Kari Halonen

EU Funding Instruments in Finland: ERDF and JTF in 2026 (both in English and Finnish)

10.2.2026

EU Funding Instruments in Finland: ERDF and JTF in 2026  (see below in Finnish language) The European Union’s cohesion and regional policy in Finland is implemented through several funding instruments. Among the most important are the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) and the JTF (Just Transition Fund). Both instruments support regional development, business competitiveness, employment…

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Travel Trends from the Baltic States: Economy, Destinations and Tourist Profiles

9.2.2026

We have gathered here information about Baltic countries as target market areas. There are normally in February in all these three countries their own travel fairs. The fair starts from Tourest 2026 in Tallinn 13.2 – 15.2.2026. Economic Overview: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania The three Baltic states — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — each use…

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Report: EMITT 2026 and Türkiyes Outbound Travel Market

8.2.2026

We just finished our attendance at EMITT 2026 event. The venue has been changed from the past years and the decision was right to move to new location from the former fair centre of Istanbul. Here is the report of this event and general look about Türkiyes outbound market. 1. EMITT 2026 – General Overview…

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ToolBox Consulting Joins The RDA International Coach Tourism Federation

24.1.2026

(See below version in German) ToolBox Consulting has officially become a member of The RDA International Coach Tourism Federation, marking an important milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to developing group tourism across Europe. This membership strengthens ToolBox Consulting’s ability to further develop group travel, particularly between Central Europe, the Baltics, and the Nordic countries.…

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Join in RURUBU Guidebook of Nordic 2026 and separate edition of Finland Guidebook 2026

20.1.2026

We are pleased to present an exciting opportunity to promote your destination or tourism business to the Japanese travel market through RURUBU, Japan’s most trusted and widely recognized travel guidebook series. About RURUBU RURUBU is the longest-running travel guidebook series in the world, officially recognized by Guinness World Records. First published in 1984 by JTB…

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ToolBox Consulting to Unveil 2027 Marketing Activities on June 1, 2026

19.1.2026

ToolBox Consulting to Unveil 2026 Marketing Activities on June 1, 2026 ToolBox Consulting is set to reveal its ambitious marketing initiatives for 2027 on June 1, 2026. The company will roll out a comprehensive plan that includes approximately 60 events, sales visits, and campaigns across 30 countries. This scale of activity surpasses offerings from many…

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Predictive Intelligence for Baltic and Nordic Tourism Businesses and Destinations

19.1.2026

In today’s highly competitive and rapidly changing tourism landscape, success is no longer driven by intuition alone. Baltic and Nordic companies and destinations need accurate, real-time intelligence to understand their market, anticipate visitor behavior, and make confident investment decisions. This is where our advanced forecasting and competitive analysis service becomes a powerful strategic tool. A…

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ILTM Cannes 2025: Key Luxury Travel Insights and Highlights

6.12.2025

We have compiled these insights from articles released during ILTM Cannes 2025, the global luxury travel event held this week. ToolBox Consulting produced the Finland Lapland–focused stand, which drew significant attention: pre-scheduled meetings were fully booked, and overall visitor numbers increased by 30%. This year’s ILTM Cannes gathered nearly 10,000 attendees on the French Riviera,…

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Meet ToolBox Consulting staff at Matka2026

3.12.2025

Invitation to Meet ToolBox Consulting Team at Matka 2026 We invite you to meet with the ToolBox Consulting team during the Matka 2025 fair, taking place from January 14th to January 16th, 2026! By clicking on the link below, you can schedule a meeting on January 14th with Juha-Pekka, Kari, and Kristiina at the Matka…

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Season’s Greetings and Warm Thanks

3.12.2025

As we conclude this year, ToolBox Consulting’s 25th year of operation, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners, clients, and even our competitors. Since beginning our journey in August 2000, our starting points and themes have evolved significantly. This anniversary year has reminded us how much the tourism sector has changed—and how much resilience,…

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