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Liseberg and Skansen Warn of Possible Personal Data Breaches Through Booking System

Both Liseberg and Skansen are suspected of having suffered possible personal data leaks through their respective booking systems.

Swedish Record Shop Adds Beer as Abolished Food Requirement Opens Doors to New Businesses

Hairdressers, flower shops and campsites have started serving strong beer since the food requirement for alcohol permits was lifted this summer. Around 100 businesses have benefited from the regulatory change. Customers think it’s great, says Peo Wahlin, who serves wine and beer in his record store in Norrköping.

Fast-food sales drive restaurant industry growth in second quarter

Sales in the restaurant industry increased during the second quarter. The fast-food segment performed best.

August lift for Swedish hotels after record summer, industry group says

Hotel revenue from accommodation increased by 12 percent in August compared with the same month last year, according to the industry organization Visita. “Summer 2026 was a record summer for Swedish hotels,” the organization writes in a press release.

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.

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.

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. It is an unfortunate combination, says Thomas Jakobsson, chief economist at the industry organization Visita.