Denmark News
Visit Denmark’s new AI campaign brings famous icons to life
A new activation campaign from tourism organisation VisitDenmark wants to put the country of LEGO®, ‘hygge’ and H.C. Andersen on the map as the antidote to bucket list tourism. Historical and cultural icons meet ground-breaking technology as Mona Lisa, the Statue of Liberty, and other iconic tourist attractions come to life in humorous videos, carrying a very simple message: Don’t come see me – visit Denmark instead.
Ethiopian Airlines Announces New Passenger Flight to Copenhagen, Denmark
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is set to launch a new passenger flight to Copenhagen, Denmark as of 22nd of May 2023. The new flight will be operated five times a week except on Tuesdays and Sundays.
NH Collection Copenhagen takes brand into Scandinavia
The first hotel in Scandinavia from NH Hotel Group has opened in a unique historical building in the picturesque district of Christianshavn in Copenhagen.
Denmark to welcome cruises from Saturday as tourism reopens
Cruise guests will be allowed to go ashore in Denmark from Saturday. The Danish authorities require that guests be vaccinated with two doses of a European Medicines Agency accepted vaccine.
Marriot signs to take Residence Inn brand into Denmark
Residence Inn by Marriott Copenhagen, Nordhavn will be located in the North Harbour district of Copenhagen, just five kilometres from the city centre.
Wyndham expands options in Copenhagen
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the expansion of its Dolce by Wyndham brand, with the opening of the 444-room Comwell Copenhagen Portside, Dolce by Wyndham.
Travellers from Denmark barred from entry to UK
Travellers from Denmark are to be barred from entry to the UK over fears of a new strain of Covid-19. The country is currently witnessing an outbreak which has spread from mink to humans.
Germany and Sweden removed from UK quarantine safe list
Passengers arriving in the UK from Germany and Sweden will need to self-isolate for two weeks before then following domestic rules after changes in government Covid-19 restrictions.
Canary Islands added to UK quarantine-free list
In perhaps the best piece of news for the UK hospitality industry in several weeks, the Canary Islands have been added to the quarantine safe list.
Denmark among latest countries removed from quarantine safe list
People arriving in England from Denmark, Iceland, Curaçao and Slovakia will be expected to quarantine from Saturday after the quarter became the latest countries to removed from the quarantine safelist.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Villa Copenhagen
Newly opened Villa Copenhagen is seeking to ride out the Covid-19 pandemic to create an enduring hospitality institution in the Danish capital. Here Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, finds out more
Villa Copenhagen welcomes first guests
Housed in the century-old Danish Post and Telegraph office, adjacent to Tivoli Gardens, the 390-room Villa Copenhagen is a Grande Dame hotel for the 21st century.