On Sundays, I (almost) always go through the week's travel news, and I always find it just as fun! First I go through all the press releases we have received by email (there are usually a lot!) and then I check news via Mynewsdesk. Sometimes I supplement by checking travel news via Google or in major newspapers. In the end, I choose 5-6 news items. Here is this week's harvest!
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Air traffic in Sweden decreased in 2019
In 2019, just over 40 million passengers travelled to or from Swedavia's ten airports, which is a decrease of four per cent compared to the record year 2018. Above all, domestic travel decreased, while international travel overall decreased to a lesser extent. International traffic increased at several airports, including Göteborg Landvetter Airport.
Stable caravan market - motorhome figures still uncertain
As 2019 draws to a close, it is clear that the number of newly registered caravans remains at the same level as in recent years, according to the Swedish Caravan Industry Association. There is only a difference of 1.67 per cent (56 caravans) between the 2018 and 2019 figures. With regard to the number of motorhomes delivered to customers, there is still great uncertainty. This is due to the large number of motorhomes that in June 2018, as a result of the introduction of bonus-malus, were registered and then immediately cancelled, and which in the following months have been delivered to customers.
Norwegian introduces charge for cabin bags
Norwegian's traffic figures for 2019 show that the company is delivering on its strategy to move from growth to profitability. According to a press release, the planned capacity reduction and optimisation of the route network have a positive impact on the figures. According to several newspapers, the company will now introduce charges for carrying cabin baggage that is larger than it can fit under the seat in front.
The world's biggest snow festival is underway
On 5 January, the annual snow festival opened in Harbin, China. China, which runs until 25 February, according to the CNN Travel. The largest snow and ice festival in the world, this year's sculptures are made from 220,000 cubic metres of ice taken from the Songhua River. Several events are organised during the festival, such as mass weddings and a swim for the very brave in the icy river.
Hangover museum has opened in Zagreb
A museum dedicated to hangovers has opened in Croatia's capital. Zagreb, according to CBC News. The museum includes glasses that simulate drunkenness and hangover stories from around the world. The museum has been criticised for not taking the harmful effects of alcohol seriously enough, but says it will develop the museum with warnings about the downside of alcohol.
Rome bans souvenir sellers
Capital of Italy Rome has introduced new rules for sellers of souvenirs in January, according to the Commission. The Telegraph. The governorate vendors are often located outside famous sights, obscuring the view for visitors, while the authorities consider that public safety could be jeopardised. As a result, a total of 17 stalls have had to be relocated, and eight of these have been relocated further away from the sights.
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Ama de casa says:
I've seen that Snow Festival at Ditte's place - it seems undeniably incredibly grand and something I would really like to see 🙂.
A hangover museum was a new approach and it sounded pretty fun too. If you don't have to experience the hangover itself, that is 😀.
13 January 2020 - 16:27
Helena says:
The snow festival seems really cool! And yes, I would rather have a hangover museum than a hangover, haha 😉.
14 January 2020 - 6:45
BP says:
I have also seen the absolutely wonderful snow festival at Ditte's house. I would love to visit it because something like that probably doesn't exist anywhere else in the world.
Greta will be really happy if she reads your blog - think of the reduction in air travel in Sweden...
Ryan Air has been charging for all kinds of hand luggage for years. Now it is Norwegian's turn. Things are not going so well for Ryan Air right now, I hope that Norwegian does not follow in Ryan Air's footsteps.
A hangover museum - a bit silly if I may say so.
13 January 2020 - 18:38
Helena says:
The snow festival seems really cool! In general, I like different museums, but you might wonder what there is to exhibit about hangovers... 😉 .
14 January 2020 - 6:46
Ditte says:
Fun with Harbin and the ice festival. We have been there and it is really fantastic. https://dittemitti.se/festival-i-harbin-i-norra-kina/
Maybe a bit of a long journey if you're not in China. But we were, so it was obvious that we wanted to come here.
13 January 2020 - 20:18
Helena says:
But oh, it wasn't long ago that you wrote about the snow festival, I actually missed it. It was probably just when we travelled to Egypt, it was a bit busy at the time ... What fun to see your pictures! Fantastic!
14 January 2020 - 6:50