We're in the Philippines right now, on a long trip, but on Mondays we'll be running travel news as usual. Here is this week's selection of press releases from the travel, tourism and camping industry. Stay tuned!
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Decrease in the number of newly registered caravans and motorhomes
Fewer motorhomes and caravans were registered in January than in the same month a year ago. The industry is still affected by component shortages, which are delaying deliveries and affecting comparative figures. High energy costs, higher interest rates and general concerns are also affecting customers' purchasing decisions at the moment.
- Caravan registrations in January 2023: 37 caravans (compared to 55 in the same month last year).
- Motorhome registrations in January 2023: 66 mobile homes (compared to 76 in the same month last year).
Forsberg leisure centre offers gas power for new motorhomes
Forsberg's leisure centre now offers the opportunity to convert new diesel-powered motorhomes to gas operation via their partner Konvegas. After conversion, the motorhome is powered by a dual fuel solution, half by gas and half by diesel, which reduces CO2 emissions by almost 40 per cent. In addition, vehicle tax is reduced by more than 90 per cent. Currently, it is only possible to convert Frankia brand motorhomes with Fiat chassis, but there are plans to offer conversions for other brands as well.
Glamping comes to Sälen: stay in an IGLOO!
The first guests have now stayed in SkiStar's new unique accommodation concept IGLOO-glamping: two igloo-shaped buildings that are secluded and close to nature, but within walking distance of SkiStar Lodge Lindvallen. SkiStar IGLOO is of a high standard, including hotel beds and a wood-burning stove, microwave, fridge and kitchenette. A basic toilet is available, while showers and toilets are available at Experium and SkiStar Lodge. Each unit has room for four people and dogs are welcome in one of them.
Where Swedes are travelling for their sports holidays
Norwegian has produced a list of the most booked foreign destinations during the sports holidays. The three most popular foreign destinations from Stockholm Arlanda during the sports holidays are London, Malaga and Las Palmas followed by Alicante, Rome, Barcelona, Geneva, Salzburg, Lyon and Copenhagen. The list shows the appeal of big cities and warmth, but also the Alps. Geneva, Salzburg and Lyon are all just a couple of hours' drive from several popular ski resorts.
Viking Glory a success: one million travellers in 11 months
Viking Line's newest vessel, the Viking Glory, entered service on the Stockholm-Mariehamn-Åbo route in March 2022. Recently, less than a year later, the millionth passenger boarded the climate-smart vessel in the... Turku harbour. "The reception of Viking Glory has exceeded all our expectations," says Jan Hanses, CEO of Viking Line. Viking Glory is Viking Line's major investment, with the world's most climate-smart technology and capacity for 2,800 passengers.
New lounge at Arlanda: Pearl Lounge
Upstairs in the former SAS domestic lounge at Gate C37 (formerly Terminal 4), Menzies has opened the new Pearl lounge. Open between 06:30-20:00 every day, the lounge offers a cold cut buffet and cold drinks, coffee and tea. There is also WiFi, digital newspapers and a telephone room for travellers who need to work. To access the lounge, travellers must have a voucher. Menzies has partnerships with many airlines such as British Airways, Finnair, Qatar Airlines, Delta, Apollo and Norweigan.
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort opens Big Stage and Rooftop Pool
In the highest ceilings of the Jacy'z in Gothenburg Pachanga Pool Club was opened in November. On the roof of the new building adjacent to the Jacy'z Hotel, another pool club will be added, this time under the open sky. In addition, the Big Stage will open where there will be everything from live music to stand-up and cinema. The Jacy'z Rooftop Pool Club is scheduled to open in summer 2023. The Big Stage will open in August 2023. Show programmes and tickets will be released in 2023.
Reflection of the week
Gas operation for motorhomes sounds interesting, but we would like to know more about refuelling etc. If we understand it correctly, a converted tank can also run on diesel only, which of course solves the problem of running out of gas. By the way, we would love to stay in such an igloo for a night! How cosy it looks!
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