Articles tagged “sweden”

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Sweden Reminds Tourists It’s Not Switzerland in New Campaign

Visit Sweden launched a new marketing campaign to remind the world to stop mixing up Sweden with Switzerland, the tourism board announced on Tuesday. Called "Welcome to Sweden (not Switzerland)," the campaign kicked off with a playful message to Swiss public officials. In the video, Sweden proposes what the countries should promote to better differentiate…

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

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IDEAS: Swedish Advertising Company Creates ‘Skin-Friendly Travel Agency’

A Swedish advertising firm has created a ‘skin-friendly travel agency’ to combat the rising number of skin cancer cases in Sweden.  The ‘Shadecation’ campaign, created by Wenderfalck on behalf of Sweden’s largest pharmacy, Apotek Hjärtat, aims to inspire Swedes to adopt healthier sun habits and challenge the way they approach their time in the sun. …

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines Hit by Cyber Attack

A bankruptcy filing, striking pilots and now this cyber attack, could things get any worse for SAS?

Marie Mannes, Reuters | 1 year ago

Scandinavian Airlines Hit by Cyber Attack

Tourism

The Arctic Emerges as a Serious Destination for Post-Pandemic Times

As demand has increased, the Arctic has expanded its visitor infrastructure. It just needs to ensure that it has the personnel to preserve the experiential part of it.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

The Arctic Emerges as a Serious Destination for Post-Pandemic Times

Airlines

Finnair Strikes Deal With Qatar Airways to Unlock New Markets

A logical tie-up from these oneworld airlines, and new northern gateways should generate some cash for both parties since the closure of Russian airspace.

Anne Kauranen, Reuters | 2 years ago

Finnair Strikes Deal With Qatar Airways to Unlock New Markets

Airlines

SAS Restarts Talks With Pilot Unions to Secure New Pay Deal

A one-day strike has already hit the airline by up to $123 million, as the 2,550 flight cancellations affected 270,000 passengers. Unions have the upper hand, so we may see a breakthrough today.

Helena Soderpalm, Anna Ringstrom, Johan Ahlander and Simon Johnson, Reuters | 2 years ago

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EasyJet’s Top Operating Exec Quits After Weeks of Cancellations

EasyJet's Peter Bellew has resigned as chief operating officer, following weeks of turmoil at the airline. He has now left "to pursue other business opportunities" the airline said in a statement on Monday, effective July 1, as other European airlines prepare for a difficult summer ahead — including SAS which will now face widespread strikes…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Airlines

Scandinavia’s Debt-Ridden SAS Airline Looks to Denmark for Survival

With Sweden and Norway not wanting to remain long-term stakeholders, the survival of Scandinavian Airlines now hinges on Denmark. However, with Copenhagen's stake set to go up to 30 percent, how much of a deterrent would that be for potential private investors?

Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen, Nikolaj Skydsgaard and Gwladys Fouche, Reuters | 2 years ago

Scandinavia’s Debt-Ridden SAS Airline Looks to Denmark for Survival

Airlines

Sweden Will Not Inject More Capital Into Scandinavian Airlines

Post Sweden's decision, all eyes are now on Denmark. The two governments are the largest owners of the Scandinavian airline, each holding a 21.8 percent stake.

Terje Solsvik and Stine Jacobsen, Reuters | 2 years ago

Sweden Will Not Inject More Capital Into Scandinavian Airlines

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines May Get Rescued by Foreign Investors — Reports

The investment would be conditional on the airline opting for cost cuts and financial restructuring. It may not have much of a choice.

Terje Solsvik, Reuters | 2 years ago

Scandinavian Airlines May Get Rescued by Foreign Investors — Reports