Resenyheter: Fler unnar sig på semestern - och dessa beteenden stör

By: Editorial Office | Source: press material

It's still high summer and holiday season (and we're still on a roll in Norway), but that doesn't stop us from delivering travel news. Here are excerpts from the past week's press releases.

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More people choose to treat themselves on vacation

Travel agency Ticket's latest survey shows that more and more people are choosing not to hold back during their vacation. Almost half (46 percent) are not planning any special measures to keep costs down at their destination, compared to 25 percent last year, while the economy still affects travel choices and how many people plan their vacation.

The survey shows that 32 percent say they choose destinations that are cheaper to fly to and 23 percent choose destinations based more on how cheap it is to stay there. Among those planning to keep costs down, certain strategies are more common than others:

Do nothing special to keep costs down (46 %)
Have a budget and sticks to it (19 %)
Cooking your own food instead of eating out (15 %)
Choose cheaper restaurants (12 %)
Bring snacks or food from accommodation to excursions (11 %)
Choose cheaper or fewer excursions and activities (10 %)
Bring your own things to the beach, such as umbrellas and chairs, instead of renting (9 %)
Drinking tap water instead of buying water (6 %)

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These holiday behaviors bother Swedes

Although Swedes are known for being considerate and polite at home, their patience with other travelers seems to be dwindling on vacation. Now, a new survey by hotel and travel search site momondo shows what annoys Swedes the most when traveling abroad:

Guests pushing their way to the front of the buffet line
Guests who park sun loungers with towels for several hours
Children running around and screaming in common areas
Loud phone or video calls by the pool
Guests who treat the hotel like a private party

Report: Interest in Europe is increasing

A new report from Amadeus and the United Nations World Tourism Organization shows that travel to Europe continues to grow. During the period May 2025-April 2026, passenger traffic increased by 2.3 percent compared to the previous year, while hotel occupancy rates increased. The report also points to growing interest in destinations in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.

Japanese travelers account for the fastest growth in long-haul travel to Europe. Travelers are increasingly looking away from the classic big cities. Countries that Iceland and Czech Republic is among the destinations with the highest increase in bookings, while Sweden, Norway and Denmark also show a strong increase in international search interest.

Saxiska Schweiz — Interest in Europe is increasing.

Discount on the Nortrip guide for you

Are you planning to travel in Norway or Sweden with your campervan? Then we highly recommend Nortrip – a network of farms and other hosts where campervan travellers get local experiences and at the same time can stay overnight for free.

Nortrip hosts range from farms to wineries and galleries, and local experiences can include everything from wildlife and nature to art and locally produced delicacies. Because we are partnering with Nortrip, we are currently offering a discount on the Nortrip guide until July 26th:

You can find your Nortrip offer here!

This is how Nortrip works

The overnight stay is free. but services and experiences on the farm (e.g. electricity, shower, guiding, food, boat rental, etc.) usually cost extra and are paid for on site.
You buy the Nortrip guide – an easy-to-navigate app (You can choose Norway or Sweden or Norway + Sweden)
You get access to a network of farms and other hosts where you can experience local culture and stay overnight with your campervan for free

TUI Musement launches multi-day experiences

TUI is now launching Multi-Day Experiences – a new excursion concept with shorter trips of one to two nights that combine experiences, local guides and accommodation in a coherent overall experience. The initiative meets a growing trend of travel that goes beyond day trips and provides the opportunity to experience destinations in depth.

Examples of experiences include two days of whitewater rafting and overnight stays in a rainforest in Costa Rica, jungle adventures with overnight stays in luxury tents in a national park in Thailand, and three days on a wellness retreat in Italy.

Have you seen our AI travel planner?

Have you noticed our little AI travel planner that has appeared in the bottom right corner of the site? We haven't hit the big time yet, as the AI planner is still learning things, and may not be responding well enough yet. But we're working on it!

In addition to the planner having access to lots of general information, we are also inputting our best personal tips. Feel free to test it out for as long as you like and feel free to come back with feedback! But as I said, keep in mind that development is ongoing!

Reflection of the week

When it comes to keeping costs down, we probably do most of the things on the list. Since we travel as much as we do, it’s become a habit to cook our own meals, pack lunches and snacks, fill bottles with tap water (when possible), and so on… little things that make a difference in the long run.

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