Highlights: The Eurovision Song Contest!
- The travel searches for Malmo have almost increased three times since September 2023.
- Travel searches increased more after the announcement of the Eurovision Song Contest.
- The Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled from May 7 to May 11.
- Most travel searches originate from France, Germany, and America, and around 100,000 tourists are expected in Malmo in May.
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100,000 people are expected to visit Malmo in May
Travel searches for Malmo have increased threefold because of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will occur from May 7 to May 11. According to Spanish travel booking company eDreams ODIGEO, travel searches increased by 176%. The Eurovision Song Contest gathers artists who describe their respective countries, which is important for tourism and cultural identity.
Around 100,000 tourists are expected to visit Malmo in May. Most of the travel searches are from France, Germany, and America. Winners in this contest get to host the next contest in their own country by welcoming thousands to millions of visitors. This is the second time Malmo is organizing the Eurovision Contest.
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Destinations near Malmo are also gaining popularity!
As Malmo expects many tourists in May, cities in the neighboring countries also see high travel searches. Copenhagen has also received more searches, which is around 1 hour away from Malmo. People who wish to arrive a little early and enjoy a mini-trip in Europe can visit Gdansk in Poland, Hamburg in Germany, Gdansk in Poland, Oslo in Norway, or Stockholm in Sweden. All these destinations are just six to eight hours away if you are traveling by train.
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Europe to Host Several Events This Year
The list of events happening in Europe in 2024 are listed below:
- Malmo is organizing the Eurovision Song Contest and assembling performers from Europe in the Swedish city in May.
- The Swedish music band ABBA will celebrate its 50th anniversary in Malmo.
- Germany will organize the UEFA European Championship for all football lovers from June to July.
- France will be hosting the Olympics from July 26 to August 11.
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