36 billion in losses, digital knowledge and 'bird watching'

Many travel news stories these days are about financial losses, bankruptcies and layoffs. At the same time, the industry is trying to improve its digital visibility. Or you could simply go bird watching? Here is this week's travel news!

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Swedish tourism loses 36 billion

From mid-March up to and including midsummer, SEK 36 billion from foreign tourism consumption risks being lost as a result of the corona crisis. This is according to new calculations from the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. Of the SEK 36 billion in presumed lost consumption by foreign tourists, Stockholm is burdened with SEK 13.1 billion, Västra Götaland with SEK 6.6 billion and Skåne with SEK 3.7 billion.

9000 hotels and restaurants could disappear

Around 9,000 hotels and restaurants risk disappearing as a result of the corona crisis. This is according to a report produced by Visita together with the analysis company HUI. According to the report, the median hotel and restaurant company can survive for one to two months without help.

Swedavia gives rent relief to 100 or so airport operators

Based on the Government's support package for rent reductions, Swedavia is now giving some 100 airport operators rent reductions of up to 50 per cent. Already in mid-March, Swedavia introduced rent relief for some 50 restaurants and shops. Last week a decision was made to also introduce rent reductions for some 50 that are not covered by the government's support package. These will receive rent reductions of 25 per cent.

SAS starts flying between Landvetter and Arlanda again

SAS is starting to fly between Landvetter and Arlanda again, according to several newspapers. Although there are recommendations to avoid unnecessary travel in the country, it is believed that there is a need for essential transport of both passengers and goods. Traffic will start on 4 May.

The hospitality industry in Västerbotten increases its digital knowledge

To help with the tough times, Region Västerbotten Tourism to increase the digital knowledge of the county's tourism companies. The Digitala steget project organises digital seminars aimed at increasing the visibility of tourism companies. The seminars, which quickly became fully subscribed, are about using Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor, Google Analytics, business accounts in Google and creating content.

Falcon introduces 'bird watching'.

During quarantine times, many people work at home or need to isolate themselves due to cold symptoms. It's easy for restlessness to set in, says beer brand Falcon, which is now launching the "Birdwatching from the window" initiative together with birdwatcher Stina Andersson. On Falcon's website you can now find a guide to common birds, based on where you live in Sweden.

Reflection of the week

The tourism industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis, leaving us wondering how many businesses will survive. We also wonder what will happen to the tourism industry and businesses in the rest of Europe. What will the world look like post-corona?

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