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Sweden's Halland region will now be able to attract more tourists thanks to access to Copenhagen’s marketing clout.

A subsidiary of the group has submitted a binding offer for an airline whose “location is ideal for developing connecting flights”.

Air France’s new chief executive Benjamin Smith has backed reducing the number of the cost-burning A380s in the fleet.

The Estonian Convention Bureau and Visit Estonia are launching a new campaign this week at IBTM.

The risk of losing your life on a flight is miniscule, but a Nordic aviation expert says there are things you can do to cut the risk even further.

The Scandinavian airline is upping its competition against the Faroese carrier Atlantic Airways – but only in summer.

Copenhagen Airport approves a new five-year deal on fees that comes on top of a reduction already in place.

The troubled regional carrier, which flies some routes for SAS among many other operations, recently put itself up for sale.

The hotel that creates half of its rooms anew each year presented unique challenges for the Nordic Swan Ecolabel team.

Capital investment of €15mn will help Bidroom, the “world’s first membership-based hotel booking platform”, expand.

In the second part of an interview, Travelport’s global head of new distribution has further comments on airlines, travel agents and NDC.

Business travel specialists Egencia have come up with four steps to help frequent travellers stay healthy and reduce stress.

Wizz Air has announced its 26th base in Krakow, an increasingly popular city for its culture, history and food.

China Southern has received permission to fly to the north-eastern edge of the EU. But it might need a partner airline.

LOT Polish Airlines passengers stuck in Beijing were amazed to be asked for cash to pay for repairs to the plane.

Singapore Airlines says it will fly Singapore-Copenhagen daily from November 2019, to fight competition and attract new passengers.

A new hotel brand will have an artificial intelligence-powered concierge to help guests meet other likeminded guests.

The tour operator is expanding with 15 new hotels around the Mediterranean, with the TUI Family Life, Sensimar and Sensatori brands.

The first Norwegian flight on a Swedish operating license appeared at Stockholm Arlanda this morning.

The low-cost giant is negotiating the airline industry’s problems well, but there may be problems on the horizon.