Kari Halonen
A Taste of Escape: From Sipoonkorpi National Park to Finland’s Culinary Future
Last weekend, I found myself sitting at Restaurant Tila, tucked away in the serene landscapes of Sipoonkorpi National Park. It felt less like dining near the Finnish capital and more like stepping into another country entirely. The windows opened onto a meadow where sheep grazed, the light shifted gently across the tables, and every detail—from…
Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards 2026
The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in sustainability across the global tourism industry. Established in 2002, these prestigious awards aim to promote responsible tourism by recognizing initiatives that successfully balance environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The awards serve as a platform to showcase best practices, inspire industry-wide change, and emphasize the importance…
Executive Summary: Growth of Australian Tourism to the Nordic Countries and Finland
Executive Summary: Growth of Australian Tourism to the Nordic Countries and Finland Australian tourism to the Nordic countries has entered a phase of strong and accelerating growth. In 2025, Australian visitor overnights in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland reached approximately 575,000, reflecting a +26% increase year-on-year. Within this regional expansion, Finland has emerged as the…
Types of Travel Arrangements Handled by Japanese Travel Agencies
Travel contracts are broadly divided into two categories: package travel contracts and arranged travel contracts. ● Package Travel Contract Under a package travel contract, the travel agency prepares the travel itinerary and presents the travel price as an all-inclusive package price (a single total price that includes travel-related expenses, the travel agency’s profit, and other…