Hållbarhetspris och evenemang med fokus på mat & dryck

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The inhabitants of the planet Voca land on Viking Glory

The international musical theatre group Voca People has been filling theatres around the world for years and two million people have seen their show so far. Now the show can be seen on Viking Line's flagship, the new Viking Glory. The show is a story about eight aliens who have made an emergency landing on Earth, and during the show the characters get to know the inhabitants of Earth and their music. Voca People performs at Viking Glory 19/9-13/10, opening on Monday 19/9.

TUI Care Foundation wins awards for Tourism Recovery Programme

During the pandemic, many local tourism businesses were hit hard, especially in countries where tourism is important for the country's economy. To help sustainable tourism businesses in emerging and developing countries, the TUI Care Foundation and enpact started supporting 565 innovative entrepreneurial teams. Now, the TUI Care Foundation and enpact have been awarded prizes, two gold and one silver, at the World Tourism Forum. WTM Responsible Tourism Awards. The awards recognise their work to support tourism businesses during the pandemic in Africa and Latin America.

Vemdalen's hiking trails to be upgraded for millions

The destination Vemdalen has more than doubled the number of commercial guest nights in 10 years from 380,000 to nearly 850,000. The increase in nature tourism in general and a sharp increase during the pandemic pose challenges for maintaining attractive and sustainable trails in the mountains and for protecting nature in the long term. The destination is now equipping the trails. The project has a total budget of SEK 3 million and runs until 31 October 2023 and is financed primarily by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth and Region Jämtland/Härjedalen.

Many foreign guests on the Göta Canal

This year, the international guests have returned to the Göta Canal with an answer. The number of foreign leisure boats has increased by 140 per cent through August compared to the year before the pandemic. Swedish boaters, on the other hand, have waited, which according to the Göta Canal can be explained by higher fuel prices and the general cost of living. All the more Swedes are choosing to visit the Göta Canal by land. The high season on the Göta Canal in 2022 is now over, but the post-season runs from 16 August to 30 September.

Lots of Swedish events focusing on food and drink

During late summer and early autumn, there are lots of food and drink events around Sweden. Here are some fairs, markets and festivals:

26-27 August, Skövde: Food festival is organised with local producers, artists, chefs and restaurants.
2-3 September, Stockholm: Terra Madre Nordic is a Nordic food crafts market organised at Stora Skuggan.
9-11 September, Dalarna: Dalarna harvest festival, when local food producers open their doors to taste buds.
16-17 September, Borås: Taste Åhaga is a fair that offers food and drink experiences.
17 September, Stockholm: Champagne fair is organised at the Spritmuseum.
24 September, Stockholm: Gin fair is organised at the Spritmuseum.
22-25 September, Helsingborg: Liquorice-flavoured Helsingborgincluding 'The Taste Adventure' flavour tour.

Reflection of the week

There are so many food events being organised around Sweden now in early autumn. What fun! It's also nice that many foreign visitors have found their way to the Göta Canal, but it's unfortunate if the high cost of fuel is going to stop Swedes from enjoying the canal ...

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