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The Nordics among the winners as Europe's travel sector withstands uncertainty

Despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty, Europe's travel sector continues to show resilience. Demand remains strong while spreading beyond Europe's most visited destinations, with growing interest in Sweden, Denmark and Norway and rising bookings to Iceland.

Linda Iliste Linda Iliste

Published 16 July 2026 - 10:40

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