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Record Number of Swedish Restaurants Bankrupt in March

March was a dark month for the restaurant industry in Sweden. 122 restaurants went bankrupt according to the industry organization Visita, the highest figure ever recorded in a month.

Record Number of Swedish Restaurants Bankrupt in March

Hotel Room Prices Drop as Demand Decreases in April

The number of rented hotel rooms decreased in April by just over three percent, while hotel prices fell by seven percent, according to figures from the industry organization Visita. The decline is mainly explained by an Easter effect, according to Visita.

Hotel Room Prices Drop as Demand Decreases in April

Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group

The red-green majority in Stockholm wants to limit farm sales of alcohol on weekends – now the industry organization Visita accuses the parties of having misinterpreted the new law. It's not meant to be that way, says Visita's chief lawyer Stefan Lundin.

Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group

Stronger Krona Could Impact Swedish Tourism Trends

A stronger krona makes it cheaper for Swedes to vacation abroad and more expensive for foreign tourists to come here. Moreover, the economic situation in the world is uncertain.

Stronger Krona Could Impact Swedish Tourism Trends

Record Restaurant Bankruptcies in March Highlight Industry Struggles

In March, 122 restaurant companies went bankrupt. This is the largest number of restaurant bankruptcies that have been recorded in a single month, according to the industry organization Visita.

Record Restaurant Bankruptcies in March Highlight Industry Struggles

Outdoor Pubs Face Alcohol Ban Due to Misinterpreted Law, Says Industry Expert

The beer on the outdoor patio may be threatened. A one-year-old ruling is now stopping several pubs with only outdoor seating from serving alcohol.

Outdoor Pubs Face Alcohol Ban Due to Misinterpreted Law, Says Industry Expert

Kent Concerts Spark Hotel Market Boost in Stockholm

The band Kent's six concerts at the 3 arena in Stockholm at the end of March had a positive impact on the hotel market, writes the industry organization Visita in a press release. .

Kent Concerts Spark Hotel Market Boost in Stockholm

Kent Concerts Boost Stockholm Hotel Bookings by 22 Percent

Kent's six concerts at the end of March have had a clear effect on hotel bookings in Stockholm. .

Kent Concerts Boost Stockholm Hotel Bookings by 22 Percent

Record number of restaurants went bankrupt last year

The restaurant industry is still struggling – in 2024, a record number of restaurants went bankrupt. .

Record number of restaurants went bankrupt last year

Still tough for the restaurant industry

The restaurant industry is still struggling and it's worst for staff restaurants. .

Still tough for the restaurant industry

Digital alternatives sink for the hotel industry

Swedish restaurant and hotel industry is heading towards a tough 2025. According to the industry organization Visita, a year with zero growth is expected.

Digital alternatives sink for the hotel industry

Visita warns of local tourist tax

Several tourist municipalities want to be able to charge a special tourist tax. But the industry organization Visita warns of fewer tourists and that the tourism industry would be severely affected.

Visita warns of local tourist tax