Charlotte Blum in a dark jacket, pictured against turquoise sea and a sandy beach.

Charlotte Blum, CEO of Unlimited Travel Group.

Photo: Unsplash and UTG

Revenue surges, but profit is squeezed by acquisitions

Unlimited Travel Group continues to grow rapidly. During the second quarter of the year, revenue increased by 43 per cent to SEK 286 million. At the same time, profitability remains low, partly due to costs related to the company’s acquisitions.

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Published 19 August 2026 - 10:09

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Revenue surges, but profit is squeezed by acquisitions

UK investigates Virgin Atlantic over hidden charges

Norman wants to close airports – weeks before new inquiry

Revenue surges, but profit is squeezed by acquisitions

Ving also considering leaving Sweden's travel guarantee scheme

Virgin Trains takes next step towards London-Paris

ESS Group turns hotel favourite into its own business

Former Strawberry employee remanded in custody – admits multimillion embezzlement

Björn Frantzén to open Brasserie Astoria in Malmö

Rolfs Flyg & Buss joins Denmark exodus

EU AI Act comes into force – how it affects the travel industry

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