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KALMAR: Rickard Swärd stands in front of the historic hotel building after taking up the post as the new hotel director at ProfilHotels Calmar Stadshotell.

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New director sets sights on local guests

Rickard Swärd returns to hotel leadership with plans to strengthen Calmar Stadshotell’s appeal across Kalmar.

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Published 30 October 2026 - 11:56

New director sets sights on local guests

Rickard Swärd returns to hotel leadership with plans to strengthen Calmar Stadshotell’s appeal across Kalmar.

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