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Flagship, summer destination and Danish Camping Award

In addition to the obviously terrible and disturbing news in the world this week, we can also offer some more pleasant news "on the small side". Not least, camping is a hot topic right now. We have visited the Danish fair "Ferie for alle" and can present the winners of the "Danish Camping Award".

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War and unrest in Europe

No one has been able to escape the black headlines about Russia's invasion of the United States. Ukraine. At present, of course, you should not travel to Ukraine, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Swedes who are in Ukraine to leave the country. The MFA also advises against non-essential travel to Russia. The situation may also affect other European countries in different ways. Up-to-date information on the security situation in different countries can always be found at Sweden Abroad or by downloading the UD Travel Ready app.

High pressure ahead of Elmia Husvagn Husbil 2022

Planning is in full swing for Elmia Husvagn Husbil 7-11 September 2022, and the majority of the major brands have already booked their stands. "We look forward to finally organising Elmia Husvagn Husbil again and welcoming both exhibitors and visitors back", says Klas Brandt, Exhibition Manager.

Pia Weinz-Karlsson, Marketing Communications Manager at KABE, has already noticed a demand from customers to experience the trade fair feeling again. "There is an increased interest in mobile leisure activities where many people have never had a motorhome or caravan before."

The flagship Viking Glory has arrived in Stockholm.

Last Friday, Viking Line's newly built flagship Viking Glory arrived in Stockholm for the first time. She was solemnly welcomed with a water salute, flag playing and signalling on her journey to Stadsgårdskajen. The Port of Stockholm also presented a plaque to the ship's senior officer Ulf Lindroos. Viking Glory is the world's most climate-friendly vessel in its class and will operate the Stockholm-Åland-Åbo route daily at 20.00.

Ticket becomes a reseller for Islandia

Islandia is one of the Nordic region's leading Icelandic specialists. The brand is now entering all 49 Tickets stores in the country. This means that Swedes who want to travel to Iceland, the Faroe Islands or Greenland with Islandia can find their trip with Sweden's largest private travel agency chain.

Norwegian adds three new summer destinations from Stockholm

Norwegian is preparing for a busy summer season at Stockholm-Arlanda and is launching three new destinations during the summer months, adding to the existing 54. This means that travellers can now travel directly with Norwegian to three more popular destinations:

  • Mykonos: Tuesday and Friday (10 June to 13 August)
  • Antalya: Monday and Thursday (13 June to 12 August)
  • Thessaloniki: Thursday during (16 June to 12 August)

Winner of the Danish Camping Award 2022

During the travel and camping fair "Holidays for all" in Danish Herning prizes were awarded to the winners of the Danish Camping Award 2022 (top image). Here you can see the winners in the different categories:

  • Motorhome of the year: Adria Coral Plus 650 DL
  • Ploughman of the year: Pössl Summit 640 Prime
  • Family caravan of the year: Knaus Südwind 580 QS
  • Caravan of the Year Couple: Adria Alpina 663 HT
  • Towing vehicle of the year: Mercedes-Benz C220 d Advantage
  • Danish campsite of the year Classic: Hillerød Camping
  • Danish campsite of the year Outdoor: Camp Møns Klint
  • Danish Campsite of the Year Resort: Hvidbjerg Strand Holiday Park
  • Foreign campsite of the year: Krk Premium Camping Resort Croatia

reflection of the week

I can't believe we don't have a big travel fair in Sweden anymore, since "TUR" in Gothenburg was closed down. Now it was very nice to visit the Danish "Ferie for alle", even if the threat in the east has settled like a dark cloud in the background.

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