Tag: Hotels

Hotels

Tom stadsgata mellan kontorsbyggnader med en synlig Santander Consumer-skylt.

Scandic steps up in the budget race – opens new Go hotel in Gothenburg

Scandic has now opened its latest Scandic Go hotel, with 176 rooms, located at Lilla Bommen in Gothenburg.

Upplyst hotellskylt på en byggnad mot mörk blå kvällshimmel.

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Hotel prices rose sharply globally during the first quarter

According to new statistics from HotelHub, the average price of hotel rooms rose by 7.2 per cent compared with the same period last year, to an average of 189 dollars per night.

New high-speed rail line between London and Switzerland takes next step

Plans for a new direct high-speed rail link between the United Kingdom and Switzerland have moved a step forward. Eurostar, SNCF Voyageurs and Swiss SBB have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibilities for a new international rail line.

En man i vit skjorta står vid en marmorerad bardisk i ett hotellrum med gröna lampor och folk i bakgrunden.

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Scandic CEO on billion-krona deal, crises and growth: “We are stronger than ever”

Scandic CEO Jens Mathiesen is one of the stock market’s most discreet executives. For Travel News, he talks about where things are going worst, his extra bonus and which country should win the football World Cup. And why Per G Braathen should receive a medal.

En leende kvinna sitter lutad mot en vägg i en hotellmiljö och håller handen mot ansiktet.

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She is leading Strawberry’s tech transformation: "No app can replace hospitality"

From a dream of art and culture to leading one of the Nordic region’s largest hotel chains into the digital future. In an interview with Travel News, Strawberry’s technology chief Kari Anna Fiskvik talks about a hotel industry whose future will be decided in the meeting between technology, responsibility and human hospitality.

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Sunniva Fallan Röd appointed new CEO of Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden

Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden has appointed Sunniva Fallan Röd as its new CEO. She takes up the role as the hotel enters a new phase of development.

En hand håller en smartphone med en app öppen på skärmen mot en mörk bakgrund.

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Uber enters hotels - points to a bigger power struggle in distribution

Uber is opening up hotel booking in its app - and at the same time becomes a new gateway to Expedia Group's 700,000 hotels.

Spain tops the summer travel list - strong increase to the Balearics

Spain, Italy, and France top the list as European travellers plan spring and summer trips.

Silja Line-fartyg från Tallink Grupp seglar genom en stilla skärgård i solnedgång.

Tallink Grupp sees increased traffic and reduced loss

Despite geopolitical uncertainty, Tallink Grupp reports a positive trend with increased passenger and freight volumes.

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Scandic Hotels increases revenue - strong start to the year

The hotel chain reports increased revenue and expansion in Norway despite challenges.

Person sitter vid pool på solstol med färgglad drink bredvid sig.

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Winners and losers in the hotel industry - billion-dollar profits and heavy setbacks

The 756 Swedish hotels had a turnover of nearly 50 billion kronor in 2024 with a total result (measured as EBIT) of 1.7 billion and had 28,000 employees.

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Charges after hotel project at Svartisen - suspected fraud of 29 million

After several years of investigation, Norwegian police have charged real estate profile Jan Gunnar Mathisen, linked to the high-profile hotel project Svartisen.

Person ler mot kameran framför en vägg av röda tegelstenar.

New manager at WorldHotels: Independent hotels strengthen their position

Increased demand for unique experiences benefits independent hotels.

Famous Dubai hotel closes for 18 months for extensive renovation

The closure marks the first major upgrade of the Burj Al Arab since it opened in 1999.

Viking Line-kryssningsfartyg i rörelse genom en skärgård vid solnedgång.

Asia drives Viking Line's growth

Asian and Southern European travellers are increasing significantly, attracted by the unique experiences of the Nordics.

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Now Sunweb also scraps animal shows

The tour operator removes animal activities to promote responsible tourism and animal welfare.

World Cup boost falls short – US hotels cut summer rates

Expectations were sky-high ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But US hotels are now lowering summer room rates as international demand fails to meet forecasts.

Loveholidays logotyp på en vit vägg med färgglad solsymbol.

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Loveholidays tests Nordic sites in European expansion

The goal is to establish itself in Scandinavia as part of the company's broader growth strategy.

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Booking reveals data breach - customer data at risk

Details of millions of travellers may have leaked after a breach at Booking.

Montage av tre eleganta cityhotell och en modern hotellobby kvällstid.

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Room Republic is helping to build one of Sweden's largest hotel operators

Room Republic has signed an agreement to sell V Hotel Helsingborg, Grand Hotel Halmstad and Hotel Statt Hässleholm to the newly established Bellboy Holding.