It's Monday again, and as usual that means travel news here at FREEDOMtravel. This week we offer various top lists - where Swedes are travelling this autumn and winter.
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First Camp raises capital for new investments
First Camp, Scandinavia's largest camping chain, continues to see good investment opportunities and is focusing on a large number of investment projects in 2024. First Camp Group AB's Board of Directors, with the support of the company's main owner Norvestor, has decided to carry out a new share issue of initially up to SEK 100 million. Among other things, more cabins are planned at Leksand Strand and new camping plots at First Camp Arcus - Luleå and First Camp Skutberget - Karlstad.
Swedes looking for luxury this autumn
Fresh search data from momondo shows that Swedes seem to want a more luxurious travel experience this autumn. Searches for five-star hotels have increased by around 31 per cent compared to last year, and momondo has also seen a 19 per cent increase in searches for first-class airline tickets compared to last year. Momondo therefore suggests cities in Europe with 5-star hotels at the lowest prices during October-November 2023:
Visit Sweden in global campaign - Sweden is not Switzerland
To once and for all clear up the associations between the countries, and make it clear which country is which and in which country you can find what - Visit Sweden launched a campaign on 24 October to clarify the concepts. The confusion and the fact that Visit Sweden wants to emphasise that Sweden is a different type of destination, a destination of a different nature that offers "luxury of a different nature" - are some of the bases of the campaign.
Autumn holidays boost travel prices - but bargains to follow
The autumn holidays are fast approaching and the desire to travel is at its peak, with an increase in bookings of 27 percent compared to last year, according to statistics from the travel agency Ticket. The autumn holiday is one of the most intense travel weeks of the year as all schools in the country are closed, which means that the prices of travel during this period increase significantly. However, if you can travel the following week, you can find trips for almost half the price. Most popular destinations for autumn holidays, based on Ticket's statistics:
How many Swedes plan to travel this winter
Swedish household finances are under pressure, but despite this, one in two Swedes is planning to travel abroad within the next year and one in three already this winter. This is according to a new Sifo survey from the travel company TUI, conducted by Kantar Media. This is where Swedes travel during the autumn holidays, based on TUI's bookings:
- Canary Islands (Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote)
- Cyprus
- Rhodes
- Mexico
- Crete
New nature huts in northern Norway
ÖÖD Houses has launched two new nature cabins in Northern Norway: ÖÖD by WonderInn Arctic. This is the first Glääzy house in Norway. The glass walls and roof are designed to enjoy the view of mountain peaks, fjords and, with a bit of luck, the northern lights directly from the bed. There is also a jacuzzi. ÖÖD by WonderInn Arctic is located in the Arctic Circle, one hour from Evenes International Airport and only 20 minutes from Harstad City.
Reflection of the week
The top lists show as usual that the Canary Islands are at the top in autumn and winter, which is not so strange given the climate and distance. Nice that Cyprus also climbed up the lists - a destination we liked a lot!
Did you miss the last travel news? Read the Shorter journeys, World Pasta Day and Light Walk
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