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We're in the middle of dark November (which is still unusually bright and sunny!) and it's Monday again. Time for some travel news! This week's news includes an acquisition in the motorhome industry and a feature that allows solo travellers to find a roommate. Stay tuned!

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Svenska Husbilsgruppen AB acquires Hobby Fritid i Tenhult AB

Svenska Husbilsgruppen AB, the owner company behind Sweden's largest second-hand dealer of motorhomes and recreational vehicles, Svea Husbilar, announces that it is acquiring Hobby Fritid i Tenhult AB. Since its inception in 2016, Svea Husbilar has grown explosively and currently operates three facilities in Mora, Norrtälje and Kinna. Through the acquisition of Hobby Fritid - one of Sweden's largest retailers of new and used recreational vehicles with a workshop, accessories store and showroom - the group is expanding its offering.

Plentiful and locally sourced when Viking Line serves up this year's Christmas table

Viking Line's Christmas buffet will be served from 14 November to 26 December. This year's Christmas table consists of over a hundred dishes, and almost 80 per cent of the ingredients come from the local area. The highlight of the Christmas table is the diverse selection of fish. New this year are the Christmas flavours served in rustic wooden boxes: air-dried ham, roast beef pastrami, duck breast, reindeer pâté and cheeses. There are plenty of vegetarian options: 25 hot and cold vegetarian dishes in total.

Hottest city destinations right now

Travel patterns have changed after the pandemic and Swedish travellers continue to choose European city destinations over long-haul destinations. Booking statistics from travel agency Ticket show that London, Barcelona and Amsterdam dominate city breaks in November. Most popular city destinations in November:

London
Barcelona
Amsterdam
Paris
Berlin

Rolfs Flyg & Buss launches feature to help single travellers find roommates

Rolfs Flyg & Buss, one of the largest group tour operators in the Nordic region, has launched a new feature on its website that allows single travellers to easily find a roommate directly in the booking flow. This feature is designed to reduce the additional costs of the single room supplement and make it easier for single travellers to experience the benefits of group travel without having to pay a higher price.

Vildmarkskällan - newly renovated spa with infinity pool at Vildmarkshotellet

On the occasion of Kolmården's 60th anniversary, the Wilderness Hotel is launching one of its most significant investments to date: the newly renovated spa The wilderness source. On two floors, Vildmarkskällan offers everything from a year-round heated infinity pool and soothing sauna to a foot spa and several pools - all framed by the wilderness's powerful landscape and magnificent sea views. Here, guests can relax and marvel at the beauty of Bråviken in an exclusive and natural setting.

Sweden first in the world with trade mark protection for destination Sweden

Sweden, USA or Sweden, Indonesia? Did you know that there are eight places in the world called Sweden? To make it clear that Sweden is the original country, and to avoid tourists from all over the world booking a trip to another Sweden, Visit Sweden is now applying to trademark the destination "Sweden". Check out the film about it all on Youtube ...

Hotels.com presents five record-breaking hotel stays

Why not try a hotel that literally breaks world records? Ahead of Guinness World Records Day On 21 November, Hotels.com invites travellers to push the boundaries of their travel experiences with a list of fascinating hotels that hold spectacular world records. These hotels give guests the chance to witness architectural wonders, immerse themselves in ancient history and reach new heights.

The oldest hotel in the world: Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, Hayakawa, Japan
The world's tallest hotel: Gevora Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The world's first and largest ice hotel: Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
A laundry chute longer than the Pyramid of Cheops at Giza: Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China
The world's highest outdoor infinity pool: Address Beach Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Grand Hyatt, Shanghai, with a laundry chute that is than the Cheops pyramid

Reflection of the week

Visit Sweden's marketing campaigns are really entertaining sometimes we must say. Loved the previous one which was about Sweden (not Switzerland).

Interestingly, Rolfs Flyg & Buss is launching a feature where single travellers can find a roommate. Last time we read something similar it was an April Fool's joke (from Strawberry), but now it seems to be for real!

Did you miss the last travel news? Read the Winter destinations, Tyrol in Sweden and the meatball revolution