What have people searched for on Blocket 2020, what is happening at ICEHOTEL this winter and what does "Ski in - Sausage out" mean? These are some of the questions we will try to answer today. Welcome to the last travel news before Christmas!
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TUI Care Foundation supports coronavirus-affected destinations
The coronavirus crisis has hit the world hard, and it has been particularly tough on people whose livelihoods depend on tourism. The TUI Care Foundation has therefore launched a support programme to help local communities around the world. The programme's first initiative was '100 Helping Hands', which supports local aid organisations. The Foundation is donating €500,000 to this project. The TUI Care Foundation is involved in around 30 corona-related support projects in 18 countries, such as Aruba, Cape Verde, CroatiaMexico, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Arlanda gets new direct route to Beirut
German airline Sundair is entering the Swedish market for the first time with a direct route from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to the Lebanese capital Beirut. The direct service started on 11 December and Sundair will operate the Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) - Beirut (BEY) route once a week with the A320 aircraft type. The airline is currently the only one operating the route.
Icehotel 31 has opened - physically and digitally
On 11 December, the doors opened to Icehotel 31, the winter open part of the Icehotel in northern Sweden. 12 art suites are now fully completed and the ceremony hall is ready to host small intimate weddings during the winter. Six more art suites will be presented on 21 December. For those who cannot travel right now, Icehotel has created an Augmented Reality experience on Instagram. Icehotel 31 can be experienced from 11 December to 11 April 2021, after which the winter-opened part of the Icehotel melts down to the Torne River again.
What Swedes searched for on Blocket in 2020
Dogs, desks and video games have been highly sought after during the past second-hand year. This is according to Blocket's compilation of Swedish search statistics 2020. Traffic to the site has broken records and Blocket has summarised the most sought-after items in different categories. The total top 10 list includes both motorhomes (6th place) and caravans (9th place), as well as boats (8th place). Here are the top 5:
- Dog
- Cars
- sofa
- Cat
- Bicycle
Ski in - Sausage Out: SkiStar and Scan team up for the 2020/2021 season.
Together, SkiStar and Scan are now making it easier for all "foodies" on the ski slopes with an upgraded version of the classic sausage kiosk. In collaboration with local restaurateurs in Åre, Sälen and Vemdalen, skiers are offered a Korv & Carve menu with everything from classic simple sausages with bread to street food-inspired and filling sausage dishes. You order your food on your mobile phone and when it's ready, your phone rings. No queues and no crowds. Guests can eat outdoors, in tents at the restaurant, or buy a "sausage kit" and cook themselves at the nearby barbecue.
Reflection of the week
The block searches say a lot about the year! Many of our acquaintances have bought a dog, a motorhome or a boat this year. Is it the same for you?
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Mr Peter Wolgast says:
We have both dogs and a motorhome, but have friends who have acquired just this year. I also think that the beginner's questions on Facebook have become more numerous.
Merry Christmas!
21 December 2020 - 7:54
Helena says:
Yes, we can probably agree that beginner's questions are increasing, that confirms it!
22 December 2020 - 21:21
Johnny Friskilä says:
I thought about it a few days ago actually, if there would be an ice hotel this year. But then I forgot the idea, until now when you gave the answer. Thank you very much! Also read about the direct line to Beirut. Exciting. Maybe it's the one that will fulfil my travel goal in 2021!
21 December 2020 - 8:45
Helena says:
I'm glad the travel news can serve a purpose 🙂 And yes, I really hope it will be easier to fulfil travel goals soon!
22 December 2020 - 21:22
BP says:
Here, too, it is noticeable that more dogs and cats are "circulating" in the courtyard. Let's hope the animals are just as loved even after the pandemic.
Ski-in Sausage-out is a recent solution. Such "kiosks" existed in the Alps in the 1970s, but they disappeared when more restaurants were built. So it's not a new idea, but it's a useful one in these corona times.
21 December 2020 - 17:23
Helena says:
Well, let's hope they are loved even after the pandemic! Fun comparison with the 70s! 🙂
22 December 2020 - 21:23
Lena - good for the soul says:
Haha, ski in sausage out! They are really creative in coming up with new solutions to existing needs!
Hug Lena
26 December 2020 - 9:37