. Depending on the weather, it could potentially be even longer. Byron will be under the supervision of the flying instructor the whole way through and will need to carefully manage Crohn's disease. "Each leg has been carefully planned," he said. "I've been working with pilot mentors, aircraft mechanics, flight planners, air traffic authorities and border officials across multiple continents, and the logistics alone are enormous." The journey will raise money for the Mission Aviation Fellowship. "Through this journey, I hope to meet others facing similar struggles in the countries I visit, hear their stories and shine a light on the resilience it takes to keep going and keep showing up," he said. Byron's trip begins on August 2 from Brisbane, and you can follow his route and track progress here and donate to his GoFundMe to support him. As for his long-term goal? To be a commercial airline pilot. In 2024, a 14-year-old Byron Waller flew around Australia. Now the young pilot has his sights set on conquering the world. The 15-year-old is aiming to become the youngest person ever to fly around the world. The trip begins on August 2 and will be in a four-seat, single-engine aircraft known as a Sling Tsi. Singapore, Sri Lanka, India, the Middle East and Europe are all on the bucket list. The jam-packed itinerary includes more than 30 countries across seven continents. The longest leg will be a 14-hour journey from California to Hawaii. For Byron, flying has always been a lifeline in a childhood filled with unexplained health challenges. "I missed school, sports, even birthday parties and Christmas because I was always in the hospital or too unwell to get out of bed," he told ACM. "Flying is not just something I love," he said. " It is the one thing that got me going when I was at my worst." Five years ago, Byron's family moved next to the Queensland Children's Hospital after realising they were waiting up to an hour for ambulances to reach their inner city home. He spent nine months in the hospital being treated, and then, a breakthrough with a Crohn's disease diagnosis - an inflammatory bowel disease that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract. "It explained everything, but it also nearly grounded my biggest dream: to become a pilot," he said. "There were days I needed a wheelchair," he said. Bryon described his 2024 trip around Australia was transformational. "It taught me how to be both a pilot and a decision-maker, someone who doesn't just fly the aircraft but also takes full responsibility for every choice made in the cockpit," he said. "I navigated across deserts, coastlines, mountain ranges and remote outback strips." That journey raised money for Queensland's Children's Hospital, which has been pivotal in his recovery. It also connected him with other young people who have encountered health challenges. "I saw the power of aviation," he said. "Whether it was meeting someone at a remote airstrip who shared their own health battles, or getting a message from a young person with Crohn's disease who felt inspired by what I was doing, I started to see flying not just as a personal goal but as a platform to raise awareness, connect, and to show that young people with invisible illnesses and other challenges you can literally rise above them," he said. The two-month trip around the world will no doubt be more arduous. Depending on the weather, it could potentially be even longer. Byron will be under the supervision of the flying instructor the whole way through and will need to carefully manage Crohn's disease. "Each leg has been carefully planned," he said. "I've been working with pilot mentors, aircraft mechanics, flight planners, air traffic authorities and border officials across multiple continents, and the logistics alone are enormous." The journey will raise money for the Mission Aviation Fellowship. "Through this journey, I hope to meet others facing similar struggles in the countries I visit, hear their stories and shine a light on the resilience it takes to keep going and keep showing up," he said. Byron's trip begins on August 2 from Brisbane, and you can follow his route and track progress here and donate to his GoFundMe to support him. As for his long-term goal? To be a commercial airline pilot.
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These brands are hand-picked to make your shopping experience easier. ACM may be provided with compensation from affiliate partners if you click through. In an army of sponsor jerseys, fans in their thousands have been descending on Australia to follow the action of the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 - and they're being greeted with an extra special welcome surprise from rugby legends thanks to official Hotel Partner, IHG Hotels and Resorts. After a long-haul flight, superfan Lawrence Hanlen from Gibraltar expected to step outside the airport to a standard airport transfer to InterContinental Sydney, one of IHGHotels and Resorts' luxury hotels. Instead, he was greeted by a private transfer and an even bigger surprise inside: Wallabies legend and former Captain Michael Hooper, ready to play chauffeur. Hooper shared locker room stories, unforgettable Lions and Wallabies moments and offered up a few local Sydney tips along the way. But the surprises didn't stop there. Upon arrival at InterContinental Sydney, current British & Irish Lions player, Andrew Porter loaded Hanlen's bags onto a luggage trolley and scrummed them into reception. From there, Tommy Freeman was behind the reception desk giving all the details on what to expect during Hanlen's stay, transforming his check-in experience into a personalised welcome to remember. Finally, Finn Russell presented Hanlen with a special surprise: a tour ball, custom bathrobe, and an exclusive Lions Tour jersey signed by the players, delivered to his room by Michael Hooper. "It was such a great experience working with IHG to pull off this experience for Lawrence," said Michael Hooper. "To be part of a moment like that, where a fan arrives and we get to chat about rugby, our love for the game, where rugby takes you, and the excitement for the tour - there's nothing like it. The friendly banter and rugby stories started from the minute I opened the door, till the moment I said goodbye." Lions superfan, Lawrence Hanlen said: "This was a dream come true. I've followed rugby my whole life for over 45 years as a player and referee across many countries, but nothing prepared me for being welcomed to Australia by sporting heroes at this level. You travel all this way to see your teamplay, and something like this happens, it just makes the whole experience next level. IHG Hotels and Resorts created a moment I'll never forget." Moments like these are one of the many ways IHG Hotels and Resorts has been engaging with fans, guests and visitors to enhance their experience of the tour. Over the past few months, IHG has been dropping exclusive perks and access for IHG OneRewards members within Australia and across the globe, including Platinum tickets complete with a Captain's Run experience, the ultimate Lions Tour prize with flights and accommodation, signed merchandise and more. To date, IHG One Rewards members have redeemed over eight million points on experiences, including Platinum tickets to the Sydney Test match that sold out in two minutes. The momentum of putting fans in the heart of the action will continue throughout the tour, with pop-up experiences inside the Lions Den and Wallabies Paddocks at the stadium precincts during the Sydney and Melbourne Test Matches for Platinum ticket holders. This includes free branded merchandise, buggy transfers to the stadium and IHG's signature hospitality with the IHG Bar. Fanzones and activations will also pop up inside IHG hotels, including InterContinental Sydney, InterContinental Melbourne, the Rialto and Crowne Plaza Melbourne throughout the duration of the Tour. "As the Official Hotel Partner of the Tour, IHG Hotels and Resorts wanted to celebrate this momentous sporting event by creating unforgettable moments for fans, guests and loyalty members alike," said Matt Tripolone, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Australasia and Pacific. "We're passionate about collaborating with our partners to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests, and the British and Irish Lions and Rugby Australia have set an incredible standard that promises even greater things ahead." Fans can relive the excitement on IHG Hotels and Resorts' Instagram and discover more of what's on offer during the tour at These brands are hand-picked to make your shopping experience easier. ACM may be provided with compensation from affiliate partners if you click through. In an army of sponsor jerseys, fans in their thousands have been descending on Australia to follow the action of the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 - and they're being greeted with an extra special welcome surprise from rugby legends thanks to official Hotel Partner, IHG Hotels and Resorts. After a long-haul flight, superfan Lawrence Hanlen from Gibraltar expected to step outside the airport to a standard airport transfer to InterContinental Sydney, one of IHGHotels and Resorts' luxury hotels. Instead, he was greeted by a private transfer and an even bigger surprise inside: Wallabies legend and former Captain Michael Hooper, ready to play chauffeur. Hooper shared locker room stories, unforgettable Lions and Wallabies moments and offered up a few local Sydney tips along the way. But the surprises didn't stop there. Upon arrival at InterContinental Sydney, current British & Irish Lions player, Andrew Porter loaded Hanlen's bags onto a luggage trolley and scrummed them into reception. From there, Tommy Freeman was behind the reception desk giving all the details on what to expect during Hanlen's stay, transforming his check-in experience into a personalised welcome to remember. Finally, Finn Russell presented Hanlen with a special surprise: a tour ball, custom bathrobe, and an exclusive Lions Tour jersey signed by the players, delivered to his room by Michael Hooper. "It was such a great experience working with IHG to pull off this experience for Lawrence," said Michael Hooper. "To be part of a moment like that, where a fan arrives and we get to chat about rugby, our love for the game, where rugby takes you, and the excitement for the tour - there's nothing like it. The friendly banter and rugby stories started from the minute I opened the door, till the moment I said goodbye." Lions superfan, Lawrence Hanlen said: "This was a dream come true. I've followed rugby my whole life for over 45 years as a player and referee across many countries, but nothing prepared me for being welcomed to Australia by sporting heroes at this level. You travel all this way to see your teamplay, and something like this happens, it just makes the whole experience next level. IHG Hotels and Resorts created a moment I'll never forget." Moments like these are one of the many ways IHG Hotels and Resorts has been engaging with fans, guests and visitors to enhance their experience of the tour. Over the past few months, IHG has been dropping exclusive perks and access for IHG OneRewards members within Australia and across the globe, including Platinum tickets complete with a Captain's Run experience, the ultimate Lions Tour prize with flights and accommodation, signed merchandise and more. To date, IHG One Rewards members have redeemed over eight million points on experiences, including Platinum tickets to the Sydney Test match that sold out in two minutes. The momentum of putting fans in the heart of the action will continue throughout the tour, with pop-up experiences inside the Lions Den and Wallabies Paddocks at the stadium precincts during the Sydney and Melbourne Test Matches for Platinum ticket holders. This includes free branded merchandise, buggy transfers to the stadium and IHG's signature hospitality with the IHG Bar. Fanzones and activations will also pop up inside IHG hotels, including InterContinental Sydney, InterContinental Melbourne, the Rialto and Crowne Plaza Melbourne throughout the duration of the Tour. "As the Official Hotel Partner of the Tour, IHG Hotels and Resorts wanted to celebrate this momentous sporting event by creating unforgettable moments for fans, guests and loyalty members alike," said Matt Tripolone, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Australasia and Pacific. "We're passionate about collaborating with our partners to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests, and the British and Irish Lions and Rugby Australia have set an incredible standard that promises even greater things ahead." Fans can relive the excitement on IHG Hotels and Resorts' Instagram and discover more of what's on offer during the tour at These brands are hand-picked to make your shopping experience easier. ACM may be provided with compensation from affiliate partners if you click through. In an army of sponsor jerseys, fans in their thousands have been descending on Australia to follow the action of the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 - and they're being greeted with an extra special welcome surprise from rugby legends thanks to official Hotel Partner, IHG Hotels and Resorts. After a long-haul flight, superfan Lawrence Hanlen from Gibraltar expected to step outside the airport to a standard airport transfer to InterContinental Sydney, one of IHGHotels and Resorts' luxury hotels. Instead, he was greeted by a private transfer and an even bigger surprise inside: Wallabies legend and former Captain Michael Hooper, ready to play chauffeur. Hooper shared locker room stories, unforgettable Lions and Wallabies moments and offered up a few local Sydney tips along the way. But the surprises didn't stop there. Upon arrival at InterContinental Sydney, current British & Irish Lions player, Andrew Porter loaded Hanlen's bags onto a luggage trolley and scrummed them into reception. From there, Tommy Freeman was behind the reception desk giving all the details on what to expect during Hanlen's stay, transforming his check-in experience into a personalised welcome to remember. Finally, Finn Russell presented Hanlen with a special surprise: a tour ball, custom bathrobe, and an exclusive Lions Tour jersey signed by the players, delivered to his room by Michael Hooper. "It was such a great experience working with IHG to pull off this experience for Lawrence," said Michael Hooper. "To be part of a moment like that, where a fan arrives and we get to chat about rugby, our love for the game, where rugby takes you, and the excitement for the tour - there's nothing like it. The friendly banter and rugby stories started from the minute I opened the door, till the moment I said goodbye." Lions superfan, Lawrence Hanlen said: "This was a dream come true. I've followed rugby my whole life for over 45 years as a player and referee across many countries, but nothing prepared me for being welcomed to Australia by sporting heroes at this level. You travel all this way to see your teamplay, and something like this happens, it just makes the whole experience next level. IHG Hotels and Resorts created a moment I'll never forget." Moments like these are one of the many ways IHG Hotels and Resorts has been engaging with fans, guests and visitors to enhance their experience of the tour. Over the past few months, IHG has been dropping exclusive perks and access for IHG OneRewards members within Australia and across the globe, including Platinum tickets complete with a Captain's Run experience, the ultimate Lions Tour prize with flights and accommodation, signed merchandise and more. To date, IHG One Rewards members have redeemed over eight million points on experiences, including Platinum tickets to the Sydney Test match that sold out in two minutes. The momentum of putting fans in the heart of the action will continue throughout the tour, with pop-up experiences inside the Lions Den and Wallabies Paddocks at the stadium precincts during the Sydney and Melbourne Test Matches for Platinum ticket holders. This includes free branded merchandise, buggy transfers to the stadium and IHG's signature hospitality with the IHG Bar. Fanzones and activations will also pop up inside IHG hotels, including InterContinental Sydney, InterContinental Melbourne, the Rialto and Crowne Plaza Melbourne throughout the duration of the Tour. "As the Official Hotel Partner of the Tour, IHG Hotels and Resorts wanted to celebrate this momentous sporting event by creating unforgettable moments for fans, guests and loyalty members alike," said Matt Tripolone, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Australasia and Pacific. "We're passionate about collaborating with our partners to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests, and the British and Irish Lions and Rugby Australia have set an incredible standard that promises even greater things ahead." Fans can relive the excitement on IHG Hotels and Resorts' Instagram and discover more of what's on offer during the tour at These brands are hand-picked to make your shopping experience easier. ACM may be provided with compensation from affiliate partners if you click through. In an army of sponsor jerseys, fans in their thousands have been descending on Australia to follow the action of the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 - and they're being greeted with an extra special welcome surprise from rugby legends thanks to official Hotel Partner, IHG Hotels and Resorts. After a long-haul flight, superfan Lawrence Hanlen from Gibraltar expected to step outside the airport to a standard airport transfer to InterContinental Sydney, one of IHGHotels and Resorts' luxury hotels. Instead, he was greeted by a private transfer and an even bigger surprise inside: Wallabies legend and former Captain Michael Hooper, ready to play chauffeur. Hooper shared locker room stories, unforgettable Lions and Wallabies moments and offered up a few local Sydney tips along the way. But the surprises didn't stop there. Upon arrival at InterContinental Sydney, current British & Irish Lions player, Andrew Porter loaded Hanlen's bags onto a luggage trolley and scrummed them into reception. From there, Tommy Freeman was behind the reception desk giving all the details on what to expect during Hanlen's stay, transforming his check-in experience into a personalised welcome to remember. Finally, Finn Russell presented Hanlen with a special surprise: a tour ball, custom bathrobe, and an exclusive Lions Tour jersey signed by the players, delivered to his room by Michael Hooper. "It was such a great experience working with IHG to pull off this experience for Lawrence," said Michael Hooper. "To be part of a moment like that, where a fan arrives and we get to chat about rugby, our love for the game, where rugby takes you, and the excitement for the tour - there's nothing like it. The friendly banter and rugby stories started from the minute I opened the door, till the moment I said goodbye." Lions superfan, Lawrence Hanlen said: "This was a dream come true. I've followed rugby my whole life for over 45 years as a player and referee across many countries, but nothing prepared me for being welcomed to Australia by sporting heroes at this level. You travel all this way to see your teamplay, and something like this happens, it just makes the whole experience next level. IHG Hotels and Resorts created a moment I'll never forget." Moments like these are one of the many ways IHG Hotels and Resorts has been engaging with fans, guests and visitors to enhance their experience of the tour. Over the past few months, IHG has been dropping exclusive perks and access for IHG OneRewards members within Australia and across the globe, including Platinum tickets complete with a Captain's Run experience, the ultimate Lions Tour prize with flights and accommodation, signed merchandise and more. To date, IHG One Rewards members have redeemed over eight million points on experiences, including Platinum tickets to the Sydney Test match that sold out in two minutes. The momentum of putting fans in the heart of the action will continue throughout the tour, with pop-up experiences inside the Lions Den and Wallabies Paddocks at the stadium precincts during the Sydney and Melbourne Test Matches for Platinum ticket holders. This includes free branded merchandise, buggy transfers to the stadium and IHG's signature hospitality with the IHG Bar. Fanzones and activations will also pop up inside IHG hotels, including InterContinental Sydney, InterContinental Melbourne, the Rialto and Crowne Plaza Melbourne throughout the duration of the Tour. "As the Official Hotel Partner of the Tour, IHG Hotels and Resorts wanted to celebrate this momentous sporting event by creating unforgettable moments for fans, guests and loyalty members alike," said Matt Tripolone, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Australasia and Pacific. "We're passionate about collaborating with our partners to deliver extraordinary experiences for our guests, and the British and Irish Lions and Rugby Australia have set an incredible standard that promises even greater things ahead." Fans can relive the excitement on IHG Hotels and Resorts' Instagram and discover more of what's on offer during the tour at
