RV manufacturing pauses - and companies opt for camping

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In these times, most travel news is about downsizing, closures, layoffs and the threat of bankruptcy. In contrast, camping chain First Camp says it is gaining corporate customers - who in times of corona prefer social distancing in camping cabins to hotel accommodation.

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SJ adapts traffic to reduced travelling

SJ continues to operate trains on all routes, but is further reducing traffic due to the coronavirus. More departures are now being cancelled, in addition to the reduction of about 25 percent implemented in mid-March. The choice of cancelled departures is made with the ambition to meet the need for trains in society, and SJ also strives to run with sufficient capacity for passengers to be able to keep their distance from their fellow passengers.

STF closes all its mountain cabins.

STF now chooses to close its 44 mountain cabins, due to the spread of the coronavirus. The decision has been made because it does not want to contribute to an increased strain on health care and rescue personnel and to avoid problems for guests who could be affected by covid-19. STF's mountain stations in Grövelsjön, Saltoluokta, Abisko, Kebnekaise, Storulvån, Helags, Blåhammaren and Sylarna will, however, remain open as usual, with clear routines to reduce the risk of infection.

Kabe pauses production and withdraws dividend payout

The Covid-19 outbreak is affecting the KABE Group, which manufactures motorhomes and caravans. Production is now only of products previously sold to customers. Due to the situation in the rest of Europe and its impact on the supply chain, production will be closed for two weeks around Easter. A number of other measures have also been implemented, including staffing, future production volumes, financing and purchasing. The Board has also decided to withdraw the previously communicated dividend proposal to the AGM of SEK 2 per share.

Companies choose camping - in times of coronavirus

These are tough times for the hotel industry, but for the country's leading camping chain, First Camp, the demand for social distancing has brought new business. Many companies are now looking for corporate accommodation at campsites, and customers range from construction companies to healthcare providers. "A unique advantage of camping is that guests have their own accommodation. In this way, you can practise social distancing without having to compromise on comfort," says First Camp's CEO, Johan Söör.

These are the qualities we want in a travel partner

Travelling alone was a big trend last year, but the majority still travel with company. A large proportion (58%) prefer to travel with their partner, according to a survey by online travel agency eBeach.se. The following characteristics are most appreciated by travelling companions:

1. Spontaneous (47 %)
2. Calm (40 %)
3. Adventurous (38 %)
4. Energised (35 %)
5. Generous (32 %)

Reflection of the week

One wonders how companies in the travel industry will cope with this tough crisis, which seems to be dragging on. It is at least somewhat positive that campsites are finding new customers, and perhaps camping can become more popular in the future.

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