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Linköping Businesses Awarded for Best Hospitality For the fourth time, businesses in Linköping’s tourism industry have been recognized for their outstanding hospitality. This year, three city center stores took the top spots in the annual awards. Hospitality and customer service are crucial factors for visitors when choosing a destination. With this in mind, Visit Linköping & Co and Linköping Innersta have been measuring how businesses that interact with tourists perform in terms of hospitality for the past four years. Mystery Shopping Evaluation During the summer, the company Better Business conducted a mystery shopping evaluation of 195 businesses. The top three…
Exciting New Events Coming to Lund in 2025 Lund is set to become an even more vibrant and attractive destination in 2025, with a diverse range of events supported by the Heja Lund! initiative. From gospel festivals to e-sports tournaments, the city is preparing to host an array of exciting activities throughout the year. Highlights of Lund’s 2025 Event Calendar January: Gospel Festival April: Lunda E-Games – featuring mainstream game competitions with professional broadcasting and livestreaming May: Intercultural Square Festival – showcasing food, performances, and experiences from over 30 countries July: CVI Flyinge 2025 – top-level equestrian vaulting competition September:…
Uncover Malmö’s hidden gems! From iconic architecture to vibrant parks, experience the best of Sweden’s third-largest city.
Finalists Announced for Årets Lalander Award in Östersund Destination Östersund and Näringsidkarna have revealed the finalists for this year’s Årets Lalander (Lalander of the Year) award. The prize aims to recognize businesses or individuals who contribute to increasing Östersund’s attractiveness, with a focus on circularity that enhances the city center’s appeal. The Three Finalists 1. Vinylhem Vinylhem has created a meeting place centered on music and experiences. With courage and a sense of quality, Vinylhem has established a reason to visit the city center, giving vinyl and CD records a new life with new owners. 2. Brukat Brukat reflects circularity…
Finalists Announced for the Lalander of the Year Award Destination Östersund and Näringsidkarna have revealed the finalists for this year’s Lalander of the Year award. The prize aims to recognize businesses or individuals who contribute to increasing Östersund’s attractiveness, with a focus on circularity that enhances the city center’s appeal. The Three Finalists 1. Vinylhem Vinylhem has created a meeting place centered around music and experiences. The jury noted: “With courage and a sense of quality, Vinylhem has created a reason to visit the city center where both vinyl and CD records get a new life with new owners.” 2.…
Discover the magic of Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost city. Experience Arctic wonders, from the Northern Lights to unique cultural adventures.
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Summer Thursdays Visitors Generate Over 40 Million SEK in Economic Impact for Borås The popular Summer Thursdays (Sommartorsdagarna®) event in Borås has proven to be a significant economic driver for the city, generating 40.1 million SEK in revenue for local businesses. This revelation comes from a recent survey conducted during the 2024 city festival. Summer Thursdays, held on four Thursdays in July, offers free experiences that attracted around 33,000 visitors this year. The event not only strengthens Borås’ image as an attractive city but also receives high marks from attendees. Key Findings from the Survey 25% of visitors came from…
Krakow’s Nativity Scenes: A Dazzling Winter Exhibition at Kalmar Castle This winter, Kalmar Castle will host a magical Christmas exhibition featuring around 30 stunning nativity scenes from Krakow, Poland. From December 12, 2024 to February 23, 2025, visitors can marvel at these colorful and shimmering creations that showcase a unique craft tradition dating back to medieval times. The nativity scenes of Krakow are unlike any others in the world. They stand out for their splendor and creativity, with designs inspired by the city’s architecture, cultural history, and everyday life. The scenes incorporate elements from Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, featuring…
Höstljus Returns to Illuminate Umeå The popular light festival Höstljus is back in Umeå, bringing color and light to the city during the darkest days of the year. Starting October 25th, around 40 light art installations will transform the city center into a magical wonderland. This year’s theme is “With New Eyes”, encouraging visitors to rediscover the city from fresh perspectives through creative and thought-provoking light displays. The festival combines playful, colorful elements with more subtle works where darkness also plays an important role. Highlights of Höstljus 2024 New installations from students at Umeå University’s School of Fine Arts Collaboration…