Articles tagged “sweden”

Airlines

Why the Arctic Is This Winter’s Hottest New Market for European Airlines

More flights to destinations deep inside the Arctic Circle will be available from major European airports this winter.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Why the Arctic Is This Winter’s Hottest New Market for European Airlines

Experiences

Scandinavia’s Tour Bookings Surge Amid Rising Global Temperatures

Online travel agencies report spikes in bookings for activities in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Some places see a near doubling over last year. Are travelers seeking cooler climes as extreme heat increasingly plagues southern Europe?

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 4 months ago

Scandinavia’s Tour Bookings Surge Amid Rising Global Temperatures

News Blog

Sweden Reminds Tourists It’s Not Switzerland in New Campaign

Visit Sweden launched a new marketing campaign to remind the world to stop mixing up Sweden with Switzerland, the tourism board announced on Tuesday. Called "Welcome to Sweden (not Switzerland)," the campaign kicked off with a playful message to Swiss public officials. In the video, Sweden proposes what the countries should promote to better differentiate…

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Swedish Advertising Company Creates ‘Skin-Friendly Travel Agency’

A Swedish advertising firm has created a ‘skin-friendly travel agency’ to combat the rising number of skin cancer cases in Sweden.  The ‘Shadecation’ campaign, created by Wenderfalck on behalf of Sweden’s largest pharmacy, Apotek Hjärtat, aims to inspire Swedes to adopt healthier sun habits and challenge the way they approach their time in the sun. …

Adam Stacey | 12 months ago

Tourism

The Arctic Emerges as a Serious Destination for Post-Pandemic Times

As demand has increased, the Arctic has expanded its visitor infrastructure. It just needs to ensure that it has the personnel to preserve the experiential part of it.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago

The Arctic Emerges as a Serious Destination for Post-Pandemic Times

News Blog

EasyJet’s Top Operating Exec Quits After Weeks of Cancellations

EasyJet's Peter Bellew has resigned as chief operating officer, following weeks of turmoil at the airline. He has now left "to pursue other business opportunities" the airline said in a statement on Monday, effective July 1, as other European airlines prepare for a difficult summer ahead — including SAS which will now face widespread strikes…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Startups

Why European Investing Giant Kinnevik Is Betting on Travel Startups

Even though Kinnevik is Europe's largest publicly listed startup investor, it has only recently begun to take stakes in travel startups. What it looks for in companies tells a broader story of how investors generally view the sector.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Why European Investing Giant Kinnevik Is Betting on Travel Startups

Business Travel

TripActions Inherits Swedish Travel Agency to Strengthen Europe Footprint

Buying Germany's Comtravo last month also meant taking on that agency's own ongoing acquisitions, including plans to buy Sweden's Resia. That deal's now gone through, and TripActions gains a shortcut to Scandinavia.

Matthew Parsons | 3 years ago

TripActions Inherits Swedish Travel Agency to Strengthen Europe Footprint

Business Travel

Imperiled Thomas Cook in Talks to Sell Nordics Division

Given that Thomas Cook released a statement about the potential sale, this looks pretty serious. But it begs the question: Just what will Thomas Cook have left if and when it sells its airlines and Nordics divisions?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Imperiled Thomas Cook in Talks to Sell Nordics Division

Media and PR

13 Big Winners in Travel Advertising at Cannes Lions 2017

The big lesson here is that digital first is the future.

Jesse Desjardins, Skift | 7 years ago

13 Big Winners in Travel Advertising at Cannes Lions 2017