Then it was Monday again, and what does that mean? Yes, travel news of course! This week offers a mixed compote, with news on, among other things, train travel, resorts, electric planes and travel guides. Have fun!
Women are more train-friendly than men
Women travel by train more often than men and are more positive about train travel. The pattern is reversed for car journeys, according to a new study by Indicator Opinie. Indicator’s survey measures knowledge of SJ and the railway system among Swedes over 18 years old.
This shows, among other things, that 64 percent of the country’s adult population traveled by train in the past year. “The statistics show guaranteed differences between women and men. 68 percent of women have traveled by train in the past year, compared to 61 percent of men,” says Johannes Cleris, press strategist at SJ.
TUI opens the luxury resort Mora Sahara Tozeur in the Tunisian desert
Travel organization TUI is expanding its hotel concept The Mora with a new resort in the Tunisian desert city of Tozeur. The new hotel will open on November 1, 2025 and offer various restaurants and experiences in a unique environment where culture and nature meet.
Located on the edge of the Sahara in western Tunisia, Tozeur is known as a fascinating oasis town with lush palm gardens and unique architecture. The city has a historic medina and the region is also home to the nearby Star Wars filming location Ong Jmal, a striking rock formation rising from the desert.
Ystad Saltsjöbad voted best resort in Sweden – second year in a row!
Ystad Saltsjöbad has once again taken home the title as Sweden’s best resort in the internationally prestigious competition World Travel Awards 2025. The award, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of the travel industry’, is presented annually to the leading players in the hotel and hospitality industry worldwide.
This year’s ceremony took place on October 22, 2025 in Sardinia, Italy, where Ystad Saltsjöbad was named winner of “Sweden’s Leading Resort 2025” before an international audience of industry representatives, travel experts and hotel professionals.
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Sweden is one of the countries in the world where the most electric aircraft fly
At Skellefteå Airport it will be completed until October 2025
8,000 takeoffs and landings with electric aircraft. This means that Sweden, Västerbotten and explicitly Skellefteå are probably one of the places where the most electric aircraft are flown in the world.
Anne-Lise Lindmark shows the diversity of the world in 62 countries
On November 5, the book “Memories of traveling in 62 countries” by Anne-Lise Lindmark – a personal travel story based on diary entries – will be published. The reader is taken on a journey through 62 countries on six continents – from well-known major cities to remote places far off the tourist circuit. The destinations are presented in alphabetical order, making it easy to explore the world chapter by chapter or return to your favorites.
New travel guide takes you to the hidden gems of Catalonia
Travel journalist Jonas Henningsson covers the new book Discover Barcelona and Catalonia with the reader beyond the tourist routes – to the most authentic experiences of the city and region.
Join Jonas Henningsson as he talks about everything from Barcelona’s vibrant neighborhoods to the city’s best eateries and bars. Or take excursions to the dramatic coast of the Costa Brava, enjoy food that focuses on locally grown and locally produced produce, wine tasting in Priorat and medieval villages where time seems to have stood still.
Georgia continues to grow as an international tourist destination
The Georgian tourism sector continues to show strong growth. According to the latest statistics from the Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA), international travel to Georgia increased by 5.4 percent in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. In total, more than 6.1 million international travelers visited the country, while the number of overnight stays increased by 7.9 percent to 4.31 million.
The positive development shows that Georgia is strengthening its position as an attractive and versatile destination for travelers looking for culture, nature, gastronomy and authentic experiences all year round. Georgia offers a unique mix of historic cities, beautiful landscapes and one of the world’s oldest wine regions.
This week’s reflection
The press release about TUI’s new luxury resort in Tozeur, Tunisia, landed in our inbox just like we did in Tozeur. Kind of funny, isn’t it? We like this part of Tunisia and will tell you more soon!
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