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As usual, Monday means travel news here at FREEDOMtravel. There were a few press releases this week, but we have still found a bunch of news from the travel and tourism industry. Take this opportunity to wish you a great week!

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Sharp increase in bookings in December

According to the latest statistics from travel agency Ticket, bookings in December increased by an impressive 31 per cent compared to the same period in 2019, indicating a clear recovery in the travel industry. The most popular destinations for the month included Gran Canaria, Bangkok and, surprisingly, Malaga. Despite Malaga's low ranking in 2019, the Spanish city has moved up to third place this year. These destinations were the most booked in December:

Gran Canaria
Bangkok
Malaga
London
Barcelona

The fast train takes you to 6 ski resorts in Austria

If you want to travel to the Austrian Alps by train, you can take the Snälltåget night train from Malmö. The train takes you to the following ski resorts, among others:

Zell am See
St Johann in Tirol
Kitzbühel
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental
Zillertal
Innsbruck

Kühtai is a paradise for the whole family © Innsbruck Tourismus / Daniel Zangerl

Orsa Grönklitt launches new activity: sauna raft and winter swimming

Orsa Grönklitt is proud to present a new winter activity this season. Now guests can enjoy an experience close to nature with the new sauna raft and the possibility of winter bathing in the middle of the majestic nature. Bastuflotten is idyllically located in Rädsjön, surrounded by a winter-covered nature view.

Tekniska museet celebrates 100 years with an eye to the future

The number of visits to the Technical Museum's core activities increased by 13 per cent in 2023, with a total of 337 000 visitors during the year. Tekniska is now preparing for the 2024 anniversary year. The centenary celebrations started already in December 2023 with the opening of the Wisdome Stockholm. Jubilee year with a focus on the first branch of the museum, The Cell in Hagastaden. In May, the Forests, an experience that explores man's relationship with the forest.

Where most personalised licence plates are found

Over the past five years, the number of personalised number plates has increased by 17% to just over 25 000. The greatest likelihood of encountering a car with a personalised number plate is in Botkyrka municipality, where there are 10.47 personalised plates per 1 000 cars. This is according to a compilation by car broker Kvdbil. There are almost as many in Trosa (10.40) and Bjuv in Skåne (10.02). The bottom position is held by Pajala with only 0.80 personalised number plates per 1,000 cars. Some plates that stand out:

HORSES - Kungsbacka municipality
MORFAR - Danderyd municipality
MJAAUUUU - Kävlinge municipality
ORDLEK - Sollentuna municipality
BITCOIN - Nacka municipality
1YELLOW CAR - Falu municipality

Increased demand for domestic flights after snow chaos

The recent snow storm in Sweden has greatly affected the country's transport system and led to a significant increase in searches for domestic flights. According to recently released figures from travel agency Ticket, interest in domestic flights has increased by 143 per cent compared to the previous week's low point. The rapid increase suggests that travellers are seeking alternative transport options in light of the affected train and road conditions.

The most exciting destinations for young travellers in 2024

Travel experts at Omio, the booking platform for rail, bus and air travel, have surveyed 100 cities in 40 countries to find the most attractive city destinations for the new generation. Generation Z favours destinations with a high acceptance of LGBTQ+ and gender equality, fast mobile connections, environmentally friendly public transport, a wide range of vegetarian options, and live concerts and e-sports events. Stockholm is number 18 on the list, as one of the largest gaming metropolises in Europe. Here is the top list:

Seoul
London
Los Angeles
Paris
Beijing
Busan
Barcelona
Singapore
Madrid
New York

reflection of the week

Interesting list of exciting travel destinations for young people! From a Swedish perspective, it can be noted that many of the destinations are far away, and may therefore cost a lot to get to. If you look at the whole list, there are some closer destinations that are also listed as exciting for young people: Berlin, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Brussels and Copenhagen, among others.

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