Travel news: Motorhome packages, Ticket Collection and this travel disruption

By: Editorial Office | Source: press material

It's Monday again, which means it's time for us at FREEDOMtravel to publish short and sweet travel news, based on the week's press releases from the industry.

New motorhome package along the Göta Canal

The Göta Canal is now launching a new package offer for motorhome travellers: The motorhome experience - From East to West. A ready-made, but flexible, travel arrangement that takes the guest all the way from Mem to Sjötorp along Sweden's blue ribbon.

The package includes six nights in carefully selected pitches along the entire Göta Canal. Travellers stay close to locks, small canal towns, cycle paths and nature experiences - with the freedom to fill their days at their own pace. The motorhome experience is offered 18 May - end of September and includes:

• 1 night at Ställplats Söderköping (without electricity)
• 1 night at Ställplats Malfors (with electricity)
• 1 night at Ställplats Motala Verkstad (with electricity)
• 1 night at Ställplats Forsvik (without electricity)
• 1 night at Vassbacken Camping (with or without electricity)
• 1 night at Ställplats Sjötorp Södra or Norra (with electricity)

KABE honoured in international industry competitions

KABE announces that it has won five prestigious awards in the internationally recognised ”Caravans and Motorhomes of the Year” competitions, organised in Germany of the trade journals CARAVANING and mobile phone. This year's results show a broad success for both caravans and motorhomes, with several of KABE's model ranges placing at the top of their respective segments. This year's awards to KABE:

• 2nd place for imported models, ”fully integrated motorhomes over €95,000” assigned to the KABE Crown / Imperial series
• 2nd place for imported models, ”semi-integrated motorhomes over €75,000” awarded to the KABE Royal series
• 2nd place for imported models in ”Vans with bathrooms over €65,000” awarded to KABE Abisko Van
• 2nd place for imported caravan models in the upper/luxury class awarded to the KABE Royal / Imperial series
• 3rd place for imported caravan models in the upper/luxury class awarded to the KABE Estate series

Motorhome giant in bankruptcy

Svenska Husbilsgruppen, which has invested heavily in recent years, including the purchase of Hobby Tenhult AB, is reported by the motoring website Carup in bankruptcy. Svenska Husbilsgruppen operated facilities under the name Svea Husbilar, among others.

What Swedes are most bothered by on holiday

Loungers have long been seen as the biggest annoyance for many holidaymakers. But according to a new survey by Kantar Media, commissioned by travel company TUI, it's something else entirely that tops the list of what annoys Swedes most: poor soundproofing. This annoys Swedes most in hotels abroad:

1. Poor sound insulation (39 %)
2. Uncomfortable bed or pillow (36 %)
3. Noisy or disorderly guests (33 %)
4. Inattentive or rude staff (29 %)
5. Construction sites near the hotel (26 %)
6. Tourists hiring deckchairs (26 %)
7. Loud/unruly children in the hotel (24 %)
8. Food and drink not meeting expectations (22 %)
9. Unstable Wi-Fi (18 %)
10. Overcrowded common areas (17 %)

Ticket Collection 2026: The economy is affecting but not slowing down travel

Swedes' desire to travel remains strong ahead of 2026, while the economy affects how travel is carried out. This is according to Ticket Collection, the travel agency Ticket's latest report on Swedes' travel habits. According to the report, bookings have increased by 28 per cent compared to last year, while the proportion of people who say that the economy has a negative impact on their travel has decreased from 45 to 24 per cent. Many are adjusting their travel:

• 38 % planning to travel outside the high season
• 37 % choose cheaper accommodation
• 32 % choose destinations that are cheaper to fly to
• 21 % book their trips earlier to secure better prices

46% say they do not plan to take any action to keep travel costs down, a significant increase from 25% the year before.

• Fewer people borrowing for holidays - Only 2% say they paid for their holiday in instalments, for example by credit card or invoice.
• Europe continues to dominate - 64% of all trips booked so far are to European destinations.
• Affordable options and new favourites emerge - Poland is the most obvious example, where bookings have almost increased sixfold.
• Long-distance travel is being chosen more selectively - Outside Europe, Thailand continues to dominate, while interest is growing in Japan and Vietnam.

Destination of the year according to Ticket Collection

The Ticket Collection report, from the travel agency Ticket, also presents this year's destinations:

• Winner of the year: Spain
• Rocket of the year: Italy
• The most affordable of the year: Poland
• Comeback of the year: United Kingdom

Top 10 holiday countries in 2026, according to Ticket Collection:

1. Spain
2. Thailand
3. Italy
4. Greece
5. United Kingdom
6. France
7. USA
8. Portugal
9. Germany
10. Cyprus

People's favourites according to Event City

Eventstaden (@eventstaden) has chosen the People's Favourites in a number of different categories through voting. Jacy'z Hotel writes in a press release that Gogogaga Dinner Club has quickly established itself as one of Gothenburg's most influential food destinations. According to the press release, Eventstaden is Gothenburg's leading platform for entertainment and events, with a catchment area that engages the whole of western Sweden. The following favourites have been selected:

• Café of the Year 2025: The bread factory in Jonsered
• Hotel of the year 2025: Maryhill Estate
• Restaurant of the year 2025: Gogogaga Dinner Club, Jacy'z Hotel
• Spa of the year 2025: Ästad Vineyard

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