Articles tagged “nordics”

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Smartbox Group Acquires Nordic Experiences Platform Truestory

European-based experience gift platform Smartbox Group has acquired the Scandinavian experiences platform Truestory. Lasse Kjær, founder of Truestory, announced the acquisition in a LinkedIn post, stating the Nordic-centred experiences platform, with some "1,000 live experiences from more than 600 hosts", now had a "new owner who wants to invest in Truestory to redeem the long-term potential of the business."…

Selene Brophy | 3 months ago

Hotels

Maine’s Boutique Hotel Scene Heats Up With Nordic Spa Concept

While travelers can run hot and cold in their preferences, the Nordic spa trend appears to be going full-steam ahead. Maine is the latest playground.

Leslie Barrie | 5 months ago

Maine’s Boutique Hotel Scene Heats Up With Nordic Spa Concept

Travel Technology

Nordic Choice Embraces Hotel Tech Reset

How Nordic Choice recently handled a ransomware attack, sold a hotel tech subsidiary, and kept employees engaged while opening 16 hotels makes it an interesting tech example for other hotels.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Nordic Choice Embraces Hotel Tech Reset

Hotels

Europe’s Scandic Hotels Targets Youthful Travelers With New Economy Brand

It's about time Scandic added another brand to its portfolio. The idea to widen the company's market in the economy segment is eminently sensible.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Europe’s Scandic Hotels Targets Youthful Travelers With New Economy Brand

Business Travel

Imperiled Thomas Cook in Talks to Sell Nordics Division

Given that Thomas Cook released a statement about the potential sale, this looks pretty serious. But it begs the question: Just what will Thomas Cook have left if and when it sells its airlines and Nordics divisions?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Imperiled Thomas Cook in Talks to Sell Nordics Division

Hotels

Scandic Hotels Bolsters Nordics Strategy With $127 Million Finnish Acquisition

It’s a relatively small deal from one of Europe’s smallest hotel companies but Scandic’s acquisition of Restel will certainly help shore up its position in the Nordics market.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Scandic Hotels Bolsters Nordics Strategy With $127 Million Finnish Acquisition