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Second phase of Visit Finland's food campaign kicks off

The second phase of Visit Finland’s Have some Finnish campaign invites 16 international singles on food trips to Helsinki and Tampere in February 2027.

Visit Finland's new Media Bank launched

Explore the renewed Visit Finland Media Bank: a curated open image collection, streamlined navigation, and expanded photo and video library for registered users.

State of Sustainable Tourism report 2024 published

Visit Finland’s State of Sustainable Tourism 2024 report outlines how Finland is proactively managing tourism growth, protecting nature and communities, and building a resilient future for sustainable travel.

Travel market outlook from Spain to Finland in 2025

Explore the latest Spanish travel trends from coolcations to sustainability, and discover why Spanish travellers are heading north in growing numbers.

New Archipelago Hotels 2024

Exclusive island elegance and city sophistication at the newest hideaways in the charming Finnish Archipelago.

State of sustainable tourism in Finland 2023

The 'State of Sustainable Tourism 2023' report by Visit Finland highlights progress in the travel sector's sustainable practices.

Designation of Origin: D.O. Saimaa

What makes D.O. Saimaa truly authentic and trusted label for travellers?

Sustainable Travel Finland webinar February 2023

Check out the Sustainable Travel Finland webinar recording from 16.2.2023 here.

Finnish travel industry commits to Glasgow Declaration

Visit Finland and 60 other Finnish tourism companies and regions, have signed the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism in June 2022.

New Pohjola route guides your way around Oulu

The route offers experiences and adventures to families and nature enthusiasts, both to those driving themselves as well as those using public transportation.

Finland stays in the world's top 20 congress nations

Finland ranks 17th in the UIA's 2025 global meetings report, holding its place among top congress destinations.

Visit Finland's DataHub recognised in Europe

Visit Finland's DataHub has received Good Practice status from the Interreg Europe programme, highlighting Finland's scalable approach to tourism data sharing.

Finnish travel sector embraces regenerative travel

Explore how Finnish travel companies and destinations are actively supporting regenerative travel through conservation, restoration and low-impact practices.

Meet 4 x new Sustainable Travel Finland destinations

Vaasa, Salla, Oulu and Turku have been awarded with Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label for destinations.

New Lakeland Hotels 2024

Explore the latest Lakeland Luxury: From Airplane Lodge to Lakeside Retreats.

Winners of the Hungry for Finland 2023 Competition

Discover the three winners of the Hungry for Finland 2023 Competition selected in December 2023 and delve into their unique stories.

Helsinki Airport receives European Airport Award 2023

Helsinki Airport, managed and developed by Finavia, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Best European Airport of 2023 in its size category by the Airports Council International (ACI).

New Sustainable Travel Finland destination: Kristinestad

Cozy wooden town located at Finnish West Coast has received Sustainable Travel Finland label for destinations

A classical piano concert under the Northern Lights for a global audience

French pianist Sofiane Pamart played classical music live online under the northern lights showing the scenery of Ylläs, Finland.

Visit Finland launches Have some Finnish food campaign

Visit Finland's Have some Finnish campaign invites international travellers to apply for Finland's Official Tastings in Finland's Archipelago and Lapland regions.

Finland holds top position in Nordic winter travel

Finland remains the Nordics’ top winter destination, driven by Lapland demand, key European markets and strong growth in Helsinki city travel.

Eastern Finland and food in Visit Finland's spotlight

Visit Finland is boosting Eastern Finland and Finnish food culture through long-term programmes aimed at growing sustainable international tourism.

New Lapland hotels in 2024

Discover the newest accommodation options in 2024 in Finnish Lapland with our Top 10 list.

New Helsinki Hotels 2024

Helsinki welcomes an exciting four of new hotels, each offering a distinct experience for travellers.

New 2023 sustainable destination: Savonlinna region

Destination of Savonlinna has been awarded with Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label.

Finnish winners at Scandinavian Outdoor Award TRAVEL 23

3 out of 4 different category winners are offering their services in Finland. Read from this article more about these companies.

Sustainable Travel Finland customer case: Viking Line

Emissions from Viking Line’s vessels have decreased by a third in 15 years. Read from this article how this turned out on practice.

Cross-industry celebration for the creator of Moomins

Japan's cross-industry media event celebrating the creator of the Moomins organized by Visit Finland