In 2009 there are 167 tourist offices in Denmark.
Which company forgot the most luggage in Europe?
In 2007, TAP Air Portugal lost 27.8 pieces of baggage per 1000 passengers, making it the most forgotten airline in Europe.
How much vacation did people have in 1920?
In Denmark, the length of vacation for employees in 1920 was only 3 days without pay.
Who introduced Charter Holidays in Denmark?
It was Simon Spies who introduced the word Charter Vacation in Denmark in 1960.
How many holiday homes are there in Denmark?
There are approximately 200,000 holiday homes in Denmark, about 20% of which are rented out.
How did the word tourist come about?
The word tourist was used in Danish before 1850 (e.g. by Heiberg and Henrik Hertz). It was first used officially by the League of Nations (forerunner of the UN) in 1937. Here the word was defined as a term for people who travel outside the country’s borders for a period of more than 24 hours.
