In 2012 the tourist flow from Russia to Sweden increased by 12%, Head of the Russian office of VisitSweden, Alexander Panko said at a press conference held during the annual Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT).
According to him, Stockholm still leads among most popular regions for Russian tourists with share 52.1% of the total flow. Sweden’s largest ski resort Åre and Jämtland region, where the resort is located, rank second. The city of Malmo, the capital of the southern province Skåne , which is connected by a bridge to Copenhagen, ranks third (10.6%). “This year we also expect an increase in the number of tourists from Russia, taking into account that now three flights are performed from Moscow to Stockholm daily , two of them are operated by Aeroflot and one of them -by Scandinavian Airlines SAS», – Mr. Panko said.
The Hall of Fame and Museum of ABBA opening ceremony will be held in the specially constructed building on the island of Djurgården in the middle of Stockholm on May, 7. “The new museum reflects the general atmosphere of the group, its music and the incredible success that we experienced for the first time in the 70’s and 80’s. It is a kind of music documentary project that invites guests not only behind the scenes, but on the stage and in the auditorium, “- Bjorn Ulvaeus, the legendary song writer and singer of ABBA says. By the way, his visit to Moscow and the presentation of the museum will be held on April 18, 2013. source: atorus.ru
