En man i mörk kostym står framför en ljusröd och vit cirkelformad bakgrund.

"In a more uncertain world, the Nordic countries are still perceived as safe destinations," says Torgeir Silseth, CEO of Strawberry.

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Silseth: forget the hotel boom - now it is all about acquisitions

Fewer newly built hotels, strong demand from leisure travellers and widening differences between the Nordic markets are changing the hotel industry. That is according to Strawberry CEO Torgeir Silseth after yet another strong year for the hotel group.

Jan Henrik Ulvatne Jan Henrik Ulvatne

Published 10 June 2026 - 19:53

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Silseth: forget the hotel boom - now it is all about acquisitions

Folkmassa med paraplyer framför upplysta butiker och röda lyktor under regn.

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Ett Lufthansa-plan står parkerat vid en gate sedd genom terminalfönster med tomma stolar i förgrunden.

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Stort terrasserat hotell som reflekteras i lugnt vatten vid en blå himmel.

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Två personer dansar på en stenlagd gata framför en rosa byggnad med valv, fönster och balkonger.

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En man i kostym står framför en kustvy med klippor, grönska och en liten strandvik.

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En man i ljus skjorta och slips sitter vid ett vitt bord i ett ljust kontorsrum.

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Dukat bord i ett privat jetplan med champagneflaska, glas, sallad och fönster i bakgrunden.

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**A small airplane is seen against a cloudy blue sky.**

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Cyklar står parkerade vid en kanal med båtar och träd längs vattnet i Amsterdam.

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Tre personer springer och badar i vågorna vid en kuststrand med berg och klart blått vatten.

Gen Z is driving the All Inclusive boom

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TUI Airways commercial aeroplane on final approach with landing gear extended.

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