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Meetings and Conferences Attract New Visitors to Jönköping 2024 is shaping up to be a record year for meetings and conferences in Jönköping, Sweden. The Family Center Conference, held on April 24-25 at Jönköping Concert & Congress, is one such event that brought new visitors to the city and showcased Jönköping as a highly appreciated conference destination. Attracting First-Time Visitors Conference attendees came from 16 different counties across Sweden, with 30% visiting Jönköping for the first time. Malin Asking, Project Manager for Meetings at Destination Jönköping, states: “It’s wonderful that knowledge meetings attract new visitors to our city and get…
Vedens Lustgård and “Skaraborg Event Funnel” Win Sustainability Awards in Skaraborg Two winners of the Annual Sustainability Step in Skaraborg were announced on June 4, 2024. Vedens Lustgård won in the tourism business category, while the Event Funnel method developed by Lidköping and Skövde municipalities through their companies Destination Läckö-Kinnekulle and Next Skövde won for municipal initiatives. The Annual Sustainability Step is a yearly award in the West Sweden tourism industry, established by the West Sweden Tourist Board. It recognizes outstanding efforts in sustainable tourism by both businesses and municipal initiatives. Vedens Lustgård: Celebrating Local Producers Filip Larsson and Sara…
Vedens Lustgård and the “Skaraborg Event Funnel” Win Sustainability Awards In a press conference on June 4, 2024, the winners of this year’s Sustainability Step in Skaraborg were announced. Vedens Lustgård was awarded in the tourism business category, while the Event Funnel method developed by Lidköping and Skövde municipalities through their companies Destination Läckö-Kinnekulle and Next Skövde won in the municipal initiative category. The Sustainability Step is an annual award in the West Swedish tourism industry, established by the Tourist Board of West Sweden. It recognizes one tourism business and one municipal initiative for their efforts in sustainable tourism. Vedens…
Jönköping to Host Fair Play Cup Again from 2026-2028 The Småland-Blekinge Floorball Association has once again chosen Jönköping as the host city for the prestigious Fair Play Cup youth floorball tournament. The decision, made at the association’s May board meeting, extends Jönköping’s role as organizer for the years 2026-2028. Helena Isaksson, responsible for the Fair Play Cup at Småland Blekinge IBF, expressed enthusiasm about the city’s potential: “We see great development potential in the coming years in Jönköping. Several new sports halls are being built in the coming years, which provides good conditions for more teams to participate and gives…
Boost Your Sustainability Efforts with New Training Series in Jönköping Destination Jönköping has launched a new educational initiative called “Sustainable Together” aimed at helping tourism businesses and event organizers enhance their sustainability practices. This training series is part of Destination Jönköping’s knowledge bank and aligns with their vision of preserving Jönköping for future generations. The program offers video lectures providing inspiration, knowledge, and practical tips, including local examples and checklists to help businesses take their sustainability efforts to the next level. “With this support, we want to make it easy to continue working with sustainability within each business or event.…
Sommarlund 2024: A Summer Festival Filled with Culture and Entertainment Lund’s beloved summer festival, Sommarlund, is back for its 14th year, promising a packed program of cultural experiences for all ages. Running from June 15 to August 9, the festival offers around 160 activities throughout the municipality. Highlights of Sommarlund 2024 Performances by renowned artists like Lisa Ekdahl, Rickard Söderberg, and Blacknuss Music, dance, theater, art, author talks, and theme days Family-friendly events, including a special Children’s Day Activities spread across various locations in Lund A Festival for Everyone Sebastian Jaktling, Chairman of the Culture and Leisure Committee, emphasizes the…
Taking a Break Before the Summer Rush on Öland As the summer season approaches on the Swedish island of Öland, local businesses are gearing up for their busiest time of year. But before the rush begins, Öland’s tourism organization is offering two opportunities for partners and businesses to pause, gather knowledge, and connect with others in the industry. Partner & Business Lunch on June 11th The last partner and business lunch before the summer break will be held on June 11th at Kackelstugan. Starting at 11:30 AM, the event will feature: Networking and lunch Presentations from Öland’s largest concert organizers…
World Premiere of New TV Series Showcasing Beverages in Västerbotten On June 1st, wine expert Joe Fattorini and award-winning sommelier Maya Samuelsson will embark on a drinks journey through Sweden in Pluto TV’s new series, “Drinking with Joe & Maya”. Over six episodes, viewers will discover Sweden’s local beverage offerings. In Västerbotten, the duo visits Brännlands Iscider, New Nordic Beverages, Facit bar, ÓGIN, and Kurjoviken. Joe Fattorini is a wine expert and TV personality known from “The Wine Show”. Maya Samuelsson is a sommelier who has won the Lily Bollinger Award, Newcomer of the Year at the Restaurant Gala, and…
New National Day Celebration in Falkenberg: Full Program Revealed! This year, Falkenberg’s National Day celebration is moving from Falkhallen to the Old Town, transforming into a family-friendly festival filled with activities, music, and performances. The charming cobblestone streets, low wooden houses, and the church in Old Town provide the perfect setting to celebrate Sweden’s National Day. Several historical buildings will open their doors to visitors, offering short guided tours throughout the day. Rian Design Museum and Falkenberg’s Local History Museum will offer free admission, while a comprehensive program of events will take place on the stage at Gåsatorget. Highlights of…
New National Day Celebration in Falkenberg: Here’s the Full Program! This year, Falkenberg’s National Day celebrations are moving from Falkhallen to the Old Town, transforming into a family-friendly fest filled with activities, music, and performances. The charming cobblestone streets, low wooden houses, and church of the Old Town provide the perfect setting to celebrate Sweden’s National Day. Several historical buildings will open their doors to visitors, offering short guided tours throughout the day. Rian Design Museum and Falkenberg’s Local History Museum will offer free admission, while a comprehensive program of events will take place on the stage at Gåsatorget. Highlights…