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Oct 19, 2012 11:41 CEST Stockholm is growing strong as a tourist destination. Leisure travel drives the development, despite a slowdown in several markets. The summer season ended with a new record in commercial accomodations and cruise passengers.

Jun 08, 2012 13:43 CEST During June 1-10 Stockholm celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Summer Olympics 1912. More than 600 Swedish former olympic competitors will be present. The highlight of the week takes place at Stockholm's Stadion on June 9 with a packed program of activities. The City of Stockholm will also wish good luck to this years olympic competitors as well as to the City of London.

Apr 02, 2012 11:51 CEST During 2011, Stockholm continued strengthening its attractiveness and both total residents and visitors reached new heights. The year 2011 also was a record year for newly started businesses. Total wages continued to increase during the fourth quarter but at a dampened rate. Once again, it is the private sector that is keeping growth up.

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Dec 21, 2011 10:00 CET The City of Stockholm and cooperative project for inner city stakeholders City i Samverkan (City in Cooperation), which is responsible for planning Christmas lights and decorations around the city, aim to make Stockholm one of Europe's top Christmas shopping destinations.

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Olympic anniversary: 100 years of health

Jun 01, 2012 16:11 CEST The 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm were successful. Sweden received significant international praise.The successes laid the foundation for the model that gave Sweden international athletic stars and a healthier people for whom sports and exercise are part of daily life:the government-funded sports movement. In Stockholm, opportunities for exercise and outdoor life are integrated into the city.

Hotels in Stockholm - the future need for hotels in Stockholm

Oct 13, 2010 10:25 CEST Stockholm is growing as a tourism and business travel destination. This report is an evaluation of the future need for hotels in Stockholm conducted by The Swedish Tourism Research Institute on behalf of Stockholm Business Region Development. The report includes an overview of the existing capacity and a prognosis of the demand for hotel rooms between 2010-2015.